Patent ID: 6173542
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
A snap-on wood trim molding for use in architecturally trimming a door, a window, or a base board, said molding comprising:outer molding surface element, said element having a decorative outer surface and a flat back surface, said flat back surface being capable of mating flat against a wall or other support surface upon which the snap-on wood trim molding is secured;a support key way, said support key way formed along the entire length of the snap-on molding and recessed into said flat back surface and forming an anchor recess;an anchoring plate, said anchoring plate having a base to support at least one spring biased locking clips and forming a pair of nail holes penetrating through said base, thereby allowing said anchoring plate to be fastened to a wall using conventional nails or screw fasteners; andat least one locking clips, said locking clips each being generally square or rectangular in shape and capable of being rotated approximately 45 degrees with respect to the surface of the base;and wherein said locking clips can be attached to said anchor plate thereto such that said locking clip can physically impinge within said anchor recess.