The present disclosure relates generally to a door frame cover, and more particularly to a system, method, and device for a door frame for covering existing damage and protecting the frame from further damage.
Door frames are susceptible to damage due to ingress and egress of people, animals, furnishings, and outside exposure. The extent of damage can widely vary, thus making repairs challenging. Conventionally, in some cases, the level of damage exceeds the ability for an acceptable repair, leaving frame replacement as the only option. Replacement often is done by swapping out the entire door assembly. However, replacement can be detailed, very costly and outside the scope of a typical homeowner.
In some instances, coverings have been attempted but Applicant realizes they are either not durable, not sustainable, or are very complicated to install. It is to these and additional challenges the inventions of the present disclosure are directed. Applicant desires to improve replacement options without the drawbacks presented by the traditional systems and methods.
In accordance with the present disclosure, a door frame cover overlay is provided for a door frame for covering up existing damage and protecting the frame from further damage. This disclosure provides improved door frame cover systems, methods, and devices that are economical, durable, and easy to apply for the user.
In one embodiment, a door frame cover for covering up existing frame damage, which is resistant to further damage is disclosed.
One example of a door frame cover overlay for an existing door frame includes a base and a removable top. The base may include a trim replacement portion and a frame overlay portion. The portions may perpendicularly align to form an L-shape corner along the base. The top may be adapted to fit with the base and form an enclosed open section. The cover overlay may be secured to the existing door frame to provide protection against further damage.
The base may include a first leg and a second leg. The top may include a first top arm and a second top arm. The first top arm, and the second top arm in some examples form a substantially U-shaped top. The first top arm and second top arm may fit over the first leg and second leg respectively. The first leg may be offset from a terminal end of the trim replacement portion.
The first top arm may cover the first leg and form a substantially linear surface with an end of the trim replacement portion.
In certain examples, a door frame cover overlay is a wood and plastic composite overlay. A door frame cover overlay may include an adhesive on an inside surface of the base.
In certain examples, a door frame cover overlay may include an extrusion. Extrusions may be made from a wood/plastic composite. The wood/plastic composite may overlap and attach to existing, damaged frames. Profiles are adaptable to a variety of frame widths. The extrusions provide resistance to further damage due to material hardness and toughness. The door frame cover overlay may include UV resistant elements and provide for a pre-finished surface, or alternatively by way of example, may be finished with a field-applied topcoat. Removable tops may include profiles to replace damaged brickmould or other profiles of trim typically used with a door assembly. In exemplary instances, the outer surface of the door frame cover overlay may mimic the appearance of an existing door frame member. An outer surface of the top may form a brickmould.
The frame overlay portion may include an extender receiver. The extender receiver may be offset from the frame overlay portion. The frame overlay portion may be adaptable to a variety of frame widths by use of an extender. In certain embodiments, the frame overlay portion includes a notched segment for removing the extender receiver.
One embodiment of the present disclosure includes a core. The core may be enclosed within the base and the top inside the enclosed open section.
The invention may be considered in some examples a door frame assembly including door frame members and a door frame cover overlay.
The invention may be considered a method for covering a damaged door frame according to any of the embodiments disclosed herein.
The invention may be considered a system for covering a damaged door frame according to any of the embodiments disclosed herein.
The above summary was intended to summarize certain embodiments of the present disclosure. Embodiments will be set forth in more detail in the figures and description of embodiments below. It will be apparent, however, that the description of embodiments is not intended to limit the present inventions, the scope of which should be properly determined by the appended claims.
Embodiments of the disclosure will be better understood by a reading of the Description of Embodiments along with a review of the drawings, in which:
In the following description, like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views. Also in the following description, it is to be understood that such terms as “forward,” “rearward,” “left,” “right,” “upwardly,” “downwardly,” and the like are words of convenience and are not to be construed as limiting terms.
Referring now to the drawings in general and
The base 21, as seen in
The first top arm 34 may cover the first leg 24 and form a substantially linear surface with an end of the trim replacement portion 22. The second leg 25 may be spaced apart from a corner end 21b of the trim replacement portion. The legs 24 and 25 may include notches 24′, 25′. The notches may be projections or indentations along the legs 24, 25. The notches 24′, 25′ may be wedge shaped, angular and/or, by way of example, curved.
The top 30 may include a first top arm 34 and a second top arm 35 that mate with the first leg 24 and second leg 25 to surround the legs 24, 25. Each arm may include a notch 34′, 35′. The notches 34′, 35′ may be projections or indentations along the arms 34, 35. The notches 34′, 35′ may be wedge shaped, angular and/or by way of example, curved. The notches 34′, 35′ may align with the notches 24′, 25′ to form a pressure or latching connection between them to secure the top 30 onto trim replacement portion 22.
The top 30 may include a trim surface. The trim surface may be considered a brickmould. The trim surface may be matched to a trim surface on the existing door frame assembly. The trim surface may extend between the first top arm 34 and second top arm 35.
In certain examples, a door frame cover overlay 20 is a wood and plastic composite overlay. A door frame cover overlay may include an adhesive 50 on an inside surface of the base. In one example, adhesive strips may be included along an inside face of the trim replacement portion 22, the frame overlay portion 23 and/or an extender receiver 44.
In certain examples, a door frame cover overlay 21 may include an extrusion. Extrusions may be made from a wood/plastic composite. The wood/plastic composite may overlap and attach to existing, damaged frames. Profiles are adaptable to a variety of frame widths. The extrusions provide resistance to further damage due to material hardness and toughness. The door frame cover overlay may include UV resistant elements and provide for a pre-finished surface, or alternatively by way of example, may be finished with a field-applied topcoat. Removable tops may include profiles to replace damaged brickmould or other profiles of trim typically used with a door assembly. In exemplary instances, the outer surface of the door frame cover overlay may mimic the appearance of an existing door frame member. An outer surface of the top may form a brickmould.
The frame overlay portion 23 may include an extender receiver 44. The extender receiver 44 may be offset from the frame overlay portion 23. The frame overlay portion 23 may be adaptable to a variety of frame widths by use of an extender 45, shown in one example in
One embodiment of the present disclosure includes a core 40. The core may be enclosed within the base 21 and the top 30 inside the enclosed open section 31. The core 40 may be used to receive fasteners for securing a storm or screen door. The core may be miter cut and joined with a fastener prior to attaching covers so that smooth joint corners are formed 58 in frame members of the assembly 10.
The invention may be considered in some examples a door frame assembly including door frame members and a door frame cover overlay 10. The door frame cover overlay may attach to existing frame members and existing door sill, and/or parts of the existing frame assembly may be replaced when the door frame cover overlay 10 is attached to the door frame assembly.
Numerous characteristics and advantages have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of structure and function. Many of the novel features are pointed out in the appended claims. The disclosure, however, is illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts, within the principle of the disclosure, to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the general claims are expressed. It is further noted that, as used in this application, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless expressly and unequivocally limited to one referent.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 63/079,576, filed Sep. 17, 2020, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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