Window trim apparatus and methods for making and using same
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1. A polymeric window trim apparatus comprising:
- a substantially flat, elongated, extruded, polymeric window trim element having a front surface and an opposing back surface and at least one longitudinally extending groove on at least one such surface formed by a stationary blade after extrusion.
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Abstract
Window trim apparatuses are provided that include scored grooves made by methods other than extrusion. Also provided are methods and apparatuses for manufacturing and using same.
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20 Claims
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1. A polymeric window trim apparatus comprising:
- a substantially flat, elongated, extruded, polymeric window trim element having a front surface and an opposing back surface and at least one longitudinally extending groove on at least one such surface formed by a stationary blade after extrusion.
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19. A method for manufacturing a window trim element comprising:
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a) forming an elongated window trim blank having a front surface and an opposing back surface; and b) cutting at least one longitudinally extending groove on at least one surface of the blank using a stationary blade.
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20. An apparatus for producing window trim elements, the apparatus comprising:
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a) an extrusion assembly structured to form an elongated window trim blank from an extrudable polymeric composite; and b) a cutting assembly comprising at least one stationary blade.
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