Two-part composite molding and trim with raceway

a technology of raceways and composite molding, which is applied in the direction of walls, construction, building components, etc., can solve the problems of labor-intensive installation and finishing of interior moldings, no time saving with one product, and inability to achieve the effect of easy surface treatment, easy installation, and comparably priced

a technology of raceways and composite molding, which is applied in the direction of walls, construction, building components, etc., can solve the problems of labor-intensive installation and finishing of interior moldings, no time saving with one product, and inability to achieve the effect of easy surface treatment, easy installation, and comparably priced

US20060096203A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-11WEINSTEIN GARY M
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[0022] A molding 10 of the present invention is shown assembled in FIG. 1 applied to a wall 100, and disassembled in FIG. 2. The molding 10 includes a base 12 and a face 14. The molding 10 is configured for attachment of the base 12 to the wall 100 (or other desired structure). Means for attaching the base 12 to the wall 100 may be nails (for permanent attachment) or screws (for removable attachment), or other means, such as bolts, staples, adhesive, or the like. Preferably, the base 12 is screwed to the wall 100 through one or more attachment ports 16.

[0023] The base 12 is preferably configured in the shape of a channel with main body 18, first sidewall 20, and second sidewall 22. The base 12 may be fabricated of one or more pieces of selectable length. The base 12 may be fabricated of a metallic material or a non-metallic material. The base 12 is preferably fabricated of a polymeric material such as a thermoplastic including, but not limited to, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypro...

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A two-part molding fabricated to include one or nonmetallic components and a wiring raceway. The molding includes a base attachable to a wall or other surface, and a face fabricated of the nonmetallic component, such as a wood polymer composite. The face is easily removably attachable to the base and it and the base are formed such that when they are joined together, the raceway is established between them. The face may be formed by extrusion or other means into a selectable shape, and is suitable for painting, staining, printing, or other surface treatment to give a desired appearance. The two-part arrangement of the molding allows painting of the wall to which it is attached without unintended to the visible surface of the molding. The face includes an interior miter channel for receiving a miter plate to ensure tight fit of the molding around comers.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] The present application claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 625,764, filed Nov. 8, 2004, entitled “EXTRUDED WOOD POLYMER COMPOSITE “FACE” MOLDING PROFILES” of the same named inventor. The entire contents of that prior application are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to molding and trim products. More particularly, the present invention relates to molding to be applied to any of walls, door frames, and window frames. The present invention is directed to a two-part composite molding including a wiring raceway. For purposes of description of the present invention, the word molding refers to any of molding, trim, casing, mopboard or the like that is applied to the perimeter of walls, doors, and windows. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art. [0005] Traditionally, solid wood has been used for interior m...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
11 May 2006
Publication
US20060096203A1
IPC
E04B2/00
CPC
E04F19/0463; E04F19/0495; E04F2019/0413; E04F2019/0431; E04F2019/044; E04F2019/0454
Inventors
WEINSTEIN, GARY M.