AU2015101695A4

AU2015101695A4 - Cornice block

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Publication number: AU2015101695A4
Application number: AU2015101695A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Tomo Bertovic
Original assignee: INTER JOIN Pty Ltd
Current assignee: INTER-JOIN Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2015-11-19
Filing date: 2015-11-19
Publication date: 2016-01-07
Anticipated expiration: 2023-11-19
Also published as: WO2017083902A1

Abstract

Abstract A cornice block that is mounted at the junction of the wall and ceiling to accurately guide the cornice profile into position, resulting in very easy self alignment installation. The cornice block incorporates side extensions that are compatible with the corresponding shape at the rear of the cornice profile to provide a tight fitting connection via positive gripping. Two deep recesses at the wall and ceiling faces incorporate V grooves as screw guides for screws to mount the cornice block to the junction of the wall and ceiling. A central splayed portion houses a concealed fastener that engages into the rear of the cornice profile, locking the cornice profile to the cornice block through mechanical fixing, thus eliminating the need for cornice cement or adhesive. " 2141 Fig. 11

Description

1 AUSTRALIA Patents Act 1990 INNOVATION PATENT Inventor Tom Bertovic Applicant: Inter-Join Pty. Ltd Address: 1 Birmingham Avenue Villawood NSW 2163 Country: Australia Invention Title: CORNICE BLOCK The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me.

2 Field of the Invention: [0001] This invention relates cornices and more particularly to the installation of cornice profiles that are mounted to a cornice block located at the junction of the wall and ceiling. Background of the Invention: [0002] Cornice profiles, also known as Crown Mouldings can be found in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and varying decoration features. Cornice profiles are designed as decoration items that provide an attractive finish at the junction of the wall and ceiling. [0003] Installation is via cornice cement / adhesive that is formulated for adhesion of the cornice profile to plasterboard surfaces, and generally requires a skilled person to properly align the cornice profile at the junction of the wall and ceiling. [0004] Installation requires measuring for marking guidelines and using temporary nails partly driven into the wall and ceiling to support the cornice profile until the cornice cement / adhesive sets. [0005] The present invention seeks to overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of prior art, or to at least provide an alternative. [0006] It is understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

3 Object of the invention: [0007] The object of this invention is to provide an easier and more efficient means to install cornice profiles without having to measure and mark installation guidelines. [0008] Another object of this invention is to eliminate having to use nails to temporary support the cornice profile whilst the cornice cement / adhesive sets hard. [0009] Another object of this invention is to eliminate the use of any cornice cement / adhesive by using a concealed fastener that grips into the rear of the cornice profile and provides mechanical fixing. Summary of the invention: [0010] According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a cornice block that is fitted to the junction of the wall and ceiling to provide a mounting point for the installation of cornice profiles by incorporating locating means that are compatible to accept a corresponding shape at the rear of the cornice profile. [0011] In another preferred embodiment, the present invention has the locating means to accurately guide the cornice profile into position resulting is self alignment installation. [0012] In another preferred embodiment, the locating means are compatible with the corresponding shape at the rear of the cornice profile to provide a tight fitting connection via positive gripping. [0013] In another preferred embodiment, the cornice block has two deep recesses for locating screws for fixing to wall and ceiling, and a central splayed face to house a concealed fastener.

4 [0014] In another preferred embodiment, the deep recesses and incorporate V grooves as guidelines to accurately position screws that mount the cornice block at the junction of the wall and ceiling. [0015] In another preferred embodiment, the cornice block is screwed to the wall and ceiling via screws located in the V grooved lines within the two deep recesses. [0016] In another preferred embodiment, the cornice block is shaped with a splayed surface that is parallel with the rear face of the cornice profile and has a V grooved line to positively locate a concealed fastener. [0017] In another preferred embodiment, the tightly fitting cornice profile shape within the side extensions, together with a concealed fastener gripping into the rear profile of the cornice profile provides positive mechanical engagement. [0018] In another preferred embodiment, the concealed fastener is inserted into the central splayed face ready to engage the rear of the cornice profile to provide dynamic fixing and eliminate the need for cement/adhesive [0019] In another preferred embodiment, the cornice profile is of plastic material and is extruded in length and cut into small sections. [0020] In another preferred embodiment, the cornice profile is of aluminium, extruded in length and cut into small sections. [0021] Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed. Brief Description of the Drawings: [0022] Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the present invention, preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: 5 [0023] Figure 1 is a front view of the shape and configuration of the invention. [0024] Figure 2 is an isolated view of the attachment means profile [0025] Figure 3 is an isolated view of an alternate attachment means profile [0026] Figure 4 is an isometric view of the invention. [0027] Figure 5 is a detail of the invention screwed to the junction of the wall and ceiling [0028] Figure 6 is a detail of the invention screwed to the junction of the wall and ceiling, with the concealed fastener installed into the splayed face. [0029] Figure 7 is a detail of the invention screwed to the junction of the wall and ceiling, with the cornice profile being presented [0030] Figure 8 is a detail of the invention screwed to the junction of the wall and ceiling, with the cornice profile being engaged. [0031] Figure 9 is a detail of the invention screwed to the junction of the wall and ceiling, with the cornice profile being installed. [0032] Figure 10 shows an isometric view of the invention with the cornice profile installed. [0033] Figure 11 shows an isometric detail view of the invention with the concealed fastener gripping the cornice profile.

6 Description of Embodiments: [0034] It should be noted in the following description that like or the same reference numerals in different embodiments denote the same or similar features. [0035] Figure 1 shows the shape and configuration of the invention (200) having a ceiling face (202), a wall face (204) an external splayed face (206) at the junction, and an internal splay face (250) that contains a guide 'V' groove (252), locating means (220) extend outwardly from the deep recesses (230) containing guide 'V' grooves (240) to accurately position fixing screws. [0036] Figure 2 shows an isolated view of alternate locating means (220) having serrations (222) that extend outwardly from the deep recess (230) of the invention. [0037] Figure 3 shows an isolated view of further alternate locating means (220) having curves (224) that extend outwardly from the deep recess (230) of the invention. [0038] Figure 4 shows an oblique view of the depth (260) of the invention. [0039] Figure 5 shows, fixing screws (242) are inserted through the 'V' groove guides at the recesses (230) and secure the invention (200) to the junction of the wall (212) and ceiling (214). [0040] Figure 6, shows the invention fitted at the junction of the wall (212) and ceiling (214) via screws (242), with a concealed fastener (254) inserted into the splay face (250) via the guide 'V' groove (252).

7 [0041] Figure 7 shows the fitted invention (200) with a cornice profile (300) presented in between the locating means (220) to guide the cornice profile (300) onto the concealed fastener (254). The shape at the rear (302) of the cornice profile corresponds to the shape of the locating means (220) to provide a tight fitting connection. [0042] Figure 8 shows the fitted invention (200) with the edges of a cornice profile (300) meeting the wall (212) and ceiling (214) with a concealed fastener (254) engaging into the rear (304) of the cornice profile (300). [0043] Figure 9 shows the fitted invention (200) and a cornice profile (300) being fully engaged onto the concealed fastener (254). The edges of the cornice profile are pulled towards to the wall (212) and ceiling (214) via cornice flex to maintain a tight fit against the wall (212) and ceiling (214). [0044] Figure 10 shows an isometric view of part sections of cornice profile (300) installed onto a multiple number of cornice blocks (200) that are spaced evenly over the length of the junction between the wall (212) and ceiling (214). [0045] Figure 11 shows an isometric detail view of the invention installed at the junction of the wall (212) and ceiling (214) via the screws (242). The inner rear (304) of the cornice profile is engaged to the concealed fastener (254) with the rear profile (302) fitting tightly between the locating means (220) of the cornice block (200). [0046] The present invention provides an improvement on the conventional cornice profile installation by incorporating locating means that are compatible with corresponding shape at the rear of the cornice profiles to provide a tight fitting connection.

8 [0047] The present invention eliminates the need to use cornice cement / adhesive ensuring greater efficiency, accuracy and eliminates the temporary nails required to support the cornice profile while the cornice cement / adhesive sets. [0048] There are many possible alternative embodiments to the present invention by incorporating different shapes and configurations having locating means of varying styles [0049] The present embodiment provides a means to quickly and accurately install cornice profiles using mechanical fixing via a concealed fastener and a tight fitting connection that provides positive gripping. [0050] Whilst preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, it will be apparent to skilled persons that modifications can be made to the embodiments made.

Claims

1. A cornice block that is fitted to the junction of the wall and ceiling to provide a mounting point for a corresponding cornice profile.

2. A cornice block shape with locating means that are compatible to accept a corresponding locating shape at the rear of the cornice profile to provide a tight fitting connection via positive gripping.

3. A cornice block incorporating side extensions that accurately guide the cornice profile into position, resulting in very easy self alignment installation.

4. A cornice block that incorporates a splayed face to house a concealed fastener that engages into the rear of the cornice profile providing dynamic fixing and eliminating the need to use cornice cement / adhesive.

5. A cornice block that incorporates a concealed fastener that grips into the rear of the cornice profile, locking the cornice profile to the cornice block through mechanical fixing. Dated this 19th day of November 2015 Tom Bertovic Inventor