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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 30, 1998
Charles E. Schiedegger, Metamora, MI (US);
J. Richard Logan, Oxford, MI (US);
Richard J. MacLeod, Brighton, MI (US);
Aundrea Nurenberg, Brown City, MI (US);
Michael C. Clark, Columbiaville, MI (US);
Clyde D. Allen, North Branch, MI (US);
Tapco International Corporation, Plymouth, MI (US);
Abstract
A surround molding assembly is disclosed for a doorway window or window of a structure such as a residential home or commercial building. The surround molding assembly may include various embodiments of pilasters, end and corner members, and mantel members that may be fastened to one another or the structure with limited use and visibility of external fasteners. In one embodiment, a decorative molding strip includes a base strip and a decorative strip interconnected by a living hinge. The decorative strip may be pivoted about the living hinge to a closed position over the base strip to hide internally located fasteners. In another embodiment an extension cap is interconnected between a corner member and a decorative molding strip or pilaster without external fasteners. As a result, the molding assemblies of the present invention simplify assembly while providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance free of external fasteners.