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Cover for siding trim member

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-06
BLUEGRASS PRODS
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[0002]The present invention comprises a cover for a trim member that has an outer peripheral flange. The cover includes a flange on three sides and a raised body portion. The peripheral edge of the flange includes a C-channel which is adapted to slide onto the outer peripheral flange of the trim member. Because the cover is open at its bottom, it can slide over and cover a plug inserted into an electrical outlet. The same cover can cover a faucet surrounded by a trim member. This will keep water from the inside of the trim member and / or the electrical outlet, is aesthetically appealing, and, further, will partially insulate a faucet.

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Water can get on the plug and cause a short.

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[0008]As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is a cover 10 which attaches to a trim member 12 which is fastened to the exterior surface 13 of a building wherein the exterior surface 13 is covered with siding 14.

[0009]Typically, the trim member 12 includes a J-channel 16. The J-channel 16 includes a nailing flange 18 adapted to attach to the exterior 13 of the building, a neck portion 20, and an outer peripheral flange 22.

[0010]There are a wide variety of trim members which have a J-channel. Some of these, for example, are disclosed in McCleod U.S. Pat. No. 4,920,708; Vagedes U.S. Pat. No. 4,726,152; and Vagedes U.S. Pat. No. 5,526,619.

[0011]An exemplary trim member, mounted with an electrical outlet 26, is shown in FIG. 3A. As shown, a plug 27 is inserted in outlet 26. An alternate embodiment, shown in FIG. 3B, surrounds a faucet 28. The trim member can include a one-piece J-channel or a two-piece J-channel as disclosed in McCleod U.S. Pat. No. 4,920,708.

[0012]The cover 10 includ...

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Abstract

A cover for a siding trim member which has an integral J-channel includes a peripheral three-sided edge portion that includes a peripheral C-channel and a raised central portion. The C-channel of the edge portion is designed to slide over the peripheral edge of the J-channel holding the cover in position and protecting the electrical outlet or plumbing fixture within said trim member.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]When plastic siding is applied to a building, trim members are used to either surround a faucet or electrical outlet. There are numerous devices to accomplish this, such as those disclosed in Vagedes U.S. Pat. No. 4,726,152 and McCleod U.S. Pat. No. 4,920,708, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. These trim members include a J-channel that allows siding to butt up against the edge of the trim member. The J-channel includes an outer peripheral flange that conceals the cut edge of the siding. When a plug is inserted into an exterior electrical outlet, it is exposed to the weather. Water can get on the plug and cause a short.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention comprises a cover for a trim member that has an outer peripheral flange. The cover includes a flange on three sides and a raised body portion. The peripheral edge of the flange includes a C-channel which is adapted to slide onto the outer peripheral flange...

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IPC IPC(8): E04C1/39
CPCH02G3/14
Inventor VAGEDES, MICHAEL
Owner BLUEGRASS PRODS