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US 7,228,663 · App. 10/766,048 · Granted Jun 12, 2007

Decorative trim assemblies

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Patent No.
US 7,228,663
App. No.
10/766,048
Granted
Jun 12, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.

Claims (29)

1. An assembly for mounting to a structure, comprising:

a base having first and second sides and including a first base portion and a second base portion, the first base portion having at least one first portion rib extending longitudinally between the first and second sides and at least one first portion planar surface adjacent the at least one first portion rib, the at least one first portion rib having a generally U-shaped cross-section, the first base portion having at least one first portion notch located at each side, the second base portion having at least one second portion rib and at least one second portion planar surface adjacent the at least one second portion rib, the at least one second portion rib extending longitudinally between the first and second sides and having a generally U-shaped cross-section, the base second portion having at least one second portion lug extending from each side; and,

a cover having first and second sides, a first cover portion and a second cover portion and being removably connectable with the base, the first cover portion having at least one inwardly facing projection located on each side of the cover, each one of the at least one projection corresponding with each respective one of the at least one first portion notch, the second cover portion having at least one blind recess located at one each side of the cover, each one of the at least one blind recess corresponding to a respective one of the at least one second portion lugs.

2. An assembly, as set forth in claim 1 , the base having a third base portion adjacent the second base portion, the third base portion having at least one third portion rib and at least one third portion planar surface adjacent the at least one third portion rib, the at least one third portion rib having a generally U-shaped cross-section and being located between the first and second sides, the third base portion having at least one third portion notch located at each side, the cover having a third cover portion adjacent the second cover portion, the third cover portion having an inwardly facing projection located on each side of the cover, each inwardly facing projection corresponding with one of the third portion notches.

3. An assembly, as set forth in claim 1 , the first base portion having a plurality of first portion ribs.

4. An assembly, as set forth in claim 3 , the first base portion having a plurality of first portion planar surfaces, each first portion planar surface being located between a pair of first base portion ribs.

5. An assembly, as set forth in claim 1 , each first portion notch being aligned with an end of one of the first portion ribs.

6. As assembly, as set forth in claim 1 , the second base portion including a plurality of second portion ribs.

7. An assembly, as set forth in claim 6 , the second base portion having a plurality of second base portion planar surfaces, each second portion planar surface being located between a pair of second base portion ribs.

8. An assembly, as set forth in claim 1 , each of the first and second base portion planar surfaces having at least one notch for receiving a fastener.

9. An assembly, as set forth in claim 1 , each of the first and second base ribs having at least one aperture for receiving a fastener.

10. An assembly, as set forth in claim 1 , each second portion lug being aligned with an end of the second portion ribs.

11. A decorative trim assembly for mounting to a structure comprising:

an elongated base fastened directly to the structure, the base having;

at least one open ended reinforcement rib projecting laterally away from the structure and longitudinally across the base,

a plurality of planar portions at least in-part disposed intermittently between each respective one of the at least one open ended reinforcement rib and along the longitudinal length of the base,

at least one first notch generally defined by and located at first ends of the at least one open ended reinforcement rib, and

at least one second notch opened in an opposite direction to the at least one first notch and generally defined by and at opposite second ends of the at least one open ended reinforcement rib; and

an aesthetically pleasing cover for concealing the base, the cover having at least one first projection snap fitted into the at least one first notch and at least one second projection snap fitted into the at least one second notch.

12. The decorative trim assembly set forth in claim 11 further comprising:

at least one closed ended reinforcement rib of the base projecting laterally away from the structure and longitudinally across the base;

wherein the plurality of planar portions at least in-part are disposed intermittently between each respective one of the at least one close ended reinforcement rib and along the longitudinal length of the base;

at least one first lug of the base projecting outward from first ends of the at least one closed ended reinforcement rib;

at least one second lug of the base projecting outward from the opposite second ends of the at least one closed end reinforcement rib;

at least one first recess in the cover for snap receipt of each respective one of the at least one first lug; and

at least one second recess in the cover for snap receipt of each respective one of the at least one second lug.

13. An assembly for mounting to a structure, comprising:

an elongated base having a first base portion and a second base portion, the first base portion having at least one traversing first portion rib and at least one first portion planar surface adjacent the at least one first portion rib, the at least one first portion rib having a generally U-shaped cross-section, the first base portion having at least one first portion notch opened laterally outward with respect to the elongated base, the second base portion having at least one traversing second portion rib and at least one second portion planar surface adjacent the at least one second portion rib, the at least one second portion rib having a generally U-shaped cross-section, the base second portion having at least one second portion lug extending laterally outward with respect to the elongated base; and

an elongated cover co-extending longitudinally with the elongated base, the cover having a first cover portion and a second cover portion and being removably connectable with the base, the first cover portion having at least one projection extending laterally inward with respect to the elongated cover, each one of the at least one projection corresponding with each respective one of the at least one first portion notch, the second cover portion having at least one blind recess opened laterally outward with respect to the elongated cover, each one of the at least one blind recess corresponding to a respective one of the at least one second portion lugs.

Assignments (11)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 11, 2017
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: HEADWATERS INCORPORATED; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; HEADWATERS RESOURCES, LLC (FKA HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC.
Reel/Frame 042446/0199 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 8, 2017
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
To: HEADWATERS INCORPORATED; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; HEADWATERS HEAVY OIL, LLC; HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC.
Reel/Frame 042422/0640 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 27, 2015
From: HEADWATERS INCORPORATED, AS GRANTOR; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION; HEADWATERS HEAVY OIL, LLC, A UTAH CORPORATION; HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC., A UTAH CORPORATION
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 035327/0462 →
PATENT RELEASE (REEL:23699/FRAME:0452) Recorded Mar 26, 2015
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: HEADWATERS INCORPORATED, AS GRANTOR; HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC., A UTAH CORPORATION; HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC., A UTAH CORPORATION; HEADWATERS HEAVY OIL, LLC, A UTAH CORPORATION; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 035306/0558 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Nov 20, 2009
From: HEADWATERS INCORPORATED, A DELAWARE CORPORATION; HEADWATERS CTL, LLC, A UTAH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, USA; HEADWATERS HEAVY OIL, LLC, A UTAH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, USA; HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC., A UTAH CORPORATION, USA; HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC., A UTAH CORPORATION, USA; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION, USA
To: WILMINGTON TRUST FSB, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 023699/0452 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 30, 2009
From: HEADWATERS INCORPORATED; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 023449/0470 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 29, 2009
From: MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INCORPORATED
To: CURTIS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL CORPORATION; HEADWATERS CTL, LLC (SUCCESSOR TO HYDROCARBON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.); HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC. (SUCCESSOR TO HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION LLC) AND INSTITUTE OF COAL CHEMISTRY; CROZZOLI, GUALTIERO; HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC. (SUCCESSOR TO HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION LLC); HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC. (SUCCESSOR TO JTM INDUSTRIES, INC.); TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SUCCESSOR TO MID AMERICA BUILDING PRODUCTS); TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SUCCESSOR TO TAPCO PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.); HEADWATERS INCORPORATED; HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC.; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 023438/0778 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 29, 2009
From: MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INCORPORATED
To: CURTIS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL CORPORATION; HEADWATERS CTL., LLC (SUCCESSOR TO HYDROCARBON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.); HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC. (SUCCESSOR TO HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION LLC) AND INSTITUTE OF COAL CHEMISTRY; CROZZOLI, GUALTIERO; HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC. (SUCCESSOR TO HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION LLC); HEADWATER RESOURCES, INC. (SUCCESSOR TO JTM INDUSTRIES, INC.); TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SUCCESSOR TO MID AMERICA BUILDING PRODUCTS); TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATON (SUCCESSOR TO TAPCO PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.); HEADWATERS INCORPORATED; HEADWATERS RESOURCES, INC.; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 023449/0740 →
SECOND LIEN IP SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 28, 2004
From: HEADWATERS INCORPORATED; ACM BLOCK & BRICK GENERAL, INC.; ACM BLOCK & BRICK PARTNER, LLC; ACM BLOCK & BRICK, LLC; ACM BLOCK & BRICK, LP; ACM FLEXCRETE, LP; ACM GEORGIA, INC.; AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, INC.; BEST MASONRY & TOOL SUPPLY, INC.; CHIHUAHUA STONE LLC; COVOL ENGINEERED FUELS, LC; COVOL SERVICES CORPORATION; DON'S BUILDING SUPPLY, L.P.; EAGLE STONE & BRICK LLC; ELDORADO ACQUISITION, LLC; ELDORADO G-ACQUISITION CO.; ELDORADO SC-ACQUISITION CO.; ELDORADO STONE ACQUISITION CO., LLC; ELDORADO STONE CORPORATION; ELDORADO STONE FUNDING CO., LLC; ELDORADO STONE LLC; ELDORADO STONE OPERATIONS, LLC; GLOBAL CLIMATE RESERVE CORPORATION; HEADWATERS CLEAN COAL CORP.; HEADWATERS HEAVY OIL, INC.; HEADWATERS NANOKINETIX, INC.; HEADWATERS OLYSUB CORPORATION; HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC.; HTI CHEMICAL SUBSIDIARY, INC.; HYDROCARBON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; ISG MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS, INC.; ISG PARTNER, INC.; ISG RESOURCES, INC.; ISG SERVICES CORPORATION; ISG SWIFT CRETE, INC.; L&S STONE LLC; L-B STONE LLC; LEWIS W. OSBORNE, INC.; MAGNA WALL, INC.; NORTHWEST PROPERTIES LLC; NORTHWEST STONE & BRICK CO., INC.; NORTHWEST STONE & BRICK LLC; PALESTINE CONCRETE TILE COMPANY, L.P.; STONECRAFT INDUSTRIES LLC; TEMPE STONE LLC; UNITED TERRAZZO SUPPLY CO., INC.; VFL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION; ELDORADO FUNDING CO.; TAPCO HOLDINGS, INC.; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; VANTAGE BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION; MTP, INC.; ATLANTIC SHUTTER SYSTEMS, INC.; METAMORA PRODUCTS CORPORATION; METAMORA PRODUCTS CORPORATION OF ELKLAND; WAMCO CORPORATION; BUILDERS EDGE, INC.; COMACO, INC.
To: MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 015908/0816 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 25, 2004
From: HEADWATERS INCORPORATED; ACM BLOCK & BRICK GENERAL, INC.; ACM BLOCK & BRICK PARTNER, LLC,; ACM BLOCK & BRICK, LLC,; ACM BLOCK & BRICK, LP,; ACM FLEXCRETE, LP,; ACM GEORGIA, INC.,; AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, INC.,; BEST MASONRY & TOOL SUPPLY, INC.,; CHIHUAHUA STONE LLC,; COVOL ENGINEERED FUELS, LC,; COVOL SERVICES CORPORATION,; DON'S BUILDING SUPPLY, L.P.,; EAGLE STONE & BRICK LLC,; ELDORADO ACQUISITION, LLC,; ELDORADO G-ACQUISITION CO.,; ELDORADO SC-ACQUISITION CO.,; ELDORADO STONE ACQUISITION CO., LLC,; ELDORADO STONE CORPORATION,; ELDORADO STONE FUNDING CO., LLC,; ELDORADO STONE LLC,; ELDORADO STONE OPERATIONS LLC,; GLOBAL CLIMATE RESERVE CORPORATION,; HEADWATERS CLEAN COAL CORP.,; HEADWATERS HEAVY OIL, INC.,; HEADWATERS NANOKINETIX, INC.,; HEADWATERS OLYSUB CORPORATION,; HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC.,; HTI CHEMICAL SUBSIDIARY, INC.; HYDROCARBON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.,; ISG MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS, INC.,; ISG PARTNER, INC.,; ISG RESOURCES, INC.,; ISG SERVICES CORPORATION,; ISG SWIFT CRETE, INC.,; L&S STONE LLC,; L-B STONE LLC,; LEWIS W. OSBORNE, INC.,; MAGNA WALL, INC.,; NORTHWEST PROPERTIES LLC,; NORTHWEST STONE & BRICK CO., INC.,; NORTHWEST STONE & BRICK LLC,; PALESTINE CONCRETE TILE COMPANY, L.P.,; STONECRAFT INDUSTRIES LLC,; TEMPE STONE LLC,; UNITED TERRAZZO SUPPLY CO., INC.,; VFL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION,; ELDORADO FUNDING CO.; TAPCO HOLDINGS, INC.,; TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION,; VANTAGE BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION,; MTP, INC.,; ATLANTIC SHUTTER SYSTEMS, INC.,; METAMORA PRODUCTS CORPORATION,; METAMORA PRODUCTS CORPORATION OF ELKLAND,; WAMCO CORPORATION,; BUILDERS EDGE, INC.,; COMACO, INC.,
To: MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 015896/0667 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 28, 2004
From: SCHIEDEGGER, CHARLES; ALLEN, CLYDE; DENNIS, DEAN
To: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL
Reel/Frame 014941/0697 →