Adhesive-backed extender trim material
First Claim
1. An extender trim strip which can be installed by a user, comprising:
- a. a flat elongated trim strip facing, having a continuous outer face, an inner face, a first elongated side edge and a second elongated side edge, formed of a material capable of some deformation while retaining elastic memory to retain its original flat state;
b. a band of contact adhesive, affixed to said inner face of said facing, proximate said first side edge;
c. an adhesive-free portion along said inner face of said facing, proximate said second side edge;
d. a backing, removably covering said band of contact adhesive;
f. wherein said inner face opens into a plurality of score lines lying in said adhesive-free portion of said inner face between said band of contact adhesive and said second edge, said plurality of score lines being parallel to said elongated side edges ; and
g. wherein said facing is severable along said plurality of score lines, such that said facing is configured to be separated in two pieces when said facing is separated along one of said plurality of score lines.
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Abstract
A plastic trim strip useful for trimming the installation of doors, windows, and the like. The trim strip has a first side suitable for viewing in a finished installation, and a second side with at least one band of contact adhesive. In storage, the contact adhesive is covered by a peelable backing. The trim strip is formed of material which is capable of some deformation while retaining the elastic memory to retain its original flat shape. The trim strip can be cut, bent, roll formed, etc. to produce the shape desired for the installation. The user then removes the peelable backing and uses the contact adhesive to affix the strip in the desired location. The trim strip is preferably stored in a roll within a dispenser box. The dispenser box allows the compact storage and transportation of many feet of the material.
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1. An extender trim strip which can be installed by a user, comprising:
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a. a flat elongated trim strip facing, having a continuous outer face, an inner face, a first elongated side edge and a second elongated side edge, formed of a material capable of some deformation while retaining elastic memory to retain its original flat state;
b. a band of contact adhesive, affixed to said inner face of said facing, proximate said first side edge;
c. an adhesive-free portion along said inner face of said facing, proximate said second side edge;
d. a backing, removably covering said band of contact adhesive;
f. wherein said inner face opens into a plurality of score lines lying in said adhesive-free portion of said inner face between said band of contact adhesive and said second edge, said plurality of score lines being parallel to said elongated side edges ; and
g. wherein said facing is severable along said plurality of score lines, such that said facing is configured to be separated in two pieces when said facing is separated along one of said plurality of score lines. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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Current AssigneeInovent
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Original AssigneeInovent
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InventorsRivest, Ken
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Granted Patent
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Time in Patent OfficeDays
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Field of Search
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US Class Current428/40.100
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CPC Class CodesE06B 1/62 Tightening or covering join...E06B 2001/628 Separate flexible joint cov...Y10T 428/14 Layer or component removabl...Y10T 428/1486 Ornamental, decorative, pat...Y10T 428/15 Sheet, web, or layer weaken...Y10T 428/24479 including variation in thic...Y10T 428/2457 Parallel ribs and/or grooves
