US20140102035A1 - Brick mold assembly, connector for same and kit for assembly of same - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to door jambs and in particular, to a brick mold assembly, and a connector for same and a kit for assembly of same.
- Door frames of dwellings and other buildings are often constructed by installing wooden side plates and a wooden top plate around a doorway opening. Wooden casings are typically attached to the edges of the side and top plates. Hinges and lock set recesses are then added to opposite side plates.
- this approach requires considerable handiwork and the exercise of some degree of skill. It also requires significant on site labour, and is typically time-consuming. Additionally, this approach also does not provide for weather proofing, and weather proofing typically needs to be improvised by attaching weather stripping around the edges of the doorway opening.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,557,309 to Johnson discloses a door jamb assembly having an interchangeable multi-component design allowing for the framing of doorways with different configurations by first selecting a main frame and a decorative trim that conforms with the doorway, and then securing a first end of the main frame, being attached to the decorative trim, onto a wall with the use of an attachment flange and securing a second end of the main frame to an interior jamb with the use of a fastener.
- U.S. Pat. No. 7,472,519 to Careri discloses a plastic door jamb member for forming a portion of a door jamb, the plastic member having a recess for receiving a wooden door jamb portion, and an interlocking attachment recess for interconnection with a metal reinforcement plate.
- the plastic door jamb member may be interengaged with the wooden door jamb portion, and further interengaged with the metal reinforcement plate, and installed in position as a combination door jamb assembly.
- U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010/0263307 to Gilles et al. discloses a method of manufacturing of a brick molding system for window frames and door frames that includes providing a frame member which is used to form a frame to accommodate a variety of styles of window or doors in accordance with customer requirements.
- the frame member has a female brick molding attachment receptacle.
- a plurality of brick molding variations is provided, all of which have a male coupling engageable with the female brick molding receptacle.
- An order is received from a customer for a selected style of frame with a selected style of brick molding. Lengths of the frame member are secured together to form the selected style of frame and in the process of forming the frame the male coupling of the selected style of brick molding is inserted into the female brick molding receptacle.
- a brick mold assembly for a door frame comprising: a brick mold portion configured to be installed adjacent a door jamb portion; and a connector configured for connecting the brick mold portion to the door jamb portion, the connector comprising a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
- the first longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the brick mold portion.
- the brick mold portion may comprise at least one feature configured for receiving the first longitudinal clip member.
- the at least one feature may be a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member configured to cooperate with the first longitudinal clip member.
- the connector may further comprise a longitudinal intermediate portion joining the first longitudinal clip member and the second longitudinal clip member.
- the intermediate portion may comprise a longitudinal channel for receiving the longitudinal clip member of the brick mold portion.
- the second longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the door jamb portion.
- the door jamb portion may comprise at least one feature configured for receiving the second longitudinal clip member.
- the at least one feature is a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member of the door jamb portion configured to cooperate with the second longitudinal clip member.
- the connector may further comprise a longitudinal corner configured to abut a corresponding corner of the door jamb portion when the second longitudinal clip member engages the door jamb portion.
- the angle defined by the first and second longitudinal clip members may be about 90 degrees.
- the connector may be extruded.
- a kit for assembly of a brick mold assembly for a door frame comprising: a brick mold portion configured to be installed adjacent a door jamb portion; and a connector configured for connecting the brick mold portion to the door jamb portion, the connector comprising a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
- the first longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the brick mold portion.
- the brick mold portion may comprise at least one feature configured for receiving the first longitudinal clip member.
- the at least one feature may be a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member configured to cooperate with the first longitudinal clip member.
- the connector may further comprise a longitudinal intermediate portion joining the first longitudinal clip member and the second longitudinal clip member.
- the intermediate portion may comprise a longitudinal channel for receiving the longitudinal clip member of the brick mold portion.
- the second longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the door jamb portion.
- the door jamb portion may comprise at least one feature configured for receiving the second longitudinal clip member.
- the at least one feature may be a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member configured to cooperate with the second longitudinal clip member.
- the connector may further comprise a longitudinal corner configured to abut a corresponding corner of the door jamb portion when the second longitudinal clip member engages the door jamb portion.
- the angle defined by the first and second longitudinal clip members may be about 90 degrees.
- the connector may be extruded.
- a connector for connecting a brick mold portion to a door frame comprising: a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
- the angle may be about 90 degrees.
- the first longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the brick mold portion.
- the second longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage a door jamb portion.
- the connector may further comprise a longitudinal intermediate portion joining the first longitudinal clip member and the second longitudinal clip member.
- the intermediate portion may comprise a longitudinal channel for receiving a feature of the brick mold portion.
- the feature may be a longitudinal clip member of the brick mold portion.
- the connector may be extruded.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a door jamb assembly
- FIGS. 2 a and 2 b are exploded sectional and sectional views, respectively, of a door jamb portion forming part of the door jamb assembly of FIG. 1 , and taken along the indicated section line;
- FIG. 3 is an exploded, upper perspective view of a portion of the door jamb assembly of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an exploded, lower perspective view of the portion of the door jamb assembly of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a lower perspective view of the portion of the door jamb assembly of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the door jamb assembly of FIG. 1 , installed in a doorway opening;
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the door jamb portion of FIG. 2 b , installed in a doorway opening and having a brick mold fitted thereto;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a door jamb assembly, installed in a doorway opening;
- FIGS. 9 a and 9 b are exploded sectional and sectional views, respectively, of a door jamb portion, a brick mold portion and a connector forming part of the door jamb assembly of FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the connector of FIG. 9 a;
- FIG. 11 is an enlarged fragmentary view of a portion of the door jamb portion, the brick mold portion and the connector of FIG. 9 b , identified by reference numeral 11 ;
- FIG. 12 is a sectional view of the door jamb portion, the brick mold portion and the connector of FIG. 9 b , installed in the doorway opening.
- Door jamb assembly 20 is configured to be installed in a doorway opening (not shown) of a wall for accommodating a door (not shown).
- the door jamb assembly 20 comprises three (3) door jamb portions 22 that are connected by two (2) corner keys 24 .
- the door jamb portion 22 may be better seen in FIGS. 2 to 5 .
- Each door jamb portion 22 comprises an extruded, longitudinal door jamb member 30 and a longitudinal frame member 32 .
- the door jamb member 30 is fabricated of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) “cap stock”, and is formed by co-extrusion of recycled (or “regrind”) PVC and new PVC so as to provide a body of recycled PVC that is coated with layer of new PVC, as is known in the art.
- the door jamb member 30 comprises a plurality of longitudinal internal cavities, which extend the length of the door jamb member 30 and which are separated by longitudinal internal webs. In the embodiment shown, the door jamb member 30 comprises a first internal cavity 34 , a second internal cavity 36 and a third internal cavity 38 .
- the door jamb member 30 also comprises a plurality of longitudinal channels that extend the length of the door jamb member 30 .
- the door jamb member 30 comprises a rounded channel 40 that extends the length of the door jamb member 30 , and which is configured to engage the frame member 32 as described below.
- the door jamb member 30 further comprises a biased, longitudinal clip member 42 disposed along a first side of the rounded channel 40 , and a longitudinal rib 44 disposed along a second side of the rounded channel 40 .
- the door jamb member 30 comprises a channel 46 that is sized and shaped for accommodating a longitudinal reinforcement member (not shown) having a corresponding profile.
- the door jamb member 30 further comprises a channel 47 that is sized and configured to accommodate weather stripping, and a biased, longitudinal clip member 48 spaced from a longitudinal external corner 49 which together define an external, longitudinal channel 51 therebetween.
- the channel 51 is configured to accommodate trim surrounding the exterior of the doorway opening, such as for example a brick mold portion.
- each frame member 32 is formed by machining a longitudinal wooden board.
- the frame member 32 comprises a rounded longitudinal edge 50 , a longitudinal groove 52 disposed along a first side of the rounded longitudinal edge 50 , and a longitudinal notch 62 disposed along a second side of the rounded longitudinal edge 50 .
- the rounded longitudinal edge 50 of the frame member 32 and the rounded channel 40 of the door jamb member 30 are configured to matingly engage so as to form a “bullnose” joint therebetween.
- the longitudinal rib 44 matingly engages the longitudinal notch 62 , and maintains the door jamb member 30 and the frame member 32 in a parallel relationship.
- the biased, longitudinal clip member 42 engages the longitudinal groove 52 so as to secure the frame member 32 and the door jamb member 30 to each other.
- the frame member 32 and the door jamb member 30 are further secured to each other by glue disposed between the rounded longitudinal edge 50 and the rounded channel 40 .
- each corner key 24 may be better seen in FIGS. 3 and 4 .
- Each corner key 24 is a discrete and separate part from the door jamb portion 22 .
- each corner key 24 is fabricated of glass-filled nylon by injection molding.
- Each corner key 24 is generally shaped to engage the internal cavities 34 , 36 and 38 of two (2) door jamb members 30 , so as to form a generally ninety (90) degree, or a generally “right-angled”, joint between two (2) door jamb portions 22 .
- Each corner key 24 comprises a first panel 70 and a second panel 72 that are connected along a common edge, and which are oriented generally orthogonally to each other.
- the first and second panels 70 and 72 are supported in relation to each other by gussets 74 , and by a first end panel 76 and a second end panel 78 .
- a set of pins extends outwardly from each of the first and second panels 70 and 72 .
- each set of pins comprises a first pin 82 , a second pin 84 and a third pin 86 extending from each of the first and second panels 70 and 72 , and which are sized and positioned to engage the first internal cavity 34 , the second internal cavity 36 and the third internal cavity 38 , respectively, of the door jamb member 30 .
- the corner key 24 further comprises a cap pin 88 extending from the first end panel 76 , which is sized and positioned to cover the channels 54 and interior cavities 92 , when the corner key 24 connects the two (2) door jamb portions 22 .
- the door jamb assembly 20 is assembled by providing two (2) corner keys 24 and three (3) door jamb portions 22 , and namely two (2) door jamb portions 22 having a first length and one (1) door jamb portion 22 having a second length, the first length being greater than the second length.
- each door jamb portion 22 is provided with the door jamb member 30 already secured to the frame member 32 .
- Each end of the door jamb portion 22 having the second length is then connected to a corresponding end of a door jamb portion 22 having the first length using a corner key 24 .
- adjacent door jamb portions 22 are connected by inserting a first pin 82 , a second pin 84 and a third pin 86 of the corner key 24 into the first internal cavity 34 , the second internal cavity 36 and the third internal cavity 38 , respectively, of each adjacent door jamb portion 22 .
- the assembled door jamb assembly may then be installed in a suitably-sized doorway opening in a wall, such that the one (1) door jamb portion 22 having the second length is oriented generally horizontally as a “header” and the two (2) door jamb portions 22 having the first length are oriented generally vertically.
- FIG. 6 shows the door jamb assembly 20 installed in a doorway opening of a wall 92 .
- Hinges (not shown) and lock set recesses (not shown) have been added to the frame members of the vertically-oriented door jamb portions 22 for accommodating a door D.
- FIG. 7 shows the door jamb portion 22 of the door jamb assembly 20 installed in another embodiment of a doorway opening of an exterior wall of a building, such as for example a house.
- the door jamb member 30 and the frame member 32 are positioned generally adjacent an inner surface 93 of a frame 94 surrounding the doorway opening.
- trim in the form of a longitudinal brick mold portion 95 is accommodated by the longitudinal channel 51 , for generally finishing the joint between the door jamb portion 22 and an exterior surface 96 of the doorway opening frame 94 and a surface of an exterior brick wall 97 .
- a reinforcement member in the form of a bar 98 having a “C”-shaped cross-sectional profile is accommodated by the channel 46 , for generally providing reinforcement to the door jamb portion 22 .
- the “bullnose” joint formed between the rounded longitudinal edge 50 of the frame member 32 and the rounded channel 40 of the door jamb member 30 is strong, and is simple in design and may advantageously be fabricated at a low cost. Moreover, the inherent strength of the “bullnose” joint advantageously eliminates the need for additional fasteners between the door jamb member 30 and the frame member 32 , such as for example screws. Additionally, the rounded longitudinal edge 50 can advantageously be formed in a facile manner, and without forming burrs or surface roughness that might otherwise occur during formation of non-rounded edges by machining As will be understood, the absence of burrs or surface roughness advantageously ensures a secure fit between the rounded channel 40 and the rounded longitudinal edge 50 . Additionally, and as will be understood, the rounded longitudinal edge 50 does not have longitudinal corners or edges that would otherwise be likely to tear or chip upon insertion into a receiving channel of a member fabricated of non-wooden material.
- the corner key 24 is configured to join two (2) door jamb portions 22 without requiring the ends of the door jamb portions 22 to be cut to a specific angle, other than the 90 degree angle formed during manufacture of the door jamb member 30 .
- this eliminates the need to modify the ends of the door jamb portions 22 , such as for example by cutting an end to a 45 degree angle by miter saw, during on site assembly of the door jamb assembly 20 .
- This allows the door jamb assembly 20 to be assembled from “stock” or unmodified parts, which advantageously reduces the cost of assembly of the door jamb assembly 20 , and which advantageously allows parts that may have been damaged during transport or during assembly to be easily replaced.
- FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of a door jamb assembly, which is generally indicated by reference numeral 120 .
- Door jamb assembly 120 is configured to be installed in a doorway opening of an exterior wall of a building, such as for example a house, for accommodating a door D.
- the door jamb assembly 120 is generally similar to the door jamb assembly 20 described above and with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 , and comprises three (3) door jamb portions 22 that are connected by two (2) corner keys 24 .
- each door jamb portion 22 comprises an extruded, longitudinal door jamb member 30 and a longitudinal frame member 32 , as described above and with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 .
- the door jamb assembly 120 also comprises a brick mold assembly comprising a plurality of extruded, longitudinal brick mold portions 150 .
- a brick mold assembly comprising a plurality of extruded, longitudinal brick mold portions 150 .
- One of the brick mold portions 150 may be better seen in FIGS. 9 a and 9 b .
- each brick mold portion 150 is fabricated of PVC “cap stock”, and is formed by co-extrusion of recycled (or “regrind”) PVC and new PVC so as to provide a body of recycled PVC that is coated with layer of new PVC, as is known in the art.
- the brick mold portion 150 comprises a plurality of longitudinal internal cavities, which extend the length of the brick mold portion 150 and which are separated by longitudinal internal webs.
- the brick mold portion 150 further comprises a longitudinal fastening flange 152 extending outwardly from the brick mold portion 150 , and which extends the length thereof.
- the brick mold portion 150 also comprises a longitudinal flange 154 and a biased, longitudinal clip member 156 that extends outwardly from the brick mold portion 150 , both of which extend the length of the brick mold portion 150 and which together define an external, longitudinal channel 157 therebetween.
- the longitudinal clip member 156 has a longitudinal rib 158 disposed along an outer side thereof, and which extends the length thereof.
- the brick mold assembly also comprises a plurality of longitudinal connectors 160 , each connector 160 being configured for connecting the brick mold portion 150 to the door jamb portion 22 .
- the connector 160 is formed by extrusion, and is fabricated of extruded PVC.
- Each connector 160 comprises a biased, first longitudinal clip member 162 and a biased, second longitudinal clip member 164 that are joined by a longitudinal intermediate portion 166 .
- the longitudinal axis of the first longitudinal clip member 162 is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second longitudinal clip member 164
- the second longitudinal clip member 164 is oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member 162 so as to define an angle ⁇ therebetween, as may be seen in FIG. 10 .
- the angle is about ninety (90) degrees.
- the first longitudinal clip member 162 and the longitudinal intermediate portion 166 define a longitudinal inner channel 168 therebetween, and the second longitudinal clip member 164 and the longitudinal intermediate portion 166 define a longitudinal outer corner 170 therebetween.
- the second longitudinal clip member 164 of the connector 160 is configured to matingly engage the channel 51 of the door jamb member 30 , and to cooperate with the longitudinal clip member 48 for connecting the connector 160 to the door jamb portion 22 .
- the longitudinal outer corner 170 abuts a longitudinal corner of the door jamb portion 22 in a nestled manner, as may be seen in FIG. 11 .
- the longitudinal clip member 156 of the brick mold portion 150 is configured to matingly engage the longitudinal inner channel 168 of the connector 160 , and to cooperate with the first longitudinal clip member 162 for connecting the brick mold portion 150 to the connector 160 .
- the first longitudinal clip member 162 of the connector 160 is configured to matingly engage the longitudinal channel 157 of the brick mold portion 150 , for cooperating with the longitudinal clip member 156 of the brick mold portion 150 .
- the longitudinal rib 158 covers the joint between the longitudinal clip member 48 and the longitudinal clip member 156 , and urges the longitudinal clip member 48 toward the second longitudinal clip member, 164 for securing the connection between the door jamb member 30 , the brick mold portion 150 and the connector 160 .
- the brick mold assembly 120 is assembled by providing two (2) corner keys 24 and three (3) door jamb portions 22 , and namely two (2) door jamb portions 22 of a first length and configured for being oriented generally vertically and one (1) door jamb portion 22 of a second length and configured for being oriented generally horizontally, and namely as a “header” door jamb portion 22 , the first length being greater than the second length.
- each door jamb portion 22 is provided with the door jamb member 30 already secured to the frame member 32 .
- Each end of the “header” door jamb portion 22 of the second length is then connected to a corresponding end of a door jamb portion 22 of the first length using a corner key 24 , in the manner described above for door jamb assembly 20 and with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 .
- Three (3) connectors 160 are provided, namely two (2) connectors 160 each having generally the same length as the door jamb portion 22 of the first length, and one (1) connector 160 having generally the same length as the header door jamb portion 22 of the second length.
- Each connector 160 is connected to its corresponding door jamb portion 22 by inserting the second longitudinal clip member 164 into the longitudinal channel 51 of the door jamb portion 22 , such that the second longitudinal clip member 164 cooperates with the longitudinal clip member 48 , and such that the longitudinal outer corner 170 abuts a longitudinal corner of the door jamb portion 22 in a nestled manner.
- Three (3) brick mold portions 150 are provided, namely two (2) brick mold portions 150 each having a third length generally corresponding to the length of the door jamb portion 22 of the first length plus the width of one (1) corner key 24 , and one (1) brick mold portion 150 having a fourth length generally corresponding to the length of the header door jamb portion 22 of the second length plus the width of two (2) corner keys 24 . Both longitudinal ends of the brick mold portion 150 having the fourth length are cut to about a forty-five (45) degree angle, while only one longitudinal end of each brick mold portion 150 having the third length is cut to about a forty-five (45) degree angle.
- Each brick mold portion 150 is connected to its corresponding connector 160 by inserting the longitudinal clip member 156 into the longitudinal inner channel 168 of the connector 160 , such that the longitudinal clip member 156 cooperates with the first longitudinal clip member 162 .
- the longitudinal rib 158 of the brick mold portion 150 abuts an outer surface of the longitudinal clip member 48 of the door jamb portion 22 .
- the ends of the brick mold portions 150 cut to about forty-five (45) degree angles abut to form miter joints, as shown in FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 12 shows a section of the door jamb assembly 120 installed in the doorway opening of an exterior wall of a building, such as for example a house.
- the door jamb portion 22 is positioned generally adjacent an inner surface 182 of a frame 180 surrounding the doorway opening.
- the brick mold portion 150 is connected to the door jamb portion 22 by the connector 160 , and generally finishes the joint between the door jamb portion 22 and an exterior surface 184 adjacent the doorway opening.
- the brick mold assembly is not limited to use with the door jamb portion described above, and in other embodiments, the brick mold assembly may alternatively be used with a door frame assembly comprising door jamb portions each having a different cross-sectional profile than that of the door jamb portion described above, and/or comprising a header having a different cross-sectional profile than that of the header door jamb portion described above.
- the door jamb assembly comprises two (2) door jamb portions having a first length and one (1) door jamb portion having a second length, where the first length being greater than the second length, in other embodiments, other configurations are possible depending on the dimensions of the doorway opening.
- the first length may alternatively be less than the second length, or the door jamb assembly may alternatively comprise three (3) door jamb portions having the same length.
- the brick mold portion is fabricated of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) “cap stock”, in other embodiments, the brick mold portion may alternatively be fabricated of virgin PVC, recycled PVC, or of any other suitable extrudable polymer. In still other embodiments, the brick mold portion may alternatively be fabricated of extruded aluminum, extruded aluminum alloy, or pulltruded fiberglass composite.
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- the cross-sectional profile of the brick mold portion is not limited to that of the embodiment described above, and in other embodiments, the brick mold portion may alternatively have a different cross-sectional profile.
- the brick mold portion may alternatively have a different configuration of longitudinal internal cavities and flanges.
- the cross-sectional profile of the connector is not limited to that of the embodiment described above, and in other embodiments, the connector may alternatively have a different cross-sectional profile.
- the angle defined between the second longitudinal clip member and the first longitudinal clip member may be different than ninety (90) degrees.
- the brick mold portion and/or the door jamb portion, or other door frame portion to which the connector is configured to be connected would be suitably configured to accommodate the connector comprising the first and second longitudinal clip members.
- the connector is formed by extrusion, in other embodiments, the connector may alternatively be formed by another suitable method.
- the connector is fabricated of PVC, in other embodiments, the connector may alternatively be fabricated of another suitable material.
- the longitudinal internal cavities and the longitudinal channels of the brick mold portion extend the length of the brick mold portion, in other embodiments, at least one of the longitudinal internal cavities and/or at least one of the longitudinal channels may alternatively not extend the length of the brick mold portion.
- the invention also contemplates a kit of parts which, when assembled, forms the door jamb assembly of one or more of the embodiments described above.
Abstract
A brick mold assembly for a door frame comprises a brick mold portion configured to be installed adjacent a door jamb portion, and a connector configured for connecting the brick mold portion to the door jamb portion. The connector comprises a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member. The second longitudinal clip member is oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/908,369 filed on Jun. 3, 2013, which claims the benefit of provisional U.S. Application No. 61/713,834 filed on Oct. 15, 2012, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
- The present invention relates generally to door jambs and in particular, to a brick mold assembly, and a connector for same and a kit for assembly of same.
- Door frames of dwellings and other buildings are often constructed by installing wooden side plates and a wooden top plate around a doorway opening. Wooden casings are typically attached to the edges of the side and top plates. Hinges and lock set recesses are then added to opposite side plates.
- As will be appreciated, this approach requires considerable handiwork and the exercise of some degree of skill. It also requires significant on site labour, and is typically time-consuming. Additionally, this approach also does not provide for weather proofing, and weather proofing typically needs to be improvised by attaching weather stripping around the edges of the doorway opening.
- To facilitate door frame construction, it may be desirable and more cost-effective to utilize a pre-fabricated door jamb comprising inexpensive structural materials such as plastic. Door jambs comprising extruded plastic have been previously described. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,557,309 to Johnson discloses a door jamb assembly having an interchangeable multi-component design allowing for the framing of doorways with different configurations by first selecting a main frame and a decorative trim that conforms with the doorway, and then securing a first end of the main frame, being attached to the decorative trim, onto a wall with the use of an attachment flange and securing a second end of the main frame to an interior jamb with the use of a fastener.
- U.S. Pat. No. 7,472,519 to Careri discloses a plastic door jamb member for forming a portion of a door jamb, the plastic member having a recess for receiving a wooden door jamb portion, and an interlocking attachment recess for interconnection with a metal reinforcement plate. The plastic door jamb member may be interengaged with the wooden door jamb portion, and further interengaged with the metal reinforcement plate, and installed in position as a combination door jamb assembly.
- Brick mold systems for door frames have also been disclosed. For example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010/0263307 to Gilles et al. discloses a method of manufacturing of a brick molding system for window frames and door frames that includes providing a frame member which is used to form a frame to accommodate a variety of styles of window or doors in accordance with customer requirements. The frame member has a female brick molding attachment receptacle. A plurality of brick molding variations is provided, all of which have a male coupling engageable with the female brick molding receptacle. An order is received from a customer for a selected style of frame with a selected style of brick molding. Lengths of the frame member are secured together to form the selected style of frame and in the process of forming the frame the male coupling of the selected style of brick molding is inserted into the female brick molding receptacle.
- Improvements are generally desired. It is therefore an object at least to provide a novel brick mold assembly, and a connector for the same and a kit for assembly of the same.
- In one aspect, there is provided a brick mold assembly for a door frame, comprising: a brick mold portion configured to be installed adjacent a door jamb portion; and a connector configured for connecting the brick mold portion to the door jamb portion, the connector comprising a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
- The first longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the brick mold portion. The brick mold portion may comprise at least one feature configured for receiving the first longitudinal clip member. The at least one feature may be a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member configured to cooperate with the first longitudinal clip member. The connector may further comprise a longitudinal intermediate portion joining the first longitudinal clip member and the second longitudinal clip member. The intermediate portion may comprise a longitudinal channel for receiving the longitudinal clip member of the brick mold portion.
- The second longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the door jamb portion. The door jamb portion may comprise at least one feature configured for receiving the second longitudinal clip member. The at least one feature is a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member of the door jamb portion configured to cooperate with the second longitudinal clip member. The connector may further comprise a longitudinal corner configured to abut a corresponding corner of the door jamb portion when the second longitudinal clip member engages the door jamb portion.
- The angle defined by the first and second longitudinal clip members may be about 90 degrees.
- The connector may be extruded.
- In another aspect, there is provided a kit for assembly of a brick mold assembly for a door frame, comprising: a brick mold portion configured to be installed adjacent a door jamb portion; and a connector configured for connecting the brick mold portion to the door jamb portion, the connector comprising a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
- The first longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the brick mold portion. The brick mold portion may comprise at least one feature configured for receiving the first longitudinal clip member. The at least one feature may be a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member configured to cooperate with the first longitudinal clip member. The connector may further comprise a longitudinal intermediate portion joining the first longitudinal clip member and the second longitudinal clip member. The intermediate portion may comprise a longitudinal channel for receiving the longitudinal clip member of the brick mold portion. The second longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the door jamb portion. The door jamb portion may comprise at least one feature configured for receiving the second longitudinal clip member. The at least one feature may be a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member configured to cooperate with the second longitudinal clip member.
- The connector may further comprise a longitudinal corner configured to abut a corresponding corner of the door jamb portion when the second longitudinal clip member engages the door jamb portion.
- The angle defined by the first and second longitudinal clip members may be about 90 degrees.
- The connector may be extruded.
- In another aspect, there is provided a connector for connecting a brick mold portion to a door frame, the connector comprising: a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
- The angle may be about 90 degrees.
- The first longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage the brick mold portion.
- The second longitudinal clip member may be configured to engage a door jamb portion. The connector may further comprise a longitudinal intermediate portion joining the first longitudinal clip member and the second longitudinal clip member. The intermediate portion may comprise a longitudinal channel for receiving a feature of the brick mold portion. The feature may be a longitudinal clip member of the brick mold portion.
- The connector may be extruded.
- Embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a door jamb assembly; -
FIGS. 2 a and 2 b are exploded sectional and sectional views, respectively, of a door jamb portion forming part of the door jamb assembly ofFIG. 1 , and taken along the indicated section line; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded, upper perspective view of a portion of the door jamb assembly ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded, lower perspective view of the portion of the door jamb assembly ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a lower perspective view of the portion of the door jamb assembly ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the door jamb assembly ofFIG. 1 , installed in a doorway opening; -
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the door jamb portion ofFIG. 2 b, installed in a doorway opening and having a brick mold fitted thereto; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a door jamb assembly, installed in a doorway opening; -
FIGS. 9 a and 9 b are exploded sectional and sectional views, respectively, of a door jamb portion, a brick mold portion and a connector forming part of the door jamb assembly ofFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the connector ofFIG. 9 a; -
FIG. 11 is an enlarged fragmentary view of a portion of the door jamb portion, the brick mold portion and the connector ofFIG. 9 b, identified byreference numeral 11; and -
FIG. 12 is a sectional view of the door jamb portion, the brick mold portion and the connector ofFIG. 9 b, installed in the doorway opening. - Turning now to
FIG. 1 , a door jamb assembly is shown and is generally indicated byreference numeral 20.Door jamb assembly 20 is configured to be installed in a doorway opening (not shown) of a wall for accommodating a door (not shown). Thedoor jamb assembly 20 comprises three (3)door jamb portions 22 that are connected by two (2)corner keys 24. - The
door jamb portion 22 may be better seen inFIGS. 2 to 5 . Eachdoor jamb portion 22 comprises an extruded, longitudinaldoor jamb member 30 and alongitudinal frame member 32. In this embodiment, thedoor jamb member 30 is fabricated of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) “cap stock”, and is formed by co-extrusion of recycled (or “regrind”) PVC and new PVC so as to provide a body of recycled PVC that is coated with layer of new PVC, as is known in the art. Thedoor jamb member 30 comprises a plurality of longitudinal internal cavities, which extend the length of thedoor jamb member 30 and which are separated by longitudinal internal webs. In the embodiment shown, thedoor jamb member 30 comprises a firstinternal cavity 34, a secondinternal cavity 36 and a thirdinternal cavity 38. - The
door jamb member 30 also comprises a plurality of longitudinal channels that extend the length of thedoor jamb member 30. In the embodiment shown, thedoor jamb member 30 comprises arounded channel 40 that extends the length of thedoor jamb member 30, and which is configured to engage theframe member 32 as described below. Thedoor jamb member 30 further comprises a biased,longitudinal clip member 42 disposed along a first side of the roundedchannel 40, and alongitudinal rib 44 disposed along a second side of the roundedchannel 40. Additionally, thedoor jamb member 30 comprises achannel 46 that is sized and shaped for accommodating a longitudinal reinforcement member (not shown) having a corresponding profile. Thedoor jamb member 30 further comprises achannel 47 that is sized and configured to accommodate weather stripping, and a biased,longitudinal clip member 48 spaced from a longitudinal external corner 49 which together define an external,longitudinal channel 51 therebetween. Thechannel 51 is configured to accommodate trim surrounding the exterior of the doorway opening, such as for example a brick mold portion. - In this embodiment, each
frame member 32 is formed by machining a longitudinal wooden board. In the embodiment shown, theframe member 32 comprises a roundedlongitudinal edge 50, a longitudinal groove 52 disposed along a first side of the roundedlongitudinal edge 50, and alongitudinal notch 62 disposed along a second side of the roundedlongitudinal edge 50. - The rounded
longitudinal edge 50 of theframe member 32 and therounded channel 40 of thedoor jamb member 30 are configured to matingly engage so as to form a “bullnose” joint therebetween. When engaged in this manner, thelongitudinal rib 44 matingly engages thelongitudinal notch 62, and maintains thedoor jamb member 30 and theframe member 32 in a parallel relationship. Additionally, when engaged in this manner, the biased,longitudinal clip member 42 engages the longitudinal groove 52 so as to secure theframe member 32 and thedoor jamb member 30 to each other. In this embodiment, theframe member 32 and thedoor jamb member 30 are further secured to each other by glue disposed between the roundedlongitudinal edge 50 and therounded channel 40. - The
corner key 24 may be better seen inFIGS. 3 and 4 . Eachcorner key 24 is a discrete and separate part from thedoor jamb portion 22. In this embodiment, eachcorner key 24 is fabricated of glass-filled nylon by injection molding. Eachcorner key 24 is generally shaped to engage theinternal cavities door jamb members 30, so as to form a generally ninety (90) degree, or a generally “right-angled”, joint between two (2)door jamb portions 22. Eachcorner key 24 comprises afirst panel 70 and asecond panel 72 that are connected along a common edge, and which are oriented generally orthogonally to each other. The first andsecond panels gussets 74, and by afirst end panel 76 and asecond end panel 78. A set of pins extends outwardly from each of the first andsecond panels first pin 82, asecond pin 84 and athird pin 86 extending from each of the first andsecond panels internal cavity 34, the secondinternal cavity 36 and the thirdinternal cavity 38, respectively, of thedoor jamb member 30. Thecorner key 24 further comprises acap pin 88 extending from thefirst end panel 76, which is sized and positioned to cover thechannels 54 andinterior cavities 92, when thecorner key 24 connects the two (2)door jamb portions 22. - In use, the
door jamb assembly 20 is assembled by providing two (2)corner keys 24 and three (3)door jamb portions 22, and namely two (2)door jamb portions 22 having a first length and one (1)door jamb portion 22 having a second length, the first length being greater than the second length. In this embodiment, eachdoor jamb portion 22 is provided with thedoor jamb member 30 already secured to theframe member 32. Each end of thedoor jamb portion 22 having the second length is then connected to a corresponding end of adoor jamb portion 22 having the first length using acorner key 24. In particular, adjacentdoor jamb portions 22 are connected by inserting afirst pin 82, asecond pin 84 and athird pin 86 of thecorner key 24 into the firstinternal cavity 34, the secondinternal cavity 36 and the thirdinternal cavity 38, respectively, of each adjacentdoor jamb portion 22. Once assembled, the assembled door jamb assembly may then be installed in a suitably-sized doorway opening in a wall, such that the one (1)door jamb portion 22 having the second length is oriented generally horizontally as a “header” and the two (2)door jamb portions 22 having the first length are oriented generally vertically. -
FIG. 6 shows thedoor jamb assembly 20 installed in a doorway opening of awall 92. Hinges (not shown) and lock set recesses (not shown) have been added to the frame members of the vertically-orienteddoor jamb portions 22 for accommodating a door D. -
FIG. 7 shows thedoor jamb portion 22 of thedoor jamb assembly 20 installed in another embodiment of a doorway opening of an exterior wall of a building, such as for example a house. As may be seen, thedoor jamb member 30 and theframe member 32 are positioned generally adjacent aninner surface 93 of aframe 94 surrounding the doorway opening. As may be seen, trim in the form of a longitudinalbrick mold portion 95 is accommodated by thelongitudinal channel 51, for generally finishing the joint between thedoor jamb portion 22 and anexterior surface 96 of thedoorway opening frame 94 and a surface of anexterior brick wall 97. Additionally, in the embodiment shown, a reinforcement member in the form of abar 98 having a “C”-shaped cross-sectional profile is accommodated by thechannel 46, for generally providing reinforcement to thedoor jamb portion 22. - As will be appreciated, the “bullnose” joint formed between the rounded
longitudinal edge 50 of theframe member 32 and therounded channel 40 of thedoor jamb member 30 is strong, and is simple in design and may advantageously be fabricated at a low cost. Moreover, the inherent strength of the “bullnose” joint advantageously eliminates the need for additional fasteners between thedoor jamb member 30 and theframe member 32, such as for example screws. Additionally, the roundedlongitudinal edge 50 can advantageously be formed in a facile manner, and without forming burrs or surface roughness that might otherwise occur during formation of non-rounded edges by machining As will be understood, the absence of burrs or surface roughness advantageously ensures a secure fit between therounded channel 40 and the roundedlongitudinal edge 50. Additionally, and as will be understood, the roundedlongitudinal edge 50 does not have longitudinal corners or edges that would otherwise be likely to tear or chip upon insertion into a receiving channel of a member fabricated of non-wooden material. - As will be appreciated, the
corner key 24 is configured to join two (2)door jamb portions 22 without requiring the ends of thedoor jamb portions 22 to be cut to a specific angle, other than the 90 degree angle formed during manufacture of thedoor jamb member 30. As will be appreciated, this eliminates the need to modify the ends of thedoor jamb portions 22, such as for example by cutting an end to a 45 degree angle by miter saw, during on site assembly of thedoor jamb assembly 20. This allows thedoor jamb assembly 20 to be assembled from “stock” or unmodified parts, which advantageously reduces the cost of assembly of thedoor jamb assembly 20, and which advantageously allows parts that may have been damaged during transport or during assembly to be easily replaced. - The brick mold is not limited to that described above, and in other embodiments, the other brick molds may be used. For example,
FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of a door jamb assembly, which is generally indicated byreference numeral 120.Door jamb assembly 120 is configured to be installed in a doorway opening of an exterior wall of a building, such as for example a house, for accommodating a door D. Thedoor jamb assembly 120 is generally similar to thedoor jamb assembly 20 described above and with reference toFIGS. 1 to 6 , and comprises three (3)door jamb portions 22 that are connected by two (2)corner keys 24. In this embodiment, eachdoor jamb portion 22 comprises an extruded, longitudinaldoor jamb member 30 and alongitudinal frame member 32, as described above and with reference toFIGS. 1 to 6 . - The
door jamb assembly 120 also comprises a brick mold assembly comprising a plurality of extruded, longitudinalbrick mold portions 150. One of thebrick mold portions 150 may be better seen inFIGS. 9 a and 9 b. In this embodiment, eachbrick mold portion 150 is fabricated of PVC “cap stock”, and is formed by co-extrusion of recycled (or “regrind”) PVC and new PVC so as to provide a body of recycled PVC that is coated with layer of new PVC, as is known in the art. Thebrick mold portion 150 comprises a plurality of longitudinal internal cavities, which extend the length of thebrick mold portion 150 and which are separated by longitudinal internal webs. Thebrick mold portion 150 further comprises alongitudinal fastening flange 152 extending outwardly from thebrick mold portion 150, and which extends the length thereof. Thebrick mold portion 150 also comprises alongitudinal flange 154 and a biased,longitudinal clip member 156 that extends outwardly from thebrick mold portion 150, both of which extend the length of thebrick mold portion 150 and which together define an external,longitudinal channel 157 therebetween. Thelongitudinal clip member 156 has alongitudinal rib 158 disposed along an outer side thereof, and which extends the length thereof. - The brick mold assembly also comprises a plurality of
longitudinal connectors 160, eachconnector 160 being configured for connecting thebrick mold portion 150 to thedoor jamb portion 22. In this embodiment, theconnector 160 is formed by extrusion, and is fabricated of extruded PVC. Eachconnector 160 comprises a biased, firstlongitudinal clip member 162 and a biased, secondlongitudinal clip member 164 that are joined by a longitudinalintermediate portion 166. The longitudinal axis of the firstlongitudinal clip member 162 is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the secondlongitudinal clip member 164, and the secondlongitudinal clip member 164 is oriented relative to the firstlongitudinal clip member 162 so as to define an angle θ therebetween, as may be seen inFIG. 10 . In this embodiment, the angle is about ninety (90) degrees. The firstlongitudinal clip member 162 and the longitudinalintermediate portion 166 define a longitudinalinner channel 168 therebetween, and the secondlongitudinal clip member 164 and the longitudinalintermediate portion 166 define a longitudinalouter corner 170 therebetween. - The second
longitudinal clip member 164 of theconnector 160 is configured to matingly engage thechannel 51 of thedoor jamb member 30, and to cooperate with thelongitudinal clip member 48 for connecting theconnector 160 to thedoor jamb portion 22. When theconnector 160 anddoor jamb portion 22 are connected in this manner, the longitudinalouter corner 170 abuts a longitudinal corner of thedoor jamb portion 22 in a nestled manner, as may be seen inFIG. 11 . - The
longitudinal clip member 156 of thebrick mold portion 150 is configured to matingly engage the longitudinalinner channel 168 of theconnector 160, and to cooperate with the firstlongitudinal clip member 162 for connecting thebrick mold portion 150 to theconnector 160. Reciprocally, the firstlongitudinal clip member 162 of theconnector 160 is configured to matingly engage thelongitudinal channel 157 of thebrick mold portion 150, for cooperating with thelongitudinal clip member 156 of thebrick mold portion 150. When thebrick mold portion 150 andconnector 160 are connected in this manner, thelongitudinal rib 158 abuts an outer surface of thelongitudinal clip member 48 of thedoor jamb member 30. As will be understood, when engaged in this manner, thelongitudinal rib 158 covers the joint between thelongitudinal clip member 48 and thelongitudinal clip member 156, and urges thelongitudinal clip member 48 toward the second longitudinal clip member, 164 for securing the connection between thedoor jamb member 30, thebrick mold portion 150 and theconnector 160. - In use, the
brick mold assembly 120 is assembled by providing two (2)corner keys 24 and three (3)door jamb portions 22, and namely two (2)door jamb portions 22 of a first length and configured for being oriented generally vertically and one (1)door jamb portion 22 of a second length and configured for being oriented generally horizontally, and namely as a “header”door jamb portion 22, the first length being greater than the second length. In this embodiment, eachdoor jamb portion 22 is provided with thedoor jamb member 30 already secured to theframe member 32. Each end of the “header”door jamb portion 22 of the second length is then connected to a corresponding end of adoor jamb portion 22 of the first length using acorner key 24, in the manner described above fordoor jamb assembly 20 and with reference toFIGS. 1 to 6 . - Three (3)
connectors 160 are provided, namely two (2)connectors 160 each having generally the same length as thedoor jamb portion 22 of the first length, and one (1)connector 160 having generally the same length as the headerdoor jamb portion 22 of the second length. Eachconnector 160 is connected to its correspondingdoor jamb portion 22 by inserting the secondlongitudinal clip member 164 into thelongitudinal channel 51 of thedoor jamb portion 22, such that the secondlongitudinal clip member 164 cooperates with thelongitudinal clip member 48, and such that the longitudinalouter corner 170 abuts a longitudinal corner of thedoor jamb portion 22 in a nestled manner. - Three (3)
brick mold portions 150 are provided, namely two (2)brick mold portions 150 each having a third length generally corresponding to the length of thedoor jamb portion 22 of the first length plus the width of one (1)corner key 24, and one (1)brick mold portion 150 having a fourth length generally corresponding to the length of the headerdoor jamb portion 22 of the second length plus the width of two (2)corner keys 24. Both longitudinal ends of thebrick mold portion 150 having the fourth length are cut to about a forty-five (45) degree angle, while only one longitudinal end of eachbrick mold portion 150 having the third length is cut to about a forty-five (45) degree angle. Eachbrick mold portion 150 is connected to itscorresponding connector 160 by inserting thelongitudinal clip member 156 into the longitudinalinner channel 168 of theconnector 160, such that thelongitudinal clip member 156 cooperates with the firstlongitudinal clip member 162. When connected in this manner, thelongitudinal rib 158 of thebrick mold portion 150 abuts an outer surface of thelongitudinal clip member 48 of thedoor jamb portion 22. As will be understood, once all three (3)brick mold portions 150 are installed, the ends of thebrick mold portions 150 cut to about forty-five (45) degree angles abut to form miter joints, as shown inFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 12 shows a section of thedoor jamb assembly 120 installed in the doorway opening of an exterior wall of a building, such as for example a house. As may be seen, thedoor jamb portion 22 is positioned generally adjacent aninner surface 182 of aframe 180 surrounding the doorway opening. Thebrick mold portion 150 is connected to thedoor jamb portion 22 by theconnector 160, and generally finishes the joint between thedoor jamb portion 22 and anexterior surface 184 adjacent the doorway opening. - It will be understood that the brick mold assembly is not limited to use with the door jamb portion described above, and in other embodiments, the brick mold assembly may alternatively be used with a door frame assembly comprising door jamb portions each having a different cross-sectional profile than that of the door jamb portion described above, and/or comprising a header having a different cross-sectional profile than that of the header door jamb portion described above.
- Although in the embodiments described above, the door jamb assembly comprises two (2) door jamb portions having a first length and one (1) door jamb portion having a second length, where the first length being greater than the second length, in other embodiments, other configurations are possible depending on the dimensions of the doorway opening. For example, in other embodiments, the first length may alternatively be less than the second length, or the door jamb assembly may alternatively comprise three (3) door jamb portions having the same length.
- Although in the embodiment described above, the brick mold portion is fabricated of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) “cap stock”, in other embodiments, the brick mold portion may alternatively be fabricated of virgin PVC, recycled PVC, or of any other suitable extrudable polymer. In still other embodiments, the brick mold portion may alternatively be fabricated of extruded aluminum, extruded aluminum alloy, or pulltruded fiberglass composite.
- It will be understood that the cross-sectional profile of the brick mold portion is not limited to that of the embodiment described above, and in other embodiments, the brick mold portion may alternatively have a different cross-sectional profile. For example, the brick mold portion may alternatively have a different configuration of longitudinal internal cavities and flanges.
- It will be understood that the cross-sectional profile of the connector is not limited to that of the embodiment described above, and in other embodiments, the connector may alternatively have a different cross-sectional profile. For example, the angle defined between the second longitudinal clip member and the first longitudinal clip member may be different than ninety (90) degrees. In such an embodiment, the brick mold portion and/or the door jamb portion, or other door frame portion to which the connector is configured to be connected, would be suitably configured to accommodate the connector comprising the first and second longitudinal clip members.
- Although in the embodiment described above, during assembly of the door jamb assembly, three (3) connectors are provided, each having generally the same length as its corresponding door jamb portion, in other embodiments, a different number of connectors may alternatively be provided, where one or more of the connectors has a shorter length than its corresponding door jamb portion.
- Although in the embodiment described above, the connector is formed by extrusion, in other embodiments, the connector may alternatively be formed by another suitable method.
- Although in the embodiment described above, the connector is fabricated of PVC, in other embodiments, the connector may alternatively be fabricated of another suitable material.
- Although in the embodiment described above, the longitudinal internal cavities and the longitudinal channels of the brick mold portion extend the length of the brick mold portion, in other embodiments, at least one of the longitudinal internal cavities and/or at least one of the longitudinal channels may alternatively not extend the length of the brick mold portion.
- The invention also contemplates a kit of parts which, when assembled, forms the door jamb assembly of one or more of the embodiments described above.
- Although embodiments have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of skill in the art will appreciate that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope thereof as defined by the appended claims.
Claims (20)
1. A brick mold assembly for a door frame, comprising:
a brick mold portion configured to be installed adjacent a door jamb portion; and
a connector configured for connecting the brick mold portion to the door jamb portion, the connector comprising a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
2. The brick mold assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first longitudinal clip member is configured to engage the brick mold portion.
3. The brick mold assembly of claim 2 , wherein the brick mold portion comprises at least one feature configured for receiving the first longitudinal clip member.
4. The brick mold assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least one feature is a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member configured to cooperate with the first longitudinal clip member.
5. The brick mold assembly of claim 4 , wherein the connector further comprises a longitudinal intermediate portion joining the first longitudinal clip member and the second longitudinal clip member.
6. The brick mold assembly of claim 5 , wherein the intermediate portion comprises a longitudinal channel for receiving the longitudinal clip member of the brick mold portion.
7. The brick mold assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second longitudinal clip member is configured to engage the door jamb portion.
8. The brick mold assembly of claim 7 , wherein the door jamb portion comprises at least one feature configured for receiving the second longitudinal clip member.
9. The brick mold assembly of claim 8 , wherein the at least one feature is a longitudinal channel comprising a longitudinal clip member of the door jamb portion configured to cooperate with the second longitudinal clip member.
10. The brick mold assembly of claim 7 , wherein the connector further comprises a longitudinal corner configured to abut a corresponding corner of the door jamb portion when the second longitudinal clip member engages the door jamb portion.
11. The brick mold assembly of claim 1 , wherein the angle defined by the first and second longitudinal clip members is about 90 degrees.
12. The brick mold assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector is extruded.
13. A kit for assembly of a brick mold assembly for a door frame, comprising:
a brick mold portion configured to be installed adjacent a door jamb portion; and
a connector configured for connecting the brick mold portion to the door jamb portion, the connector comprising a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
14. A connector for connecting a brick mold portion to a door frame, the connector comprising:
a longitudinal body comprising a first longitudinal clip member and a second longitudinal clip member, the second longitudinal clip member being oriented relative to the first longitudinal clip member so as to define an angle therebetween.
15. The connector of claim 14 , wherein the first longitudinal clip member is configured to engage the brick mold portion.
16. The connector of claim 14 , wherein the second longitudinal clip member is configured to engage a door jamb portion member.
17. The connector of claim 14 , wherein the connector further comprises a longitudinal intermediate portion joining the first longitudinal clip member and the second longitudinal clip member.
18. The connector of claim 17 , wherein the intermediate portion comprises a longitudinal channel for receiving a feature of the brick mold portion.
19. The connector of claim 18 , wherein the feature is a longitudinal clip member of the brick mold portion.
20. The connector of claim 14 , wherein the connector is extruded.
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