US20070193197A1 - Trim structure and bracket - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F19/00—Other details of constructional parts for finishing work on buildings
- E04F19/02—Borders; Finishing strips, e.g. beadings; Light coves
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
- H02G3/02—Details
- H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
- H02G3/14—Fastening of cover or lid to box
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
- F21S8/03—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type
- F21S8/033—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
- F21V21/02—Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
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Abstract
Brackets are provided to attach a trim item having a nailing flange to an exterior wall of a building. The brackets have a generally planar profile formed from two elongated strips attached along a fold line. The brackets are attached to adjacent studs of an exterior wall with a nail flange of the trim item fixed between the elongated strips of the bracket. Siding is then applied over the brackets and the nailing flange to conceal both the bracket and the nailing flange of the trim item.
Description
- When the exterior walls of a house or building are covered with siding, trim items are typically used to support light fixtures, surround water or hose fittings, and support electrical outlets. Other trim items include gable vents and eaves vents. Generally, the exterior wall of a building will include vertical studs with an insulated foam material nailed to the studs. The siding is attached over this foam by nailing it to the underlying studs. The trim items are attached to the same surface as the siding. Preferably, these trim items are also nailed to a stud, or rafter in the case of an eaves vent. Most of these trim items are not large enough to extend between two studs. Further, studs are not always located where one wishes to attach the trim item.
- The present invention is premised on the realization that a trim item having a nailing flange can be attached to an exterior wall or overhang of a building using a bracket member. The bracket member is formed from a planar metal strip which is folded on itself to form first and second strips overlying each other, with nail holes extended through the first and second strips. The nailing flange of the trim element fits within the area between the two strips and the bracket is then nailed to two adjacent structure supports, i.e., studs or rafters. Preferably, two brackets are used, one above and below the trim element, each with a nailing flange located between the strips of the bracket. The vinyl siding is then applied, butted against the walls of the trim element covering the bracket and the nail flange of the trim element.
- The objects and advantages of the present invention will be further appreciated in light of the following detailed description and drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view partially broken away of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bracket of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention partially assembled; and -
FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view taken at lines 4-4 ofFIG. 1 . - As shown in
FIG. 1 ,brackets trim item 14 to structural supports of a building. Structural supports can include any exterior framing structure such as a studs, rafters or other framing members. The structural supports shown arestuds exterior wall 18 of a building.Siding 22 coverswall 18 abutted against thetrim item 14. - The
trim item 14 can be a wide variety of different trim items adapted for use in a vinyl sided building. These trim items all incorporate a nailing flange which is comparable to the nailing flange utilized in vinyl siding. Typical trim items include mounting brackets for electrical fixtures or outlets, such as disclosed in Vagedes U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,723,921 and 4,726,152; trim for a hose faucet, as disclosed in Vagedes U.S. Pat. No. 5,526,619; dryer vents with nail flanges; eaves vents; or, soffit vents. Basically, any trim item for vinyl siding that incorporates a nailing flange can be used as part of the present invention. The disclosures of all of the above cited patents are hereby incorporated by reference. - As shown, the
trim 14 item is a mounting block for an electrical fixture 15 (shown in phantom) and it includes fourside walls 28. Extending at a 90 degree angle from the side walls are nailingflanges 36. As shown, these fournailing flanges 36 form a continuous nailing flange around the periphery of thetrim item 14, allowing the trim item to be attached to the building either lengthwise or widthwise. As shown, thenailing flange 36 preferably includes a plurality ofholes 38 that extend through theflange 36. - As shown, two
brackets trim item 14 could be attached using only one bracket 12. Thebrackets first strip 46 and asecond strip 48 connected to each other at a fold oredge 50. As shown,strips strips nail holes 52. Thebrackets strips -
Brackets outer surface 58 ofbuilding wall 18.Outer surface 58 is, as shown, afoam insulating board 60 which is nailed to thewall studs 16 a,b. Thebrackets studs 16 a,b withfasteners 62 extended throughholes 52 throughfoam board 60 intostuds nailing flanges 36 oftrim item 14 are positioned between first andsecond strips brackets trim item 14 in position. One ormore fasteners 64 extend throughnail holes 52 and through nail holes (not shown) in thenailing flange 36.Fastener 64 can be a rivet, a screw, or a nail. This prevents the trim item from sliding side to side prior to the siding being attached. Other means can be used to prevent thetrim item 14 from sliding back and forth, such as dimples located in the first andsecond strips first strip 46 against thesecond strip 48. - After the
trim item 14 is attached towall surface 58 with brackets 12,siding 22 is applied to theexterior surface 58, abutting against theside walls 28 oftrim item 14. Any type of exterior siding can be employed, including stucco. However, this is used primarily with vinyl siding. - As shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thetrim item 14 has a removable outerJ channel member 20 which snaps over thetrim item 14 to conceal the edges ofsiding 22. Many trim items are molded as one piece with an integral J channel. Some trim items may have a nailing flange without a J channel. - Because the bracket 12 is basically planar, one strip of metal folded on itself, it does not cause the
siding 22, which covers the bracket 12, to bulge significantly. If the bracket 12 did not have a planar profile, siding covering the bracket would bulge outwardly and create an unsightly appearance. - Thus, bracket 16 allows trim items to be attached to an exterior surface of a building wall with vinyl siding or other metal siding butted against the trim item covering the nailing flange of the trim item as well as the bracket itself. This allows the item to be firmly attached at virtually any location on the exterior wall of the building.
- It is preferred that the bracket 12 have mirror image, overlapping
strips strip 48 can be narrower thanstrip 46 as long as they overlap and a channel is formed between the strips which can receive the nailing flange oftrim item 14. - Further, it is preferred that the bracket 12 include nail holes to allow the
trim item 14 to be attached to the bracket with a fastener. However, it is not essential to attach the trim item to the bracket with a fastener. The siding once attached to the wall and surrounding the trim item holds the trim item at its intended location. But, using a fastener will facilitate installation. - This has been a description of the present invention along with the preferred method of practicing the present invention. However, the invention itself should only be defined by the appended claims.
Claims (9)
1. A siding trim member attached to support elements of a: building wall, said trim member having a plurality of side walls, said trim member including a first nailing flange extended from at least one of said side walls of said trim member;
a first bracket comprising first and second elongated opposed strips connected along an edge;
said first bracket attached to said support elements with said first nailing flange between said first and second opposed strips; and
siding attached to said building wall abutting said side walls of said trim member and covering said bracket.
2. The structure claimed in claim 1 wherein said trim member includes a second nailing flange;
a second bracket comprising first and second elongated opposed strips attached along an edge, each strip of said second bracket having corresponding nail holes, said second bracket attached to support elements of said building wall; and
said second nailing flange located between said opposed strips of said second bracket.
3. The structure claimed in claim 1 further comprising a fastener extended through a nailing hole in said first bracket and through said first nailing flange.
4. The structure claimed in claim 2 further comprising an insulating panel member between said support elements and said brackets.
5. The structure claimed in claim 2 wherein said trim member is a vent.
6. The structure claimed in claim 2 wherein said trim member is a light mounting bracket.
7. The structure claimed in claim 2 wherein said trim member is a faucet trim.
8. The structure claimed in claim 1 wherein said trim member is a dryer vent.
9. A planar bracket adapted to attach a trim member to a wall surface consisting of first and second planar metal strips connected along a fold line,
said planar metal strips having aligned nail holes.
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WO2010039110A1 (en) * | 2008-10-04 | 2010-04-08 | Picken Heath D | System and method for removably connecting trim to a wall or ceiling or both |
US20120096788A1 (en) * | 2010-10-22 | 2012-04-26 | Cashman Daniel J | Building trim having slidable moulding |
USD768902S1 (en) * | 2015-06-30 | 2016-10-11 | Loft Leg Ltd | Lamp unit |
USD775756S1 (en) * | 2015-07-07 | 2017-01-03 | The Urban Electric Company | Lighting fixture |
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US20040074105A1 (en) * | 2002-10-21 | 2004-04-22 | Bluegrass Products, L.L.C. | Dryer vent |
US6729083B1 (en) * | 2003-03-12 | 2004-05-04 | Jaco Arf, Llc | Adjustable roof support frame |
US6825414B2 (en) * | 2002-09-24 | 2004-11-30 | Bluegrass Products, L.L.C. | Exterior mounting block for electrical fixtures |
US20050247009A1 (en) * | 2004-03-31 | 2005-11-10 | Bluegrass Products, L.L.C. | Trim for hose faucet |
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US1515216A (en) * | 1922-12-14 | 1924-11-11 | George B Kissinger | Construction fastener |
US1756361A (en) * | 1926-09-11 | 1930-04-29 | Jefferson Electric Co | Outlet-box mounting |
US2276139A (en) * | 1939-11-25 | 1942-03-10 | Tuttle & Bailey Inc | Frame |
US2269211A (en) * | 1940-06-10 | 1942-01-06 | Kuykendall Harold | Outlet box support |
US2269221A (en) * | 1941-08-08 | 1942-01-06 | Beaver Pipe Tools Inc | Die stock |
US2661677A (en) * | 1948-09-03 | 1953-12-08 | Lingelbach Richard Conrad | Register frame |
US2881924A (en) * | 1954-04-12 | 1959-04-14 | Eugene H Kruse | Electrical fixture mounting support |
US4726152A (en) * | 1986-11-24 | 1988-02-23 | Vagedes Industries, Inc. | Bracket for mounting a fixture on a wall |
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US5303522A (en) * | 1993-05-21 | 1994-04-19 | Michael Vagedes | Internally flashed siding channel |
US5526619A (en) * | 1994-12-01 | 1996-06-18 | Richwood Building Products, Inc. | Trim assembly for finishing a fixture on a building exterior |
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Owner name: BLUEGRASS PRODUCTS, LLC, KENTUCKY Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:VAGEDES, MICHAEL;REEL/FRAME:017618/0951 Effective date: 20060221 |
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STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
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