Patent ID: 6381915
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
A mounting device for releasably mounting a molding thereto, the device being capable of connection to a surface, the device comprising:an elongate semi-rigid member having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge opposite the first edge, and having a forward face and rear face; a protective lip extending forwardly from the member adjacent the first edge and forming a catch defining a longitudinal channel for receiving and holding the molding; a resilient snap-catch extending forwardly from the member adjacent the second edge for releasably engaging the molding, the snap-catch comprising a latch portion configured to deflect in a lateral direction upon initial contact with the molding and to subsequently resile in a direction opposite said lateral direction to engage and retain the molding; and an alignment stop extending rearwardly from the member adjacent the second edge for positioning the mounting device relative to the surface.