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Magnetic trim

a technology of magnetic trim and mounting brackets, which is applied in the direction of stands/trestles, kitchen equipment, construction, etc., can solve the problems of difficult removal of trim, difficult replacement of trim, and difficulty in removing trim for the typical non-skilled person, etc., to achieve the effect of easy removal and replacement of trim

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-09-11
COHOON DENISE M
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[0009]Magnetic trim (baseboards, crown molding, door jams, etc.) that will be secured to permanent structures (walls or ceilings), using magnetic attraction between a magnet and a magnetic conductor is disclosed. The magnetic properties between the magnets within the trim and the magnetic conductor placed on the permanent structure will keep the trim securely in place while providing for easy removal and replacement of the trim.

Problems solved by technology

Once the trim has been put in place it is not easily removable.
During removal, the trim is often broken or damaged from tools used to remove or release the fasteners.
Standard practice of painting or texturing the permanent structure is an issue for non-removable trim for the typical non-skilled person.
The imperfections typical with this type of textile installation are then hidden with caulking, or left imperfect and unfinished.
The preparation time to tape off the desired area, whether it is the trim or the permanent structure is time consuming and labor intensive.
Using tape is not precise and can still cause unwanted results.
Removing the tape can be messy.
Applying the tape or painting the trim, especially floor trim, can put you in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.

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[0017]The present invention relates generally to the installation of trim and more precisely, to the installation and easy removal of trim. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements. Various modifications to the preferred embodiment and the generic principles and features described herein will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiment shown but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.

[0018]Magnetically secure, removable trim would eliminate or dramatically decrease all of the above mentioned deficiencies. In addition, the preparation time would be reduced to only physically removing the trim from the permanent structure. Tape would not be applied, therefore removing the need for precise painting skills....

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Abstract

Magnetic trim (baseboards, crown molding, door jams, etc.) that will be secured to permanent structures (walls or ceilings), using magnetic attraction between a magnet and a magnetic conductor is disclosed. The magnetic properties between the magnets within the trim and the magnetic conductor placed on the permanent structure will keep the trim securely in place while providing for easy removal and replacement of the trim.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority Under 35 U.S.C. §119, to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 893,347, filed Mar. 6, 2007, all of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the installation of trim and more specifically, to the installation and easy removal of trim. Trim is used as a global or generic term to include but not limited to items such as baseboards, crown molding and door jam molding.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Current standard installation practices of trim are done using fasteners such as nails or staples. Once the trim has been put in place it is not easily removable. Trim is typically removed to change the appearance of the permanent structure (wall, ceiling or flooring) or to change the appearance of the trim itself. Appearance change can include painting, wallpapering, and texturing or new floor installation. During removal, ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G29/00
CPCE04F19/0472E04F19/04
Inventor COHOON, DENISE L.
Owner COHOON DENISE M
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