Reusable Trim System

Abstract

The disclosed TR′IT Trim Reusable Installation Tool and system is the only product of its kind that simplifies trimming forgoing the need to tape before painting while significantly reducing water intrusion points often associated with the process. The TR′IT Trim Reusable Installation Tool is uniquely designed to prevent trim replacement during removal/renovations and offers an alternative version ideal for performing external trim tasks.

Description

BACKGROUND

Within the construction/household repair industry painting rooms and redoing stained finished trim is a common necessity. However, that task can be labor some and often requires having to replace new trim and/or spraying surfaces in prep to isolate the work actually to be renovated, all of which prolongs work time and still may lead to trim damage. There have been no products available as original equipment or as an aftermarket to address this problem.

A cleaner more efficient process to complete initial and recurring work requirements pertaining to external and internal trim work. There have been no products available as original equipment or as an aftermarket to address this problem either.

There exists a need for Reusable Trim that is not being met by any known or disclosed device or system of present. The need is economical and practical for the professional finish carpenter and the home owner and home improvement warrior.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Reusable Trim System disclosed also known as the TR′IT trim reusable installation tool, introduces a novel disclosure that manages work tasks related to trim repairs. Ingenious and practical, the reusable trim system offers a modern system that allows interior and exterior trim to be installed with ease while preserving a professional finish. The reusable trim system ultimately preserves old trim from breaking during removal of nailed in preexisting trim. This tool, also, enables quick clean up post use.

The disclosure includes a magnifying glass shaped slot in a back thereof having a handle portion and a circular portion wherein the handle portion flanges out into a recess of a width and a depth equal to a width and a depth of the circular portion. The disclosure also includes an offset fastener having a head offset from and a body wherein the head is received into the circular portion and a body thereof slides through the handle portion as the head slides through the recess portion and locks therein. The disclosure further includes a backing trim configured to be adjacent the back of the carpentry trim and provide a fastening substrate for a plurality of fasteners therefrom into the carpentry trim.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a back perspective view of the Reusable Trim System and component parts including a pointed auto trim fastener in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1B is a back perspective view of the Reusable Trim System and component parts including a flat tipped auto trim fastener in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a baseboard backing and lag screw for the reusable trim system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a back perspective view of the lag screw inserted into the magnifying glass shape slot in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a back perspective view of the magnifying glass shape slot and offset bolt inserted therein in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a front perspective of a baseboard backing and a fastener plate thereon in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a front perspective of a baseboard backing and a baseboard adjacent thereto in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Throughout the description, similar reference numbers may be used to identify similar elements depicted in multiple embodiments. Although specific embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated, the invention is not to be limited to the specific forms or arrangements of parts so described and illustrated. The scope of the invention is to be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used herein to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

FIG. 1A is a back perspective view of the Reusable Trim System and component parts including a sharp tipped auto trim fastener in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The view shows the following six (6) items: parts developed as a primary metal plate with holes C, a back slot B, rubber stopper D with a ⅛ inch metal point, auto trim fastener E repurposed sharp tipped for house trim installation, a baseboard A with complementary backing F, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. A user can place the rubber stopper D into the slot of the trim or transfer the exact location on the wall to the location for the metal plate C.

FIG. 1B is a back perspective view of the Reusable Trim System and component parts including a flat tipped auto trim fastener in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The auto trim fastener E is flat tipped for specific applications.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the baseboard backing and lag screw for the reusable trim system including E. Screw and F. Baseboard backing in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3. Is a back perspective view of the lag screw inserted into the magnifying glass shape slot showing: A. Baseboard, B. Back slot, D. Washer, and E. Screw in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4. Is a back perspective view of the magnifying shape slot and offset bolt inserted therein showing: A. Baseboard, B. Back slot, and G. Screw in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5. Is a front perspective view of a baseboard backing and a fastener plate thereon showing: C. Metal plate with holes, F. Baseboard backing in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6. Is a front perspective view of a baseboard backing and a baseboard adjacent thereto showing: A. Baseboard, and F. Baseboard backing in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The disclosed TR′IT Trim Reusable Tool allows most interior and exterior trim to be installed and removed without the need for nails. Thus eliminating: the requirement to purchase new trim, minimizing or eliminating taping trim to paint, and allowing trim to be removed placed in a convenient location to repaint or refurbish without splashing or splattering on existing floors, walls, and ceilings. It reduces cost and environmentally friendly by preserving the old trim from breaking during the removal process of trim that is nailed in. By using the TR′IT Trim Reusable Tool it allows for quick painting by eliminating hours of work taping and the tedious work with a professional finish. The tool works with Dremel or similar like items with a guard to keep a straight surface while drilling and cutting slots. A grommet with a point is used with an interference to identify the exact location to place the fastener while the entire removal process simply requires a utility knife to cut before trim removal.

Although the operations of the method(s) herein are shown and described in a particular order, the order of the operations of each method may be altered so that certain operations may be performed in an inverse order or so that certain operations may be performed, at least in part, concurrently with other operations. In another embodiment, instructions or sub-operations of distinct operations may be implemented in an intermittent and/or alternating manner.

Claims

1. A carpentry trim comprising:

a magnifying glass shaped slot in a back thereof having a handle portion adjacent the back and a circular portion adjacent the handle portion and comprising a recess of a width and a depth;

a backing trim for the carpentry trim configured to be adjacent the back of the carpentry trim and provide a fastening substrate for a plurality of fasteners therefrom into the carpentry trim; and

a grommet with an interference point disposed between the backing trim and the magnifying glass shaped slot and the backing trim.

2. The carpentry trim of claim 1, wherein the handle portion is directed toward an end of the trim and parallel to a lateral side of the trim.

3. The carpentry trim of claim 1, wherein the handle portion is directed toward a lateral side of the trim.

4. The carpentry trim of claim 1, wherein the magnifying glass shaped slot is placed adjacent each end of the carpentry trim and one in a mid-portion there between.

5. (canceled)

6. The carpentry trim of claim 1, wherein the carpentry trim is a baseboard molding.

7. The carpentry trim of claim 1, wherein the carpentry trim is a door casing.

8. A carpentry trim system comprising:

a magnifying glass shaped slot in a back thereof having a handle portion adjacent the back and a circular portion adjacent the handle portion and comprising a recess of a width and a depth;

an offset fastener having a head offset from and a body wherein the head is received into the circular portion and the body thereof slides through the handle portion as the head slides through the recess and locks therein;

a metal plate configured to receive the offset fastener and to itself fasten onto a wall; and

a grommet with an interference point disposed around the offset fastener and adjacent the magnifying glass shaped slot and the metal plate.

9. The carpentry trim system of claim 8, wherein the grommet on the body of the offset fastener is configured to provide a high durometer spacer between the back of the carpentry trim and the head of the offset fastener.

10. (canceled)

11. A carpentry trim system comprising:

a magnifying glass shaped slot in a back thereof having a handle portion adjacent the back and a circular portion comprising a recess of a width and a depth;

an offset fastener having a head offset from and a body wherein the head is received into the circular portion and a body thereof slides through the handle portion as the head slides through the recess and locks therein;

a backing trim configured to be adjacent the back of the carpentry trim and provide a fastening substrate for a plurality of fasteners therefrom into the carpentry trim; and

a grommet with an interference point disposed around the offset fastener and adjacent the magnifying glass shaped slot and the backing trim.

12. The carpentry trim system of claim 11, further comprising a metal plate configured to receive the offset fastener and to itself fasten onto the backing trim.

13. The carpentry trim system of claim 11, further comprising a semi circular portion disposed at an edge of the carpentry trim.

14. The carpentry trim system of claim 11, further comprising a knurl in a perimeter of the head of the offset fastener and configured to lock the head into the recess.

15. The carpentry trim system of claim 11, further comprising the grommet with a point inserted around the body of the fastener between the back of the carpentry trim and an adjacent a front surface of the backing trim.

16. The carpentry trim system of claim 11, wherein the handle portion is directed toward a lateral side of the carpentry trim in a door casing application.

17. The carpentry trim system of claim 11, wherein the handle portion is directed toward an end of the trim and parallel to a lateral side of the trim for a crown molding application.

18. The carpentry trim system of claim 11, wherein a height dimension of the carpentry trim matches a height dimension of the backing trim.

19. (canceled)

20. The carpentry trim system of claim 11, further comprising a metal plate configured to receive the offset fastener into a threaded opening therein and to itself fasten onto the backing trim.