The present invention relates generally to systems for aesthetically changing a surface, such as a wall, ceiling, or door, and more specifically, to a three-dimensional aesthetic surface coving for walls, ceilings, and doors that provides for changeable aesthetics.
Aesthetical improvement systems are well known in the art and are effective means to change the appearance of a surface. For example,
One of the problems commonly associated with conventional aesthetical improvement systems is limited flexibility. For example, the user may only want temporary aesthetical changes, or functional changes. Alternatively, should the user no longer be in control of a surface, such as when the user moves, a new individual or company may want to easily change the desired aesthetics of a surface.
Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of aesthetical improvement systems, many shortcomings remain.
The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional systems for aesthetically improving a surface. Specifically, the present invention provides for a system that allows for interchangeable panels without the necessity for complete removal of the system. The system allows for a wide range of customized aesthetic surfaces that are easily changeable without removing the underlying surface mounting system. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.
The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,
The system of the present invention consists essentially of two parts, (1) a transparent or semitransparent and semi-flexible panel that is fixed to a surface via a mounting system, and on the opposite side contains an attachment system that is compatible with (2) an aesthetic covering that is comprised of a three-dimensional flexible or semi-rigid foam panel with a molded, formed, or mechanically created aesthetic surface on one side that may or may not be treated with additional surface, texture, or color treatments. The two components interface, such that the two components are bonded together but removable.
In the contemplated embodiment, system 201 includes a panel 203 to secure to the mounting surface 205. As previously discussed, the mounting surface may be a wall, door, ceiling, or the like. The mounting surface may further be indoors or outdoors. It should be appreciated and understood that the panel 203 can vary in materials, shape, and size. In one preferred embodiment, the panel is transparent or semitransparent and semi-flexible.
System 201 further includes an aesthetical covering 206 removably secured to the panel via the attachment system 207. It should be appreciated that the attachment system 207 can vary. For example, the attachment system may be an interfacing between the panel and the aesthetical covering. Further, the aesthetical covering and panel may be bonded together in some embodiments.
It should be appreciated that the aesthetical covering can vary. For example, in some embodiments, the covering 206 may include a textured front surface 209, further the front surface may be in various colors, including various patterns, or the like. In addition, the size and material of covering 206 may vary, however, in one embodiment the cover 206 is three-dimensional and composed of a foam.
It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is the combination of using a panel 203 as a mounting system to removably secure to an aesthetical covering 206. This allows for a user to change out the aesthetical covering 206 as needed and desired.
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It should further be appreciated that the backing panel is capable of being cut or configured without compromising the structural integrity of the panel or the attachment system properties according to one aspect of the present application.
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The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
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