BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features and advantages of the various embodiments disclosed herein will be better understood with respect to the following description and drawings, in which like numbers refer to like parts throughout, and in which:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a prior art arched door jamb assembly showing an arch jamb connected to opposing side jambs utilizing a notch;
FIG. 1A is a front view of a connective joint of the arched door jamb assembly of FIG. 1;
FIG. 2 is a front view of another prior art arched door jamb assembly showing an arch jamb connected to opposing side jambs wherein cuts are made to opposing ends of the arch jamb and to distal top ends of the side jambs;
FIG. 2A is a front view of a connective joint of the arched door jamb assembly of FIG. 2;
FIG. 3 is a front view of yet another prior art arched door jamb assembly showing an arch jamb connected to opposing side jambs utilizing an angled cut into the opposing ends of the arch jamb;
FIG. 3A is a front view of a connective joint of the arched door jamb assembly of FIG. 3;
FIG. 4 is an exemplary enlarged front view of a connective joint of the prior art arched door jamb assemblies illustrating an obstruction that prevents the assembly from properly mating with a corner bead;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of a leg interface of a connective end of an exemplary door jamb arch assembly being mated with a corner bead and having no obstruction, according to an aspect of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a door jamb arch assembly installed in a doorframe, the doorframe having opposing parallel sides and a horizontal support, the assembly having an arch jamb and opposing vertical jamb members, the arch jamb including connective ends being attached to the vertical jamb members utilizing an arch jamb leg interface;
FIG. 6A is a enlarged front view of the attachment of the connective end of the arch jamb to the vertical jamb member as shown in FIG. 6, showing engagement of the leg interface with the vertical jamb member and a parallel side of a door frame, according to an aspect of the present invention;
FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of the leg interface of the connective end shown in FIG. 6A showing first and second vertical faces and a horizontal face interposed therebetween, according to an aspect of the present invention;
FIG. 8 is an enlarged partial side view of the connective end and the vertical jamb member of the assembly shown in FIG. 6A, according to an aspect of the present invention;
FIG. 9 is a front view of a table saw, fence, and guide fixture for machining the arch jamb to create the leg interface according to an aspect of the present invention, according to an aspect of the present invention; and
FIG. 10 is a partial front view of the leg interface illustrating a cut-out portion of a given connective end of the arch jamb that may be removed during the machining process to form the leg interface in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, according to an aspect of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring now to the drawings wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments of the invention only, and not for purposes of limiting the same, FIG. 6 is an illustration of a door jamb arch assembly 100 including an innovative arch jamb leg interface 102. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the door jamb arch assembly 100 comprises a pair of opposing vertical jamb members 104 and an arch jamb 106 interposed therebetween. The assembly 100 may be utilizing in a door frame 108. As indicated above, such door frames 108 may be utilized to facilitate passage through openings in walls, for example. The dimensions associated with the door frame 108 typically depend on the purposes for which the opening will be used. In some cases, the opening may be used to accommodate a door, and in other situations, the opening may simply be used to facilitate passage into an adjacent room. It will be noted the embodiments described herein may be utilized in various ways to enhance the beauty and structural integrity of any opening in the wall that incorporates an arch.
In standard construction, the door frame 108 typically includes opposing parallel sides 110 and a horizontal support 112. Nevertheless, the embodiments disclosed herein may also be used with a door frame 108 that does or does not include the horizontal support 112. Further, it is contemplated that substitutes for the opposing parallel sides 110 may be provided; the structural significance of the opposing parallel sides 110 with respect to embodiments of the present invention will be discussed further below.
The opposing parallel sides 110 are often fabricated from 2″×4″ wood studs or other comparable materials, which may be of other dimensions. The horizontal support 112 is interposed between the opposing parallel sides 110 at top ends 114 of the opposing parallel sides 110, and is typically oriented orthogonally with respect to the opposing parallel sides 110. Similar to the opposing parallel sides 110, the horizontal support 112 is typically made from 2″×4″ wood stud. The horizontal support 112 is also typically attached to the opposing parallel sides 110 utilizing common fasteners such as nails or screws. Thus, the door frame 108 typically is fabricated in the shape of a rectangle. While embodiments of the present invention may be used with only the opposing parallel sides 110, such configurations may be less common; nevertheless, the horizontal support 112 may be omitted. Finally, it is also contemplated that various other configurations for the door frame 108 may be developed that allow use for the embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein.
In fact, due to the variations in building construction, the use of the opposing parallel sides 110 and the horizontal support 112 of the door frame 108 may be obviated by implementing embodiments of the present invention. For example, the opposing vertical jamb members 104 of the door jamb arch assembly 100 may be configured to serve as the opposing parallel sides 110 of the door frame 108. Nevertheless, in preferred implementations of the embodiments discussed herein, the opposing vertical jamb members 104 abut the parallel sides 110 of the door frame 108. This embodiment is more likely considering the common practice of combining multiple 2×4's (i.e. reinforcing the parallel sides 110) on either side of the door frame 108 in order to obtain desirable strength properties. Thus, as discussed further below, the opposing parallel sides 110 of the door frame 108 may be utilized in conjunction with the arched jamb member in order to further strengthen the doorjamb arch assembly 100.
As mentioned, the door jamb arch assembly 100 comprises the pair of opposing vertical jamb members 104 and the arch jamb 106 interposed therebetween. As shown in FIG. 6, the vertical jamb members 104 each include internal and external surfaces 116, 118 and a top surface 120. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the external surfaces 118 of the vertical jamb members 104 preferably abut the opposing parallel sides 110 of the door frame 108. Indeed, according to a preferred embodiment, the entire external surface 118 of the vertical jamb member 104 abuts a respective parallel side 110 of the door frame 108.
Each vertical jamb member 104 defines a jamb width 122, as illustrated in FIG. 6A. The jamb width 122 is the length of the top surface 120 of the vertical jamb member 104. In addition, the vertical jamb member 104 may define a jamb depth 124. The jamb depth 124 may typically correspond to the thickness of the wall.
The vertical jamb members 104 are preferably fabricated from a wood material. Nevertheless, many suitable substitutes are available in the industry. For example, many types of fiber board, such as medium density fiber board, as well as numerous other materials such as metals and composites, may be used in fabricating the opposing vertical jamb members 104.
As shown in FIG. 6, the arch jamb 106 defines a curvature 126, opposing connective ends 128, and an upper surface 129. The arch jamb leg interface 102, which defines first and second vertical faces 130, 132 and a horizontal face 134 disposed intermediate the first and second vertical faces 130, 132. As shown in FIG. 6A, the first and second vertical faces 130, 132 are preferably substantially parallel to the internal and external surfaces 116, 118 of the opposing vertical jamb members 104, respectively. Furthermore, the horizontal face 134 of the leg interface 102 defines an interface horizontal width 136 and an interface depth 138. The interface horizontal width 136 is preferably sized to correspond to the jamb width 122 of the top surface 120 of the opposing vertical jamb, and the interface depth 138 should preferably likewise be sized to correspond to the jamb depth 124 of the top surface 120 of the opposing vertical jamb member 104. Finally, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 7, the first vertical face 130 of the leg interface 102 defines a first interface height 140, and the second vertical face 132 of the leg interface 102 defines a second interface height 142. The first interface height 140 should preferably be greater than the maximum distance through which the opposing connective ends 128 may be vertically displaced in order to ensure that no visible gap develops intermediate the horizontal face 134 of the leg interface 102 and the top surface 120 of the opposing vertical jamb member 104.
Referring now to FIG. 7, according to an aspect of embodiments of the present invention, the horizontal face 134 of the leg interface 102 is preferably configured to mate with the top surface 120 of the respective vertical jamb member 104. Further, the first vertical face 130 of the connective ends 128 is preferably configured to mate with the internal surface 116 of the respective vertical jamb member 104, as illustrated in FIG. 6. Thus, the first vertical face 130 of the connective end 128 of the arch jamb 106 provides a surface engagement with the internal surface 116 of the vertical jamb member 104 that allows any forces exerted laterally through the arch jamb 106 to be distributed laterally to the opposing vertical jamb member 104. Further, a potential vertical friction force between the first vertical face 130 and the internal surface 116 of the vertical jamb member 104 may serve to counteract any upward vertical force exerted relative to the arch jamb 106, thus tending to maintain steady the engagement between the first vertical face 130 of the connective end 128 and the internal surface 116 of the vertical jamb member 104.
In addition, according to another aspect of embodiments of the present invention, the second vertical face 132 of each connective end 128 is configured to engage the respective opposing parallel side 110 of the door frame 108. This unique aspect of embodiments of the present invention provides for superior structural strength of the arch jamb 106 as a result of the innovative leg interface 102, which was not present in prior art arched door jamb assemblies 10.
For example, if a downward force is exerted at an apex of the arch jamb 106, such force is transferred through the arch jamb 106 toward the opposing connective ends 128, through the leg interfaces 102 and toward the vertical jamb members 104. This force may tend to reduce the curvature 126 of the arch jamb 106 (as similarly described above in relation to FIGS. 3 and 3A). As a result, the opposing connective ends 128 may be forced horizontally outwardly with respect to each other. The first vertical faces 130 of the opposing connective ends 128 may engage the internal surface 116 of the vertical jamb member 104 and thereby resist the horizontally outward movement of the connective end 128 and thus counter the relatively downward force exerted on the arched jamb member. However, as in the illustration of FIG. 3 and 3A, a stress concentration would likely result at the connective end 128 where the horizontal face 134 intersects with the first vertical face 130. In order to alleviate this stress concentration, the second vertical face 132 engages with the opposing parallel side 110 of the door frame 108. This engagement may thus serve to mitigate the stress concentration on the connective end 128 at an intersection 144 of the horizontal face 134 and the first vertical face 130 of the connective end 128 by sharing any horizontal load that is exerted through the connective end 128. The engagement of the second vertical face 132 to the opposing parallel side 110 of the door frame 108 thus transfers the horizontal load throughout the length of the arch jamb 106 instead of having a localized stress concentration at the intersection 144 of the horizontal face 134 and the first vertical face 130. The engagement of the second vertical face 132 to the opposing parallel side 110, as well as the engagement of the first vertical face 130 with the internal surface 116 of the vertical jamb member 104, may tend to reduce the likelihood of failure of the connective ends 128 upon significant loading.
Referring now to FIG. 5, according to another advantageous aspect of the present invention, the assembly 100 does not include any obstructions as found in the prior art assemblies 10 (illustrated in FIG. 4). Therefore, the assembly 100 may be used with corner bead 38 without incurring the additional labor and expense of removing an obstruction to achieve proper mating between the external surface 118 of the jamb member 104 and the inner surface 40 of the corner bead 38, as well as between the upper surface 129 of the arch member 106 and the inner surface 40 of the corner bead 38. Thus, each connective end 128 of the arch jamb 106, as well as each opposing vertical jamb member 104 does not need to be cut or machined after assembly, as was required in the prior art assemblies 10. As mentioned above, each of the prior art arch doorjamb assemblies 10 have the disadvantage that the side jamb 12 of each assembly 10 meets the arch jamb 14 to form an obstruction 36 that protrudes beyond the corner bead 38 when being installed therein, as shown in FIG. 4. As indicated previously, the corner bead 38 typically extends continuously about the assembly 10. In order to properly mate with the inner surface 40 of the corner bead 38, the obstruction 36 needed to be removed from the assembly 10, which may require significant time and expense.
However, according to embodiments of the present invention, there is no problematic obstruction to be cut off after the assembly 100 is created. Instead, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper surface 129 of the arch member 106, the second vertical face 132 of each connective end 128, as well as the external surfaces 118 of the vertical jamb members 104, are configured to mate with exterior surface 40 of the corner bead 38. This is achieved, as explained below with reference to FIGS. 9-10, due to the manufacturing of the assembly 100. Thus, there is no need for cutting away any obstruction from the connective end 128 after creating the assembly 100. The connective end 128 may therefore be properly formed prior to assemblage of the assembly 100 and therefore achieves a proper fit with the inner surface 40 of the corner bead 38. The configuration of the arch jamb 106 and the second vertical face 132 therefore coincides with the angle and configuration of inner surface 40 of the corner bead 38. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention include this innovative advantage over all of the prior art methods and assemblies 10, which therefore makes the present assembly 100 faster and cheaper to make, easier to install, and more aesthetically pleasing.
According to another inventive aspect of embodiments of the present invention, it is further contemplated that the engagement leg interface 102 of the connective end 128 to the respective vertical jamb member 104 may create a slip joint 146. In particular, the slip joint 146 is created where the first vertical face 130 mates with the internal surface 116 of the vertical jamb member 104. The slip joint 146 is particularly useful in several situations. For example, as mentioned above, if there is unexpected vertical shifting between the horizontal face 134 of the leg interface 102 and the top surface 120 of the vertical jamb member 104 over a distance less than the first interface height 140, the slip joint 146 ensures that no visible gap is created between the connective end 128 and the vertical jamb member 104. In addition, the continuing engagement of the second vertical face 132 with the opposing parallel side 110 of the door frame 108 tends to ensure the continuing structural stability of the assembly 100 during such vertical shifting.
Further, if the connective end 128 requires adjustment during construction, particularly when the connective end 128 needs to be raised with respect to the top surface 120 of the respective vertical jamb member 104, the slip joint 146 allows the connective end 128 to be vertically adjusted without creating a visible gap between the vertical jamb member 104 and the connective end 128. In such circumstances, when a gap needs to be created in order to vertically adjust a connective end 128, an appropriate filler material may be placed intermediate the top surface 120 of the vertical jamb member 104 and the horizontal face 134 of the leg interface 102 in order to ensure the structural integrity of the assembly 100. Preferably, a filler material thus used should have strength properties similar to those of the vertical jamb member 104.
Additionally, it will be appreciated by one of skill in the art that the use of the slip joint 146 ensures that the door jamb arch assembly 100 may be readily adjusted and easily finished with any variety of finishing materials. According to the prior art teachings, the adjustment of the arch jamb 14 in relation to the vertical jamb member 104 may have been impossible as shown in the illustration in FIGS. 1 and 1A. As shown therein, the prior art arch jamb 14 fits within a notch 16 that is cut into an upper end portion 18 of the prior art side jamb 12. In such a configuration, the prior art arch jamb 14 cannot be vertically adjusted with respect to the upper end portion 18 of the prior art side jamb 12 unless the notch 16 is physically altered. In order to accomplish the physical alteration of the notch 16, one may be required to create another notch 16 and fill in the unneeded portion of the previous notch 16. This alteration may be impractical, difficult, nullify the structural contribution of the side jamb 12, and thus require entire replacement of the prior art side jamb 12.
Furthermore, even in prior art embodiments that allow the prior art arch jamb 14 to be vertically adjusted with respect to the upper end portion 18 of the side jamb 12, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 2A, a gap is created therein which must be filled and which also may produce an unsightly seam between the arch jamb 14 and the side jamb 12. In such a case, a customer may be disappointed with the finished product. Over time, with use and wear, the subpar assembly 10 may reveal the gap that exists between the prior art arch jamb 14 and the prior art side jamb 12. In order to produce an excellent product, such drawbacks should be eliminated.
Finally, another prior art arch jamb assembly 10 makes vertical adjustment of the prior art arch jamb 14 possible with respect to the upper end portion 18 of the side jamb 12, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 3A, without leaving a detectable or visible gap or seam therebetween. While this result may prove to be aesthetically sufficient, the prior art assembly 10 illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 3A nevertheless fails to incorporate the structural benefit provided by embodiments of the present invention. Namely, as discussed above, in the event of a relatively downward force upon the prior art arch jamb 14, a resulting horizontal outward force may be produced. In the configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 3A, the horizontal outward force will only be countered by a lower portion 32 of the prior art arch jamb 14, as explained above. As a result, an extraordinary stress concentration may be created along an internal corner 34 of the distal end of the prior art arch jamb 14. This stress concentration may then cause high local stresses that may result in the splitting or splintering of the prior art arch jamb 14 along its length. Not only will this result compromise the aesthetic qualities of the prior art arch jamb assembly 10, but it will also compromise the structural stability and strength of the prior art arch jamb assembly 10.
As explained above, embodiments of the present door jamb arch assembly 100 ensure that the distribution of loads placed on the arch jamb 106 is even and does not result in unnecessary or premature failure of the assembly 100. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 6A, the engagement of the connective end 128 to the distal end of the vertical jamb member 104 and to the opposing parallel side 110 of the door frame 108 ensures that loads and stresses are evenly distributed within the connective end 128 so as to mitigate against any premature failure of the arch jamb assembly 100. Further, it tends to ensure that the arch jamb assembly 100 may withstand common shifts or adjustments in the construction without producing a visible gap between the connective end 128 and the vertical jamb member 104. For example, as mentioned above, in a situation where a filler material is deposited intermediate the top surface 120 of the vertical jamb member 104 and the horizontal face 134 of the leg interface 102 of the arched jamb member in order to vertically adjust the connective end 128 with respect to the distal end of the vertical jamb member 104, the slip joint 146 allows the arch jamb 106 to be vertically adjusted without leaving an exposed or visible gap intermediate the vertical jamb member 104 and the arch jamb 106. Furthermore, the mating of the second face of the connective end 128 with the respective parallel side 110 of the door frame 108 ensures that any loads or stresses transmitted through the connective end 128 are not born solely at the first vertical face 130 of the connective end 128. Therefore, the stress concentration may be more evenly distributed and not result in a high stress concentration at the intersection 144 of the first vertical face 130 and horizontal face 134 of the leg interface 102.
While the slip joint 146 and the unique mating of the leg interface 102 with the vertical jamb member 104 and the opposing parallel side 110 of the door frame 108 may ensure that the door jamb arch assembly 100 is adjustable and structurally sound during initial construction phases, these same features also provide other unique advantages. For example, in the event of an earthquake, whether large or small, or even during the settling of a building, the building structure often has the tendency to shift. In such situations, as mentioned above, any minor shifting may result in a dramatic change in the loading and stress distribution within the building structure. Thus, in a doorway, which may often be subject to stresses, shifting, and other vibrations, as a result of simple door slams or even small earthquakes, any such shifting (i.e., movement of the arch jamb 106 with respect to the vertical jamb member 104) may be properly withstood due to the innovative configuration of embodiments of the present invention. In particular, such gradual and minimal vertical movement of the connective end 128 of the arch jamb 106 may be undetected by an individual. Referring again to FIGS. 1, 1A, 2, and 2A, any vertical displacement of the prior art arch jamb 14 with respect to the prior art side jamb 12 may result in a detectable gap; however, such vertical displacement may also result in the failure of the assembly 10, as discussed in reference to FIGS. 3 and 3A. Further, the prior art arch jamb 14 of FIGS. 1 and 1A may be dislodged from the notch 16. The prior art arch jamb 14 of FIGS. 2, 2A, 3, and 3A may also be dislodged from the distal top end 24 of the prior art side jamb 12 if the prior art arch jamb 14 is displaced at a great enough distance. In addition, the prior art arch jamb assembly 10 of FIGS. 2 and 2A may also create undesirable results upon vertical displacement of the prior art arch jamb 14 with respect to the prior art vertical jamb member 104. In such a case, a gap would likely develop which would be unsightly. Further, such an unsightly development may require that the prior art door jamb assembly 10 be removed, even if it were structurally sound, because of the questions of structural soundness and appearance that may likely arise. Finally, the prior art arch jamb 14 of FIGS. 3 and 3A may be broken or fractured due to significant horizontal forces. In such a case, the prior art arch jamb 14 of FIGS. 3 and 3A has no feature or structure other than the lower portion 32 thereof to impede the horizontal displacement of the prior art arch jamb 14. Therefore, the prior art arch jamb assemblies 10 of FIGS. 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, and 3A fail to provide many of the unique features illustrated in embodiments of the present invention.
Referring now to FIG. 9, it is contemplated that the leg interface 102 of the connective end 128 of the arch jamb 106 may be fabricated utilizing a dado 148 having a dado diameter 150 and a saw blade 152 having a saw blade diameter 154. The dado diameter 150 should be less than the saw blade diameter 154. The dado 148 and the saw blade 152 should be coaxially disposed with respect to each other on a table saw 156. In this regard, the dado 148 defines a dado width 158, which preferably corresponds to the interface width of the horizontal face 134 of the leg interface 102. Further, the difference between the dado diameter 150 and the saw blade diameter 154 should be greater than two times the second interface height 142 of the second vertical face 132.
When being fabricated, the connective end 128 of the arch jamb 106 should be positioned on the table saw 156 and firmly held in place while the dado 148 and saw blade 152 cut and shape the leg interface 102, as shown in FIG. 9 and 10. The leg interface 102, as discussed above, includes the first and second vertical faces 130, 132 and the horizontal face 134. FIG. 10 illustrates the position of the connective end 128 with respect to the table saw 156 during the cutting process, and also shows a cut-out portion 160 of the connective end 128 that is removed during operation of the dado 148 and saw blade 152. In reference to FIG. 9, the dado 148 is utilized to create a rabbet (shown in greater detail in FIG. 10) at the connective end 128 of the arch jamb 106. This rabbet thus creates the horizontal face 134 and the second vertical face 132 of the leg interface 102. Similarly, the first vertical face 130 of the leg interface 102 is formed by the action of the saw blade 152. As shown in FIG. 9, a single pass of the dado 148 and saw blade 152 may thus remove the cut-out portion 160 (shown in FIG. 10) of the connective end 128, which forms the first and second vertical faces 130, 132 and the horizontal face 134.
FIG. 10 shows a partial front view of the connective end 128 illustrating a cut-out portion 160 of the arch jamb 106 that may be removed during the machining process. The removal of the cut-out portion 160 of the connective end 128 provides a proper fitting for the top end 114 of the vertical jamb member 104. As mentioned, the illustration in FIG. 10 provides an exemplary configuration for the connective end 128, but may be fabricated in a variety of shapes to aid in constructing the assembly 100. Features such as slots, grooves, or other structural cut-outs or inserts may be used to enhance the alignment, strength, or other properties of the leg interface 102.
Referring again to FIGS. 9 and 10, in order to properly align the connective end 128 of the arch jamb 106 with the dado 148 and saw blade 152, the arch jamb 106 should be placed on the table saw 156 such that only the connective ends 128 of the arch jamb 106 are touching the table saw 156. In this regard, a fence 162 should be used to ensure that the distal end of the arch jamb 106 passes over the dado 148 and saw blade 152 to form a cut that is preferably parallel to a central axis 164 of the arch jamb 106, although some configurations of the door frame 108 may require otherwise. The use of the fence 162 and a guide fixture 166 will tend to ensure that the cut is evenly made. One should exercise caution to ensure that the dado 148 and saw blade 152 do not throw the arch jamb 106, which may be possible during the cutting process. Other modifications may also be utilized to ensure that the arch jamb 106 is not thrown and also that the cuts are made properly and as required. It is contemplated that one of skill in the art may devise alternative configurations to ensure that the cuts are parallel to the central axis 164 of the arch jamb 106. Thus, if both of the leg interfaces 102 of the arch jamb 106 are cut parallel to each other, this will ensure that the arch jamb 106 may be properly seated on the opposing vertical jamb members 104.
It should be noted that the fabrication of embodiments of the present invention allow for a simpler fabrication of the door jamb arch assembly 100 when compared to other prior art arch jamb assemblies 10, particularly those shown in FIGS. 1, 1A, 2, and 2A. Specifically, the vertical jamb members 104 do not need to be altered as long as the top surfaces 120 thereof are perpendicular to the internal and external surfaces 116, 118 thereof (the distal ends being shaped as horizontal parallelepipeds). Therefore, unlike the prior art assemblies 10 which required the side jambs 12 to have distinct cuts at specified ends thereof (see FIGS. 1 and 2), the vertical jamb members 104 may be reversible without any consequence. Thus, there are no “tops” or “bottoms” to the vertical jamb member 104, which makes assembly much easier and problem-free. In contrast, the prior art methods shown in FIGS. 1, 1A, 2, and 2A require that not only the prior art arch jamb 14 be machined, but also that the prior art side jambs 12 be machined as well. Thus, it is contemplated that embodiments of the present invention may be easily fabricated and provide greater advantages than prior art arch jamb assemblies 10.
It is also contemplated that the connective ends 128 of the arch jamb 106 may be fastened to the vertical jamb members 104. Such fastening may be accomplished by use of fasteners 168 such as adhesives, staples, or screws. Such fasteners 168 may thus contribute to the structural stability and strength of the doorjamb arch assembly 100.
The above description is given by way of example, and not limitation. Given the above disclosure, one skilled in the art could devise variations that are within the scope and spirit of the invention disclosed herein, including various ways of installing, cutting, or otherwise adapting the door jamb arch assembly 100. Further, the various features of the embodiments disclosed herein can be used alone, or in varying combinations with each other and are not intended to be limited to the specific combination described herein. Thus, the scope of the claims is not to be limited by the illustrated embodiments.
Patent Application
20070261319
