US4201359A
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Fabric-covered chair rail
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-10
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Granted: 1980-05-06
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Expires: 1997-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A fabric-covered chair rail for creating a horizontal waistline along the interior walls of a room or passage that is both protective and decorative. The chair rail for a given interior is formed by pieces whose lengths are appropriate to the interior walls. Each piece is constituted by a molding having upper and lower edges which are separated from the base to define therewith inlet jaws communicating with an internal storage channel running the full length of the molding. Overlying the molding whose base abuts the wall to be railed and conforming to the contour thereof is a replaceable band of fabric having upper and lower margins which initially extend beyond the edges of the molding. The fabric margins are inserted in the jaws of the upper and lower edges of the molding and are stuffed into the storage channels whereby the fabric fully covers the exposed portion of the molding and presents a smooth and attractive appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd M. Baslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:14
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C7/00; B44C7/02; B44C7/022; E; E04; E04F; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/026; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/915; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24744; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A fabric-covered chair rail for creating a horizontal waistline along the interior walls of a room or passage, said rail being constituted by pieces whose lengths are appropriate to the walls, each piece comprising: a. a one-piece molding attachable to a wall and having upper and lower edges which are separated from a base to define therewith inlet jaws communicating with an internal storage channel running the full length of the molding, said molding being formed of extruded material having sufficient resilience to render said jaws dilatable, said base abutting said wall; b. a replaceable band of fabric overlying the molding and conforming to the contour thereof, said fabric having upper and lower margins which initially extend beyond the edges of the molding, the fabric margins being inserted in said inlet jaws and being stuffed into said channels whereby the fabric fully covers the exposed portions of the molding and presents a smooth and attractive appearance; and c. a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on said molding adjacent the upper and lower edges thereof to secure said fabric thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A fabric-covered chair rail for creating a horizontal waistline along the interior walls of a room or passage, said rail being constituted by pieces whose lengths are appropriate to the walls, each piece comprising: a. a one-piece molding attachable to a wall and having upper and lower edges which are separated from a base to define therewith inlet jaws communicating with an internal storage channel running the full length of the molding, said molding being formed of extruded material having sufficient resilience to render said jaws dilatable, said base abutting said wall; b. a replaceable band of fabric overlying the molding and conforming to the contour thereof, said fabric having upper and lower margins which initially extend beyond the edges of the molding, the fabric margins being inserted in said inlet jaws and being stuffed into said channels whereby the fabric fully covers the exposed portions of the molding and presents a smooth and attractive appearance; and c. a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on said molding adjacent the upper and lower edges thereof to secure said fabric thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A chair rail as set forth in claim 1, wherein said molding has a trapezoidal cross-section to define a flat face and inclined sides sloping toward said upper and lower edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A chair rail as set forth in claim 1, wherein said jaws are provided with complementary serrations to resist withdrawal of said margins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A chair rail as set forth in claim 1, further including end caps attached to the ends of said pieces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A chair rail as set forth in claim 1, wherein said molding includes a longitudinally-extending trough within which is received a strip of flexible foam plastic padding which is covered by said fabric and forms a cushion therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A chair rail as set forth in claim 5, wherein said molding has a generally convex cross-section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A chair rail as set forth in claim 5, wherein said fabric is canvas.
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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) | 1983-05-06 | 1983-11-05 | 1984-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-06 | 1987-11-05 | 1988-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-06 | 1991-11-05 | 1992-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |