Patent Application
20050102932
This invention relates to trim kits and, more particularly, a grid-less and framework-less modular coffer trim kit which is directly securable to a ceiling or wall.
Installing a coffer ceiling or wall into a home or office is currently very costly for the average consumer because the amount of time and labor required for installation. The current process of installing a coffer ceiling or wall requires the following steps: (1) builders cutting a “tray” (recess) into the ceiling or wall; (2) building a framework to fit within the tray; (3) constructing each molding to fit within the framework and (4) securing the framework to the ceiling or wall. Because the framework with the attached moldings is so large, several people are needed to assist in the securing process. In addition, the height of the ceiling or wall and the size of the coffer ceiling or wall desired increases the installation time and difficulty dramatically, which also increases the amount of money charged to the property owner for time and labor.
This invention provides a novel modular coffer trim kit for use by the average property owner. It is grid-less, framework-less, lightweight and directly attachable to a ceiling or wall, thus drastically reducing stress, time, labor and cost in comparison to the conventional coffered trim installation process.
The prior includes the following United States patents:
None of the above patents disclose a grid-less and framework-less modular trim kit which is directly securable to a ceiling or wall.
The primary object of this invention is to provide a modular coffer trim kit which is easy to install, perhaps even by a single person.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a modular coffer trim kit which is lightweight.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular coffer trim kit which is aesthetically pleasing.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a modular coffer trim kit which is inexpensive to the average consumer.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular coffer trim kit which does not require a framework for installation.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a modular coffer trim kit which is directly securable to a ceiling or wall.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular coffer trim kit which can surround other wall hangings, such as plasma screen televisions and speakers.
The present invention fulfills the above and other objects by providing a modular coffer trim kit which is grid-less and framework-less and directly securable to a ceiling or wall. The modular coffer trim kit is preassembled so as to eliminate the need for building the trim on the property. The kits are made of a lightweight wood, preferably pine, and come in a variety of shapes. Because a framework is not needed, even a single person can install the entire coffer ceiling or wall themselves in a fraction of the time. The trim kit could be used to create a decorative effect on a ceiling or wall. It could also be used to give a more sophisticated appearance to other hanging wall objects, such as a plasma screen televisions and speakers, by giving a shelf-like finish.
The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention should become even more readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the following detailed description in conjunction with the drawings wherein there is shown and described illustrative embodiments of the invention.
This invention is described by appended claims in relation to description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the following drawings which are explained briefly as follows:
Listed numerically below with reference to the drawings are terms used to describe features of this invention. These terms and numbers assigned to them designate the same features throughout this description.
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Because the kit 1 eliminates the need for a grid and framework, less time and expense is required for the installation of a coffer ceiling.
It is to be understood that while a certain form of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and drawings.
