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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 17, 2001
James D. Seamans, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Other;
Abstract
A system of architectural moldings that, when installed, form a passage for electrical wiring, coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, and associated devices used in the transmission of low-voltage power, communication, and control signals. The architectural moldings may also be used to cover and improve the aesthetic appeal of pre-existing wiring raceways and conduits. The system as a whole may be installed during construction of new a home or building or when retrofitting an existing structure. The moldings can be removably mounted on the interior surfaces of residential and commercial structures in a manner that allows for easy removal and replacement of some or all of the molding without disturbing the enclosed wiring and cables or harming finished surfaces. The moldings may be made of wood, polyurethane, fiberboard, or any material that is suitable to manufacture pieces that resemble baseboards, cornice moldings, chair rails, casings, or other interior millwork for homes or commercial structures. The system of moldings greatly facilitates any upgrades or modifications to the number, type, or placement of wiring, cables, outlets, jacks, or associated devices.