US4091586A
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Molding
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-11
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1997-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A water tight molding for sealing and protecting a joint formed by the intersection of two surfaces. An underlying molding piece spans the joint and is adhesively attached to the two surfaces in a water tight manner. An outer molding piece is held in spaced relation to the underlying piece by spaced apart connecting members. The outer molding piece prevents water from directly acting on the joint. The underlying molding piece directs water draining from one surface away from the joint downwardly to the other surface.
Inventors
- 👤 David O. Schwartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A molding for protecting and sealing a joint formed by the intersection of two surfaces from a fluid comprising: an underlying longitudinal member; means for affixing one longitudinal edge of the underlying longitudinal member to one of the two surfaces and means for affixing the other longitudinal edge of the underlying longitudinal member to the other of the two surfaces whereby the underlying longitudinal member spans the lontitudinal joint; an outer longitudinal member; and spaced apart connecting members holding the outer longitudinal member spaced apart relation with the underlying longitudinal member and defining at least one channel through which the fluid may flow downwardly between the outer longitudinal member and the underlying longitudinal member away from the joint; the outer longitudinal member being sized to substantially cover the underlying longitudinal member when the molding is mounted to span the joint which each longitudinal edge of the outer longitudinal member is spaced apart from the surface adjacent their respective edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A molding for protecting and sealing a joint formed by the intersection of two surfaces from a fluid comprising: an underlying longitudinal member; means for affixing one longitudinal edge of the underlying longitudinal member to one of the two surfaces and means for affixing the other longitudinal edge of the underlying longitudinal member to the other of the two surfaces whereby the underlying longitudinal member spans the lontitudinal joint; an outer longitudinal member; and spaced apart connecting members holding the outer longitudinal member spaced apart relation with the underlying longitudinal member and defining at least one channel through which the fluid may flow downwardly between the outer longitudinal member and the underlying longitudinal member away from the joint; the outer longitudinal member being sized to substantially cover the underlying longitudinal member when the molding is mounted to span the joint which each longitudinal edge of the outer longitudinal member is spaced apart from the surface adjacent their respective edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
200 words
A molding for protecting and sealing a joint formed by the intersection of a vertical wall and a horizontal surface from a fluid comprising; an underlying longitudinal member having upper and lower longitudinal flanges integrally formed on opposite longitudinal edges of the underlying longitudinal member and depending therefrom at approximately 45° with the underlying longitudinal member toward the longitudinal axis of the underlying longitudinal member; an outer longitudinal member; spaced apart connecting members for holding the outer longitudinal member in spaced apart relation with the underlying longitudinal member and defining a multitude of channels through which the fluid may flow downwardly between the underlying longitudinal member and the outer longitudinal member away from the joint; and means affixed to the outer surface of the upper and lower longitudinal flanges integrally formed on the underlying longitudinal member for mounting the molding to span the joint such that the upper longitudinal flange is mounted to the vertical wall and the lower longitudinal flange is mounted to the horizontal surface; the outer longitudinal member being sized to substantially cover the underlying longitudinal member when the molding is mounted to span the joint and being spaced apart from the vertical wall and horizontal surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
200 words
A molding for protecting and sealing a joint formed by the intersection of a vertical wall and a horizontal surface from a fluid comprising; an underlying longitudinal member having upper and lower longitudinal flanges integrally formed on opposite longitudinal edges of the underlying longitudinal member and depending therefrom at approximately 45° with the underlying longitudinal member toward the longitudinal axis of the underlying longitudinal member; an outer longitudinal member; spaced apart connecting members for holding the outer longitudinal member in spaced apart relation with the underlying longitudinal member and defining a multitude of channels through which the fluid may flow downwardly between the underlying longitudinal member and the outer longitudinal member away from the joint; and means affixed to the outer surface of the upper and lower longitudinal flanges integrally formed on the underlying longitudinal member for mounting the molding to span the joint such that the upper longitudinal flange is mounted to the vertical wall and the lower longitudinal flange is mounted to the horizontal surface; the outer longitudinal member being sized to substantially cover the underlying longitudinal member when the molding is mounted to span the joint and being spaced apart from the vertical wall and horizontal surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The molding according to claim 2 wherein the outer longitudinal member includes upper and lower longitudinal flanges integrally formed on opposite longitudinal edges of the outer longitudinal member and projecting therefrom at approximately 45° in a direction away from the axis of the longitudinal outer member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |