Flexible trim member

• US 5,103,612 A
• Filed: 10/15/1990
• Issued: 04/14/1992
• Est. Priority Date: 10/15/1990
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Lon C. Wright
• Original Assignee: Lon C. Wright
• Inventors: Wright, Lon C.
• Primary Examiner(s): Safavi, Michael
• Application Number:
  US07/597,033
• Time in Patent Office: 547 Days
• Field of Search: 52/287, 52/288, 52/108, 52/718, 52/717, 52/255, 52/716
• US Class Current: 52/288.1
• CPC Class Codes: E04D 13/1415 Junctions to walls extending above the perimeter of the roof trimming strips, edge strips or fascias retaining the roof sheathing E04D13/155
• CPC Class Codes: E04F 19/061 used to finish off an edge or corner of a wall or floor covering area in connection with floor fabrics A47G27/045; sealings between walls and baths A47K3/008

Abstract

A flexible trim member or molding for use when installing siding or coping on building structures. The trim member is fabricated of accordian or pleated type construction to allow for placement upon inside corners and edges that are uneven or irregular. The trim member easily accommodates itself to the irregularities to facilitate the placement of the siding or coping that butts against the uneven corners or edges.

Claims

1. A combination comprising:

(a.) a watertight, flexible and continuous member for attachment to a building structure and having a plurality of equally spaced circumferential grooves,

(b.) each said groove having a base and first and second peaks;

(c.) side surfaces respectively joining said base with said first and second peaks wherein one said surface has a length dimension that is shorter than a second said surface;

(d.) means integrally joined to said flexible member for permitting attachment to said building structure;

(e.) means formed in said member for receiving the terminals of parallel side panels place upon said structure; and

(f.) said flexible member providing a decorative transition for a plurality of said side panels abutting against uneven corners and edges of said structure.

2. The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flexible member comprises a substantially J-shaped cross section for receiving said side panels.

3. The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said integrally joined means comprises periodically placed extension emanating from a side of said member for receiving fasteners that attach to the building structure.

4. The combination in accordance with claim 3 wherein said extension include oblong slots for receiving said fastners that pierce said building structure.

5. The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flexible member comprises a substantially flat shaped configuration, said configuration including a snap lock entranceway for allowing the insertion of said side panel terminals.

6. The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flexible member is located within an inside corner of a structure wherein one wall of said structure is made of masonry having an uneven edge and the adjacent wall is covered with vinyl or, alternatively, metal siding.

7. A combination comprising:

(a.) a watertight, flexible and continuous member for attachment to a building structure and having a plurality of equally spaced circumferential grooves,

(b.) each said groove having a base and first and second peaks;

(c.) side surfaces respectively joining said base with said first and second peaks wherein one said surface has a length dimension that is shorter than a second said surface;

(d.) said grooves allowing said member to be flexed in various direction such that one portion of a flexed bend is in tension and an opposite portion is in compression;

(e.) periodically positioned attachment means integrally formed upon said flexible means for connection to said building structure;

(f.) said flexible member having a partially opened cross section for allowing side paneling to be inserted therein with a snap-lock action; and

(g.) whereby said flexible member provides a transitional connection between a geometrical surface and said side paneling.

8. A J-channel member for providing a transitional device for use with side paneling around openings in a building structure in which doors, louvers or similar such inserts are installed, the improvement comprising:

(a.) a watertight, flexible and continuous J-channel member having a plurality of equally spaced grooves;

(b.) each said groove having a base and first and second peaks;

(c.) side surfaces respectively joining said base with said first and second peaks wherein one side surface has a length dimension that is shorter than a second said surface;

(d.) means attached to said member for permitting attachment to said building structure; and

(e.) whereby said continuous member is placed in a location on said structure whereing the adjacent side surfaces to a groove contract and expand to allow for ease of placement against an irregular surface.