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PREFABRICATED REMOVABLE MOULDING SYSTEM
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.
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[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
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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
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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.
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[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.
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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.
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[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
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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
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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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