Patent ID: 7926232
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
1. An installation bracket for use in combination with a length of crown molding for securing the crown molding adjacent to the junction of a wall surface and a ceiling surface, the installation bracket comprising: a first support member and a second support member, each of the support members having a mounting portion and an integrally formed supporting portion, the mounting portion having a base formed with apertures to receive fasteners therethrough for securement of the first support member and the second support member to the wall surface and the ceiling surface, respectively; a backing member extending between the first support member and the second support member, the backing member having a front surface, the crown molding being secured against the front surface of the backing member, wherein said supporting portion is further defined as having a C-shaped channel for receiving and supporting at least a portion of said backing member, said channel having a bottom wall, a pair of opposing side walls and a pair of top flanges extending from the opposing side walls.