Patent ID: 8166725
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: B63B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A bottom trim member for securing a curved sheet element on a surface, the bottom trim member comprising: a bottom trim extrusion including a connecting leg affixable to the curved sheet element and a gasket receiving leg; a gasket disposed in engagement with the gasket receiving leg, wherein the gasket is shaped such that the bottom trim extrusion is positionable in multiple orientations relative to the surface and such that the gasket maintains a sealing engagement in any of the bottom trim extrusion multiple orientations, wherein the gasket receiving leg is curved corresponding to a curved external surface of the gasket, and wherein the gasket receiving leg is displaceable in engagement with and relative to the gasket; and a securing member affixable to the surface and cooperable with the bottom trim extrusion to secure the bottom trim extrusion to the surface in any one of the bottom trim extrusion multiple orientations, wherein the securing member comprises a curved inside surface engageable with the curved gasket receiving leg, the securing member securing the gasket receiving leg in engagement with the gasket in any one of the bottom trim extrusion multiple orientations.