US3975875A
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Decorative exterior trim system for windows
Assignee: MI Windows and Doors LLC
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Filing: 1974-09-30
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1994-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical system for applying a decorative exterior trim around the perimeter of a fin type window frame. The system includes angular decorative trim shapes which fit into an integral groove on the exterior surface of the window frame and which are fastened to a nailing fin on the window frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Lorane C. Goss, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:55
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B1/00; E06B1/62; E06B1/64; E06B2001/622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
An exterior decorative trim system for fin type window frames: comprising, a window frame having a nailing fin thereon, an elongated angular trim shape adapted to be positioned on said window frame, groove means integrally formed on said window frame for receiving insertion means on one end of said trim shape, insertion means on said one end of said trim shape for insertion in said groove receiving means on said window frame, clip means for fastening the other end of said trim shape to said nailing fin on said window frame, a first means on said clip means for clip-on fastening of said clip means on said nailing fin of said window frame, a second means on said clip means for clip-on fastening of said clip means on said other end of said trim shape, means on said other end of said trim shape for insertion into said second fastening means on said clip means, said clip means being a unitary member and said first fastening means and said second fastening means being integrally formed thereon, and said second fastening means extending angularly from said first fastening means, whereby, when said one end of said trim shape is inserted in said groove receiving means on said window frame, and said clip means is fastened on said nailing fin and on said other end of said trim shape, said trim shape is locked on said window frame and forms a box-like frame thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
An exterior decorative trim system for fin type window frames: comprising, a window frame having a nailing fin thereon, an elongated angular trim shape adapted to be positioned on said window frame, groove means integrally formed on said window frame for receiving insertion means on one end of said trim shape, insertion means on said one end of said trim shape for insertion in said groove receiving means on said window frame, clip means for fastening the other end of said trim shape to said nailing fin on said window frame, a first means on said clip means for clip-on fastening of said clip means on said nailing fin of said window frame, a second means on said clip means for clip-on fastening of said clip means on said other end of said trim shape, means on said other end of said trim shape for insertion into said second fastening means on said clip means, said clip means being a unitary member and said first fastening means and said second fastening means being integrally formed thereon, and said second fastening means extending angularly from said first fastening means, whereby, when said one end of said trim shape is inserted in said groove receiving means on said window frame, and said clip means is fastened on said nailing fin and on said other end of said trim shape, said trim shape is locked on said window frame and forms a box-like frame thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, wherein said elongated trim shape is of a flat angular construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, wherein said trim shape is of an angular design and a face thereof is shaped in a decorative design.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, wherein the means on said one end of said trim shape for receiving said groove means on said window is a hook shaped projection extending logitudinally the length of said trim shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, wherein the means on said other end of said trim shape for insertion in said clip means has a tapered end and a groove thereon extending longitudinally the length of said trim shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, wherein a plurality of said trim shapes are positioned peripherally on said window frame to form the box-like frame on all sides of said fin type window.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, wherein said trim shape consists of a pair of integrally formed legs extending the length thereof and joined to each other, means on the end of one leg of said trim shape extending the length thereof and adapted for being lockedly inserted in said groove means on said window frame and means on the end of said other leg of said trim shape extending the length thereof and adapted for being lockedly inserted in said clip means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, wherein said first fastening means on said clip means comprises a pair of U-shaped members on each end of said clip means adapted to be snapped on or clipped on said nailing fin and thereby secure said clip means to said nailing fin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, wherein said second fastening means on said clip means comprises a plurality of angularly extending members which form a clip whereby said other end of said trim shape may be inserted therein and secured thereto.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The decorative trim system of claim 1, comprising a plurality of said clip means.
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