CA2762865C - Prefabricated removable moulding system - Google Patents

Abstract

A pre-fabricated decorative moulding system which can be temporary, semi permanent or permanent, requiring no tools other than a tape measure or rule and a pencil or pen to install. An embodiment could be made of wood, plastic, or any material suitable for moulding, wainscot or appliques. The system includes one or more devices, typically square or rectangular in shape. A device may also be of other shapes, angles or curves. A device would include a pre-applied double sided adhesive tape attached to the backside of the device with the removable adhesive side exposed which is capable of adhering the device to a surface and later easily removed without damage. The device can then be adhered to another desired surface.

Description

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Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention is directed to a system for installing architectural details such as mouldings without tools or construction experience.
Background of the Invention

[0002] It is known for centuries to apply carved or shaped wainscot, moulding, medallions, appliques, and other architectural details to surfaces such as walls, ceilings, doors, cabinetry, etc. Historically, such decorative details have been made from wood, plaster, stone, concrete or other such materials requiring expertise and equipment to create and install. Once installed, destructive means are required to remove and/or replace these applications, requiring skilled labor for repair and restoration with new architectural elements_

[0003] Some, more user friendly systems have been suggested for example U.S. Pat. No. 5,623,800 (Shinkosky) which provides a removable panel system.
U.S.
Pat. No. 7,168,175 B1 (Cook) provides a plastic decorative device which includes a built in leveling device and a concave channel to receive a mounting adhesive.

[0004] The problems with existing systems are several. Conventional methods require skilled labor, equipment as well as considerable time, disruption and clean up. Improvements on the conventional methods remain either bulky (i.e.
difficult and expensive to ship and store). The known prior art also includes a plurality of parts, inter connections and exacting tolerances that would require a skilled person to cut and fit parts of a system.

Date Recue/Date Received 2020-05-11

[0005] Other known art, although removable, is not reconfigurable without causing damage to either the apparatus or the applied to surface. Still other existing art is exclusively made of limiting material such as plastic which is difficult to effectively paint and is widely known to be an undesirable material for use in certain upper scale applications such as moulding and other architectural details.

[0006] Some of these products also include "break away" parts for removal after installation which leave inconsistencies in the finished surface.

[0007] While known systems address some of the issues and challenges associated with the installation of decorative wainscot, mouldings, medallions, appliques and other architectural details, there is not a known apparatus which effectively resolves the issues in aggregate.
Summary of the Invention

[0008] In view of the limitations of existing systems, it is a first object of the present invention to provide an apparatus of varying shapes and sizes that effectively resolves the significant challenges associated with the installation of similar or related devices in aggregate.

[0009] An exemplary aspect of the invention is to provide a prefabricated system requiring no hazardous labor, exceptional skill, noise, fumes, dust or damage to property. Only a tape measure or ruler and a pencil or pen are required for installation.

[0010] Another exemplary aspect of the invention is to provide a wainscot, moulding, medallion, applique and architectural detail system which by its design and plurality of sizes can be adapted to adorn any size surface from 1/4"×1/4"
or smaller to 100I×100' or larger, wall ceiling, cabinet, door, window, etc Date Recue/Date Received 2020-05-11 without the need for cutting or modifying the device or plurality of devices in any way.

[0011] Another exemplary aspect of the invention is to provide a light weight system which may include large embodiments that are easy and inexpensive to transport or ship and easy for any grown person of sound body to handle while working alone.

[0012] Another exemplary aspect of the invention is to provide a system of architecturally acceptable (i.e. professional looking results) wainscoting, mouldings, appliques, and architectural details that is either temporary, semi permanent or permanent at the same time and can be reconfigured, repurposed and or reinstalled with no additional materials or additional expense.

[0013] Another exemplary aspect of the invention is to provide a system which includes no additional parts or hardware, but is a complete device within it's self.

[0014] It is still another exemplary aspect of this invention to provide a system of attachment and removal which leaves the device entirely intact and causes no damage to the surface previously applied thereto.

[0015] The invention may include numerous shapes, sizes, configurations, patterns and applications including prepared groupings and patterns to accommodate a range of typical surface (i.e. wall, ceiling, door, cabinet, window, etc.) dimensions.

[0016] Accordingly, in one aspect, the present invention provides a pre-fabricated, pre-packaged, reusable removable moulding applique system comprising:
a device having a front with a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the device also having at least a top piece and a side piece coupled to the top piece, the device being substantially inflexible; reusable adhesive disposed directly on the planar back surface of the device; and a protective backing releasably disposed directly over the adhesive on the planar back surface of the device wherein the protective backing can be removed to expose the adhesive so that the adhesive directly contacts another surface and the device is retained on the other surface by Date Recue/Date Received 2022-10-03 interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, wherein the device does not include removable parts.

[0017] In some embodiments, the other surface to which the device is applied may be selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door and a glass.

[0018] In some embodiments, at least one of the top piece and the side piece is straight.

[0019] In some embodiments, at least one of the top piece and the side piece is curved.

[0020] In some embodiments, the adhesive is indented from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

[0021] In some embodiments, the device is made of a material selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic, metal and composites.

[0022] In another aspect, the present invention provides a pre-fabricated, pre-packaged, reusable removable moulding applique system comprising: a device having a front with a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the device also having at least a top piece and a side piece coupled to the top piece, the device being substantially rigid; reusable adhesive disposed directly on the planar back surface of the device; a protective backing releasably disposed directly over the adhesive on the planar back surface of the device wherein the protective backing can be removed to expose the adhesive so that the adhesive directly contacts another surface and the device is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, wherein the device does not include removable parts.

[0023] In some embodiments, the other surface to which the device may be applied is selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door and a glass.

Date Recue/Date Received 2022-10-03

[0024] In some embodiments, at least one of the top piece and the side piece is straight.

[0025] In some embodiments, at least one of the top piece and the side piece is curved.

[0026] In some embodiments, the adhesive is spaced from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

[0027] In another aspect, the present invention provides a pre-fabricated, pre-packaged, reusable removable moulding applique system comprising: a device having a front with a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface and a thickness measured between the front and the back surface, the thickness ranging from about 1/8th inches to about 5 inches, the device also having at least a top piece and a side piece coupled to the top piece, the device being substantially inflexible; a reusable adhesive disposed directly on the planar back surface of the device; a protective backing releasably disposed directly over the adhesive on the planar back surface of the device wherein the protective backing can be removed to expose the adhesive so that the adhesive directly contacts another surface and the device is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, wherein the device does not include removable parts.
In some embodiments, the other surface to which the device is applied may be selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door, and a glass.

[0028] In some embodiments, at least one of the top piece and the side piece is straight.

[0029] In some embodiments, at least one of the top piece and the side piece is curved.

[0030] In some embodiments, the thickness is about 1/4 inches.
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[0031] In some embodiments, the adhesive is indented from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

[0032] In another aspect, the present invention provides a pre-fabricated, pre-packaged, reusable removable moulding applique system comprising: a device having a front with a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the device also having at least a top piece and a side piece coupled to the top piece, the device being substantially inflexible; a reusable adhesive disposed on the planar back surface of the device; a protective backing releasably disposed over the adhesive on the planar back surface of the device wherein the protective backing can be removed to expose the adhesive so that the adhesive directly contacts another surface and the device is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, and the adhesive adapted to retain adhesive properties upon removal from the other surface for subsequent adhesive interactions with the same other surface or a different other surface, wherein the device does not include removable parts.

[0033] In some embodiments, the device is circular or oval.

[0034] In some aspects, the present invention provides the use of any one of the above systems wherein the other surface to which the device is applied is a door surface.

[0035] In another aspect, the present invention provides a pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique, comprising: (i) a frame surrounding an open center, having a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the frame being substantially rigid; (ii) a two-face tape having a permanent adhesive side in contact with the planar back surface of the frame, and a reusable adhesive side, and (iii) a protective backing releasably disposed directly over and in contact with the reusable adhesive side of the two-face tape.

[0036] In some embodiments, the frame is oval or rectangular.

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[0037] In some embodiments, the frame is formed of cojoining parts connected by a biscuit type tab received by corresponding mortised slots secured by an adhesive.

[0038] In some embodiments, the frame comprises wood.

[0039] In some embodiments, the two-face tape is indented from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

[0040] In some embodiments, the pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique may have a thickness of about 1/4 inches.

[0041] In some embodiments, the pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique may be applied to a door surface.

[0042] Numerous additional objects, features and advantages will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, also from what is claimed and from the included drawings.
Brief Description of the Drawings

[0043] FIG. 1 is a preferred system according to one embodiment of the invention viewed from the front.

[0044] FIG. 2 is a preferred system according to one embodiment of the invention viewed from the back.

[0045] FIG. 3 is a sectional view according to one embodiment of the invention viewed from the side.

[0046] FIG. 4A is a preferred system according to another embodiment of the invention containing curves and non 45 degree mitered joints.

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[0047] FIG. 4B is a preferred system according to yet another embodiment of the invention comprising monolithic or extruded construction.

[0048] FIG. 5 is a plan view of four additional embodiments of the invention.

[0049] FIG. 6 shows a plurality of embodiments of the invention in an exemplary grouping viewed from the front.
Detailed Description with Reference to the Drawings

[0050] The present invention FIG. 1 relates to a pre-assembled moulding/wainscoting/picture frame wainscoting/architectural detail/architectural feature/applique wainscoting/applique wall trim/architectural mouldings/ornamental mouldings/carved applique/carved in lays/carved frieze system 2 with pre-applied adhesive 10 that can be permanent or temporary/removable with minimal to zero damage to surfaces.

[0051] The device is comprised of the following elements: The device {FIG. 1} is designed and configured to allow a human person to semi permanently attach it to a wall, door, cabinet, ceiling or other firm, smooth or semi smooth surface 8 as a decorative or functional feature because the adhesive 10 is sturdy, durable yet easily removable. It may comprise of flat, carved or moulded, hard, flexible or soft material including but not limited to wood, Eco Friendly Wood, Bamboo, MDF, PVC, aluminum and/or any other type of material that can be formed or shaped into moulding or other decorative architectural appliques. The picture wainscoting device FIG. 1 is typically rectangular or square but could take any other shape such as an oval, circle or other decorative design, shape or details including but not limited to rosettes, carved appliques, carved inlays, ceiling medallions, friezes, etc FIG. 1, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG.
5. The device is also typically flat to be applied to a flat surface such as a wall but can also be curved or angular. Each piece will vary in size from 1/4" x 1/4" or smaller to 20' x 20' or larger. The device may or may not include mitered corners 6 held together by any known connector including but not limited to adhesives, nails, screws, bolts, tabs, wood tabs, wafer tabs, interlocking tabs, biscuits 18 or by another suitable connector.

Date recue / Date received 2021-11-09 The device includes finishes that are unfinished, primed, and/or painted by hand, spray painted, baked on, foiled, therma foiled or any other suitable decorative color, finish or detail 2B.

[0052] The flat back of the device FIG. 2 includes pre-applied temporary, semi permanent and/or permanent adhesive 10. The adhesive 10 allows a human person to apply the moulding device FIG. 1 to any suitable surface 8 including but not limited to walls, ceilings, doors, cabinets, glass, stucco, wood, metal, plastic, plaster etc and remove it at anytime without harming the wall, paint or any other firm surface 8. Also shown is the back surface 14 from which the adhesive is indented.

[0053] The adhesive protector backing 12 is removed when ready to apply the device to the wall 8 or desired surface 8 in order to secure the moulding/wainscoting/picture frame wainscoting/architectural details device applique wainscoting/applique wall trim/architectural mouldings/ornamental mouldings/carved appliques/carved in lays/carved frieze device FIG. 1, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 5 to the desired surface 8. Upon removing the device from a surface the adhesive protector backing 12 can again be reapplied to the semi permanent face of the adhesive 10 on the device FIG. 2 The device can then be stored or the adhesive protector backing 12 can again be removed and the device FIG. 1 can be reused by reapplying it to another surface 8. For permanent adhesion consumer simply caulks the edge 4 of the device FIG. 1 to the desired surface 8. When clear caulking is used, no additional paint or other finish touch up is required.

[0054] The necessary elements of this invention are the prefabricated moulding/wainscoting/picture frame wainscoting/architectural mouldings/details applique wainscoting/applique wall trim/architectural mouldings/ornamental mouldings/carved applique/carved in lays/carved frieze device 22, FIG. 1, FIG.
4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 5 and the adhesive 10 which is removable/temporary, semi permanent adhesive or permanent adhesive. Optional elements could include but are not limited to the multiple types of moulding that could possibly be used, paints/finishes/stains/therma foil/foils 2b, varying degrees of permanency and non permanency, number of devices FIG. 6 used and size of devices.

Date recue / Date received 2021-11-09

[0055] The typically flat back FIG. 2 of the device includes pre-applied removable, temporary, semi permanent and/or permanent adhesive 10.

[0056] The invention allows a homeowner and/or renter to have temporary, semi permanent or permanent moulding/wainscoting/picture frame wainscoting/architectural moulding/architectural detail/applique wainscoting/applique wall trim/ornamental mouldings/carved applique/carved in lays/carved frieze device FIG. 1, FIG. 4A, FIG.
4B, FIG. 5 that has been pre-made, pre-finished 2B in a painted, powder coated, stained, therma foiled, foiled or natural finish in their home that can be removed from the wall 8 or any other suitable surface 8 easily, quickly without damaging surface 8 from which it is removed because of the temporary adhesive 10 that is applied to the back FIG. 2 of the device. These components come together to allow for temporary/removable moulding/wainscoting/picture frame wainscoting/architectural moulding details/applique wainscoting/applique wall trim/ornamental mouldings/carved appliques/carved in lays/carved frieze device 22, FIG. 1, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 5 at a fraction of the time and cost of other methods. This invention FIG. 1 also does not require tools other than a tape measure or a ruler and pencil or pen.

[0057] This invention FIG. 1 can be made using moulding, nails, glue, biscuits 18, paint 2B, and specialized removable/reusable adhesive 10. A skilled carpenter and painter would be able to produce this device based on detailed description and drawing.

[0058] Multiple shapes, sizes, FIG. 1, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 5 finishes FIG. 2B
and combinations thereof along with multiple possible surfaces 8 for application make the possibilities of shuffling & reconfiguring virtually limitless FIG. 6 {FIG. 6 shows just one example}. Virtually any clean, firm, smooth, semi smooth surface can receive the device.

[0059] For the temporary or semi permanent version a person would select from sizes available from manufacturer or reference manufacturer suggested design layout included in packaging, measure the wall 8 or surface 8 that the mouldings would be Date recue / Date received 2021-11-09 applied to. Apply the measurements to the "easy design kit" included with purchase in the packaging. Draw or mark moulding design layout using manufacturer's pre-designed layout or by referencing various pre-sized moulding options and create their own layout. Based on the "easy design kit", measure and mark the wall 8 or surface to indicate desired placement of device FIG. 1. Remove protective backing 12 from the adhesive 10 and place moulding FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 5 on desired surface according to markings made on the surface. Apply gentle pressure to all the edges 4, of device FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 5. For a permanent solution, follow the above steps and caulk along the edge 4 or edges 4, of the device which are adjacent to the applied to surface 8 using a caulking gun or "toothpaste" tube type caulking dispenser, use clear caulking if no painting is desired. Paint or stain moulding if unfinished version of device FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 5 is being used.

[0060] The invention FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 5 can be used by interior designers, set designers, home staging professionals, seasonal decorators, store vendors, retail/temporary store displays, photographic backdrops, and contractors etc. It can also be used on various surfaces 8 such as ceilings, doors, glass, cabinets, exterior walls and surfaces, etc.

[0061] Rather than paying a carpenter and painter to permanently effect a structure or surface 8, this product FIG. 1 provides an economical way for an individual, particularly a renter, to decorate in an architectural fashion with the unique feature of being able to remove the mouldings/wainscoting/picture frame wainscoting/architectural detail device FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG.
5, FIG. 6 without damage to the surface 8 or the device and thereby being able to reinstall the device in a new location 8.

[0062] The current system for installing moulding/wainscoting/picture frame wainscoting/architectural details is that it requires someone with skill to install it, it is permanent and expensive. The invention FIG. 1, FIG. 2 improves on this because the mouldings/wainscoting/picture frame wainscoting/architectural details of the device FIG. 1, FIG. 2 are prefabricated, have a temporary self adhesive 10 on the back FIG. 2 allowing for easy removal from the surface 8 with minimal to zero damage to the Date recue / Date received 2021-11-09 surface 8 and because they are prefabricated it greatly reduces the cost to the consumer. The only tools required for installation of the device FIG. 1, FIG.
2 are a tape measure or ruler and pencil or pen. There are known prefabricated systems, however they are complicated with many parts, required much more time and effort to install, are more cumbersome and costly to ship due to size and weight. They are not nearly as user friendly. An adolescent could install the invention FIG. 1, FIG. 2 safely without any help. Prior art does not have options that apply to doors, cabinets, glass, stone, ceilings or other firm surfaces.

[0063] The above description of specific embodiments has been given by way of example. From the disclosure given, those skilled in the art will not only understand the general inventive concept and its attendant advantages, but will also find apparent various changes and modifications to the structures and methods disclosed. For example, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the frame FIG.
1 could comprise four sides or five or six sides or be rounded 26 or curved 20. A
device could be thicker or thinner. And yet another example, a variety of angles 24 could be used at mitered joints with a variety of fastening options. FIG. 3 is a sectional view according to one embodiment of the invention viewed from the side, which illustrates, among other things, a biscuit 18 and a biscuit-receiving kerf or incision 16. Further, a device could be carved or extruded in one piece 22.

[0064] The scope of the claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.

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Claims (34)

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A pre-fabricated, pre-packaged, reusable removable moulding applique system comprising:
a device having a front with a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the device also having at least a top piece and a side piece coupled to the top piece, the device being substantially inflexible:
reusable adhesive disposed directly on the planar back surface of the device;
and a protective backing releasably disposed directly over the adhesive on the planar back surface of the device wherein the protective backing can be removed to expose the adhesive so that the adhesive directly contacts another surface and the device is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, wherein the device does not include additional removable parts, and the other surface is selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door and a glass window pane.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein at least one of the top piece and the side piece is straight.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein at least one of the top piece and the side piece is curved.

4. The device of claim 1 wherein the adhesive is indented from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

5. The device of claim 1 wherein the device is made of a material selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic, metal and com posites.

6. A pre-fabricated, pre-packaged, reusable removable moulding applique system comprising:
a device having a front with a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the device also having at least a top piece and a side piece coupled to the top piece, the device being substantially rigid;
reusable adhesive disposed directly on the planar back surface of the device;

Date Recue/Date Received 2022-10-03 a protective backing releasably disposed directly over the adhesive on the planar back surface of the device wherein the protective backing can be removed to expose the adhesive so that the adhesive directly contacts another surface and the device is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, wherein the device does not include additional removable parts, and the other surface is selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door and a glass window pane.

7. The device of claim 6 wherein at least one of the top piece and the side piece is straight.

8. The device of claim 7 wherein at least one of the top piece and the side piece is curved.

9. The device of claim 6 wherein the adhesive is spaced from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

10. A pre-fabricated, pre-packaged, reusable removable moulding applique system comprising:
a device having a front with a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface and a thickness measured between the front and the back surface, the thickness ranging from about 1/8th inches to about 5 inches, the device also having at least a top piece and a side piece coupled to the top piece, the device being substantially inflexible;
a reusable adhesive disposed directly on the planar back surface of the device;
a protective backing releasably disposed directly over the adhesive on the planar back surface of the device wherein the protective backing can be removed to expose the adhesive so that the adhesive directly contacts another surface and the device is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, wherein the device does not include additional removable parts, and the other surface is selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door and a glass window pane.

11. The device of claim 10 wherein at least one of the top piece and the side piece is straight.

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12. The device of claim 11 wherein at least one of the top piece and the side piece is curved.

13. The device of claim 10 wherein the thickness is about 1/4 inches.

14. The device of claim 10 wherein the adhesive is indented from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

15. A pre-fabricated, pre-packaged, reusable removable moulding applique system comprising:
a device having a front with a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the device also having at least a top piece and a side piece coupled to the top piece, the device being substantially inflexible;
a reusable adhesive disposed on the planar back surface of the device;
a protective backing releasably disposed over the adhesive on the planar back surface of the device wherein the protective backing can be removed to expose the adhesive so that the adhesive directly contacts another surface and the device is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, and the adhesive adapted to retain adhesive properties upon removal from the other surface for subsequent adhesive interactions with the same other surface or a different other surface, wherein the device does not include additional removable parts, and the other surface is selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door and a glass window pane.

16. Use of the system of claim 1 wherein the other surface to which the device is applied is a door surface.

17. Use of the system of claim 6 wherein the other surface to which the device is applied is a door surface.

18. Use of the system of claim 10 wherein the other surface to which the device is applied is a door surface.

19. Use of the system of claim 15 wherein the other surface to which the device is applied is a door surface.
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20. The system of claim 15 wherein the device is circular or oval.

21. A pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique, comprising:
(i) a frame surrounding an open center, having a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the frame being substantially rigid;
(ii) a two-face tape having a permanent adhesive side in contact with the planar back surface of the frame, and a reusable adhesive side, and (iii) a protective backing releasably disposed directly over and in contact with the reusable adhesive side of the two-face tape, wherein when the reusable adhesive directly contacts another surface the picture frame wainscoting applique is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, and the other surface is selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door and a glass window pane.

22. The pre-fabricated, removable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 21, wherein the frame is oval or rectangular.

23. The pre-fabricated, removable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 21, wherein the frame is formed of cojoining parts connected by a biscuit type tab received by corresponding mortised slots secured by an adhesive.

24. The pre-fabricated, removable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 21, wherein the frame comprises wood.

25. The pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 21 wherein the two-face tape is indented from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

26. The pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 21 having a thickness of about 1/4 inches.

27. Use of the pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 21 wherein the applique is applied to a door surface.

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28. A pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique, comprising:
(i) a frame surrounding an open center, having a decorative surface and a solid planar back surface, the frame being substantially rigid, (ii) a reusable adhesive in contact with the planar back surface of the frame, and (iii) a protective backing releasably disposed directly over and in contact with the reusable adhesive, wherein the device does not include additional removable parts, when the reusable adhesive directly contacts another surface the picture frame wainscoting applique is retained on the other surface by interaction of the adhesive with the other surface to provide ornamentation to the other surface, and the other surface is selected from the following: a wall, a ceiling, a door and a glass window pane.

29. The pre-fabricated, removable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 28, wherein the frame is oval or rectangular.

30. The pre-fabricated, removable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 28, wherein the frame is formed of cojoining parts connected by a biscuit type tab received by corresponding mortised slots secured by an adhesive.

31. The pre-fabricated, removable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 28, wherein the frame comprises wood.

32. The pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 28 wherein the reusable adhesive is indented from an inner and an outer edge of the back surface.

33. The pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 28 having a thickness of about 1/4 inches.

34. Use of the pre-fabricated, removable, reusable picture frame wainscoting applique of claim 28 wherein the applique is applied to a door surface.

Date Recue/Date Received 2022-10-03