Abstract:
By providing a plurality of supporting clips which are quickly and easily mounted to the existing molding of a doorway or window frame and are constructed for receiving and supportingly retaining elongated, longitudinally extending decorative panels which are formed from a wide variety of decorative and visually distinctive appearances, a retrofit decorative molding system is achieved which is capable of being quickly and easily installed to any desired existing frame assembly by any unskilled individual, without requiring the use of mitered corners, abutting junctures, nails, adhesives, and the like. In addition, corner forming elements are employed to complete the construction. Furthermore, disassembly or removal of the existing components is required. By employing the combination of the components of the present invention, any desired frame assembly can be quickly and easily retrofitted with a completely installed decorative molding system for enhancing the visual and aesthetic appeal of any room or building.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is related to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/993,512, filed Sep. 11, 2007 entitled RETROFIT SYSTEM FOR DOORS, WINDOWS AND FRAMED OPENINGS. 
     
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0002]    This invention relates to molding systems for installation in homes, offices, and other buildings and, more particularly, to retrofit decorative molding systems which are quickly and easily mounted in position directly over existing molding elements without requiring the use of adhesives, nails, other similar fastening elements. 
       BACKGROUND ART 
       [0003]    Individuals are continuously upgrading their residences and/or offices in order to improve the visual appeal of their homes or businesses. Frequently, these upgrades include decorative or aesthetic improvements or enhancements which are employed for making homes/businesses more visually attractive both for the owner as well as for resale of the home/business. In addition, similar improvements or enhancements are also employed by home/business builders in order to impart greater interest and excitement to a newly built home/business to enable the home/business to be more attractive and saleable. 
         [0004]    Although these improvements and enhancements may take many different forms, frequently, owners and builders add decorative features to a home/business which involve moldings, such as casement moldings, employed about doors, windows, entryways, and the like, as well as accent molding, ceiling molding or lineal segments mounted along the juncture between a wall and ceiling, along the perimeter of the room, such as chair rails, and the like. Use of molding of this general nature, and in and these particular areas, has become increasingly popular, and has generated substantial interest in the consumer market as well as in the homebuilder or office building market. 
         [0005]    Although substantial interest has been generated focusing on the use and installation of various molding elements in existing homes/businesses as well as homes/businesses being professionally constructed, difficulties and drawbacks are frequently encountered in the installation of molding elements, which difficulties and drawbacks have not been resolved. In particular, it is well-known that molding elements or segments are typically constructed from wood, plastic or polymer materials, and require technical expertise for properly measuring and cutting the molding segments in the desired manner. Typically, one skilled in the finish carpentry trade is needed to obtain optimal results. 
         [0006]    In general, the experienced tradesman or one having extraordinary technical skill is required for cutting the molding members to have the precisely desired length for having the adjacent segments abut each other in a manner which is visually acceptable. In particular, corners require mitered cuts of each segment to assure that the abutting segments are interconnected at a precisely 90° angle. Clearly, finish carpentry skills are required to cut precise lengths at accurate right angles in order to achieve desired results. In addition, in order to eliminate unsightly holes in finished surfaces caused by nails or screws, labor intensive filling of the holes is required. 
         [0007]    One area which is of particular interest to consumers is in the area of remodeling, redesigning or improving existing structures. In this regard, existing molding which has been installed around door frames, window casements, and the like, are areas in which consumers frequently wish to upgrade or retrofit in order to produce a new, aesthetically pleasing, visual result. Although it is possible to remove existing molding around doors and windows, this process is extremely difficult and costly. 
         [0008]    In particular, window and door assemblies generally comprise a number of frame elements which are assembled to form the window or door in the desired shape. In conventional remodeling, existing window or door frames must frequently be removed in order to install new window or door frames. In some instances, the removal of window or door frames may result in deformation being caused to components thereof, preventing the reuse of any existing structures. Furthermore, the complete removal of existing window and door frames with its associated molding requires substantial labor intensive effort due to the need to remove nails and/or repair any destruction caused by removing components secured in place by adhesives. 
         [0009]    An additional problem found in prior art constructions is a requirement that molding components are mounted in place by use of adhesives or fastening materials such as nails. In particular, the use of nails causes unsightly holes to be formed in the molding members, which are incapable of being totally hidden, or require labor intensive efforts to obscure, and result in unsightly and unpleasant visual effects. In addition, the use of adhesives adds an additional level of difficulty to the installation process, often causing unwanted spattering and drops to be formed which are difficult to remove. Furthermore, the material employed for adhesives is often corrosive and/or toxic, thereby requiring special treatment and handling, as well as being environmentally unfriendly. 
         [0010]    Although substantial effort has been expended in developing prior art products which have attempted to reduce or eliminate these problems, no prior art system has been capable of eradicating these problems. Consequently, molding installation occurring today continues to suffer from all of the drawbacks and difficulties detailed above. 
         [0011]    Therefore, it is a principal object of the present invention to provide a retrofit decorative molding system which is easily employed to redecorate or retrofit existing molding installations with ease and simplicity. 
         [0012]    Another object of the present invention is to provide a retrofit decorative molding system having the characteristic features described above which is quickly and easily installed by both professionals and homeowners and provides error free, aesthetically pleasing results. 
         [0013]    Another object of the present invention is to provide a retrofit decorative molding system having the characteristic features described above which virtually eliminates any gaps, holes, or other visually unappealing defects commonly found in prior art constructions. 
         [0014]    Another object of the present invention is to provide a retrofit decorative molding system having the characteristic features described above which is employed without requiring the removal of any exisiting molding components. 
         [0015]    Another object of the present invention is to provide a retrofit decorative molding system having the characteristic features described above which is capable of being installed without requiring the formation of any mitered edges or abutting edges. 
         [0016]    Another object of the present invention is to provide a retrofit decorative molding system having the characteristic features described above which is capable of being installed without requiring any adhesives, chemical-based fasteners, and/or environmentally unfriendly compositions. 
         [0017]    Other and more specific objects will in part be obvious and will in part appear hereinafter. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0018]    By employing the present invention, all of the difficulties and drawbacks found in prior art installations for redesigning molding systems employed around windows, doors, and the like are overcome and a retrofit molding system is achieved which is capable of being quickly and easily installed in any desired location by unskilled individuals, without requiring the use of mitered corners, abutting junctures, nails, adhesives, and the like. In accordance with the present invention, this unique, and easily installed, retrofit molding system employs a plurality of supporting brackets which are quickly and easily mounted to existing molding strip surfaces and are constructed for receiving and supportingly retaining any desired new, visually distinctive, decorative substitute molding strips. In this regard, the new, substitute molding strips are formed in a wide variety of decorative and visually distinctive appearances in order to satisfy the desires of any individual for a visually distinctive and aesthetically pleasing appearance. 
         [0019]    In addition, the retrofit molding system of the present invention incorporates corner forming assemblies which are quickly and easily mounted in the corners of every window, door, or other area in which the retrofit system is installed. By employing the corner forming assemblies of the present invention, the need for mitering the newly installed, retrofit molding systems is completely eliminated and the need for a high level of technical skill is avoided. 
         [0020]    In addition, by eliminating the need for any mitered corners, the presence of any gaps or unsightly abutment joints in the newly installed system are completely avoided, as well as any unsightly nail or screw holes in visible surfaces. By employing the combination of the components forming the retrofit molding system of the present invention, any desired location can be quickly and easily redecorated with a completely installed retrofit molding system for enhancing the visual and aesthetic appeal of any window, door, or other similar area. 
         [0021]    In accordance with the present invention, any desired visual configuration for redesigning the molding surrounding windows, doors, and the like is quickly and easily achieved in any desired location without requiring the existing molding to be removed or the door frame assembly or window casement assembly being reconstructed. Furthermore, by employing the retrofit molding system of the present invention, the use of adhesives, nails or other fastening elements which would be visible are also eliminated. 
         [0022]    In the present invention, support brackets are employed which are quickly and easily mounted to the existing molding strips by employing threaded screw members. Once the brackets are mounted in position, the desired, newly selected, decorative molding strips are quickly and easily securely affixed to the support brackets. In addition, mitering of abutment joints are totally eliminated by employing corner mounted support brackets or clips and fully constructed corner block covers which are quickly and easily mounted to the supporting clips/brackets to complete the visual appearance of the corners. 
         [0023]    By employing preformed corner assemblies, which comprise the clip/brackets and the corner covers, a visually distinctive, aesthetically pleasing, corner structure is realized without requiring any molding strips to be cut, abutted to each other, or mitered. As a result, ease of installation is realized, as well as a professionally completed, visually pleasing appearance which can be obtained by any individual even with unskilled installers. 
         [0024]    In the present invention, each of the retrofit molding strips, as well as the corner block covers are constructed in a wide variety of decorative, visually distinctive configurations. As a result, individuals are able to select from numerous product choices in order to achieve a retrofit molding system installation which satisfies the personal desires of the consumer. In this way, any desired visual appearance for a particular door, window, or other area is capable of being satisfied, with a complete installation of the retrofit decorative molding system of the present invention being completed quickly and easily, without requiring the use of nails, adhesives, or any other undesirable fasteners. Furthermore, the final installation is devoid of any mitered joints, abutting edges, visible holes, as well as the gaps or separations which typically occur in these constructions. 
         [0025]    Furthermore, by employing the present invention, an individual is able to change or alter the retrofit molding system in its entirety after its installation. Since the newly installed decorative molding strips and corner block covers are all mounted in position by being secured to support bracket members, an individual is able to change the visual appearance of any molding system installed about windows or doors with ease and simplicity by merely removing the decorative elements after installation and mounting a new system with a totally different aesthetic visual appearance as a substitute therefor. In this way, decorative touches in a particular room or throughout an entire home can be altered at will, without requiring extensive or inexpensive reconstruction costs. 
         [0026]    The invention accordingly comprises an article of manufacture possessing the features, properties, and relation of elements which will be exemplified in the article hereinafter described, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims. 
     
    
     
       THE DRAWINGS 
         [0027]    For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference should be had for the following detailed description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
           [0028]      FIG. 1  is an exploded perspective view of a fully installed retrofit molding system in accordance with the present invention mounted to any existing doorway; 
           [0029]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a decorative panel which forms a component of the retrofit decorative molding system of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0030]      FIG. 3  is an end in view of the decorative panel of  FIG. 2 ; 
           [0031]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a panel supporting clip forming a component of the retrofit molding system of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0032]      FIG. 5  is a side elevation view of the panel supporting clip of  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0033]      FIG. 6  is a cross-sectional plan view of a typical installation of the decorative panel and panel supporting clip mounted to the molding of a conventional framed doorway; 
           [0034]      FIG. 7  is a perspective view of an alternate panel supporting clip for use in the retrofit decorative molding system of the present invention; 
           [0035]      FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional plan view of a typical installation employing the alternate panel supporting clip and decorative panel mounted to a reduced width molding framed doorway; 
           [0036]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view, partially broken away, of the retrofit decorative molding system of the present invention fully installed in the corner of a typical doorway; 
           [0037]      FIG. 10  is an exploded perspective view of the retrofit decorative molding system installation of  FIG. 9 ; 
           [0038]      FIG. 11  is a front perspective view of the corner forming clip/bracket which forms a component of the retrofit decorative molding system of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0039]      FIG. 12  is a rear perspective view of the corner forming clip/bracket of  FIG. 11 ; 
           [0040]      FIG. 13  is a front perspective view of the corner forming block cover which forms a component of the retrofit decorative molding system of  FIG. 1 ; and 
           [0041]      FIG. 14  is a rear perspective view of the corner forming block cover of  FIG. 13 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0042]    By referring to  FIGS. 1-14 , along with the following detailed discussion, the preferred construction and operation of the retrofit decorative molding system of the present invention can best be understood. Although this disclosure fully details the preferred embodiment of the present invention, alterations and variations in the embodiment provided herein can be made without departing from the scope of this invention. Consequently, it should be understood that the disclosure of the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1-14  and discussed in the following disclosure are provided for exemplary purposes only and should not be interpreted in a limiting sense. 
         [0043]    In  FIG. 1 , a typical installation of retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention is provided, depicting the complete assembly of molding system  20  to a door frame. In  FIGS. 1 , a door frame is depicted for exemplary purposes only, and it should be understood that virtually a identical retrofit decorative molding system  20  would be installed in a substantially identical manner about a window casement, or any other similar construction. 
         [0044]    In the installation depicted in  FIG. 1 , all of the components forming retrofit decorative molding system  20  are shown in association with pre-existing door frame assembly  24 . In this regard, all of the principal components forming door frame assembly  24  are shown with pre-existing molding  25  representing a principal component of door frame assembly  24 . Furthermore, as is evident from the foregoing detailed discussion, the particular visual appearance employed for retrofit molding system  20  and shown in  FIGS. 1-14  represent one configuration of numerous alternate configurations, each of which provide a unique and distinctive visual appearance. 
         [0045]    In the preferred construction of the present invention, retrofit decorative molding system  20  comprises elongated, longitudinally extending decorative panels  200 , panel supporting clips  100 , corner forming clip or bracket  300 , and corner forming block cover  400 . By employing these components and mounting these components in the manner shown in the Figures and detailed below, the construction, installation, and use of retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention is achieved quickly and easily, without requiring trained personnel for its use and installation. Furthermore, as detailed below, adhesive, nails, and visible fastening means in the outside surface are eliminated, as well as the need for mitering any component. 
         [0046]    In  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the preferred construction for decorative panel  200  is shown. As depicted, decorative panel  200  comprises an elongated, longitudinally extending, substantially straight length of pre-formed material incorporating top surface  210  which incorporates particularly desired decorative appearance formed therein. As discussed above, top surface  210  is constructed with numerous alternate configurations, each of which provides a unique and distinctive visual appearance. In this way, any desired visually distinctive, aesthetically pleasing decorative design desired by a consumer can be provided, with the retrofit decorative molding system  20  effectively establishing the precise visual appearance sought by the consumer. 
         [0047]    Typically, decorative panel  200  is constructed in uniform elongated lengths, which are then cut to a particular desired dimension. In this regard, the installer would merely measure the length required for covering molding  25  from the floor to the top of the doorway just below the pre-existing mitered corner and then cut the preformed length of panel  200  to the desired dimension. As a result, decorative panel  200  incorporates substantially flat terminating ends  203  and  204 . 
         [0048]    In the preferred embodiment, decorative panels  200  are formed from closed cell polymer materials which are molded in order to enable a wide variety of alternate configurations, designs, and visual appearances to be achieved with reasonable manufacturing costs. In this regard, although virtually any closed cell polymer can be employed, it has been found that polyurethane represents the preferred material of choice. 
         [0049]    In the preferred construction, decorative panel  200  incorporates bottom surface  211 , and side surfaces  212  and  213 . In addition, elongated, longitudinally extending slot  202  is formed in bottom surface  211 , spaced inwardly from side surface  212 . Furthermore, panel  200  incorporates flange  201  formed at the terminating end of side surface  213  with flange  201  and extending inwardly therefrom to form L-shaped abutment surface  215 . As detailed below, by employing this construction for decorative panel  200 , decorative panel  200  is quickly and easily securely affixed to panel supporting clips  100 , for achieving the complete installation of retrofit decorative molding system  20  both quickly and easily. 
         [0050]    In  FIGS. 4 and 5 , the preferred embodiment for panel supporting clips  100  is depicted. And shown therein, panel supporting clip  100  comprises a single, substantially rectangular shaped plate member  110  which incorporates a plurality of interconnected sloping sections, along with screw receiving holes  104  and  105  formed therein. In addition, plate member  100  is constructed with an overall sloping shape in order to accommodate the typical sloped configuration of conventional molding  25  affixed to door frame assemblies  24 . Although the precise configuration of molding  25  would typically vary in its visual appearance, the overall sloping shape employed is generally consistent, with the configuration of plate member  110  being constructed for accommodating virtually all molding configurations. 
         [0051]    In addition, plate member  110  incorporates proximal terminating end  111  and distal terminating end  112 . Proximal terminating end  111  incorporates flange or wall  102  mounted thereto, substantially at right angles to terminating end  111  of plate member  110  and extending in a first direction relative to plate member  110 . Furthermore, flange  102  incorporates a plurality of outwardly extending barb members  106  formed at the terminating end thereof. 
         [0052]    In completing the construction of plate member  110  of panel supporting clip  100 , distal end  112  incorporates wall  103  mounted thereto at substantially right angles therewith, with wall  103  extending from distal end  112  in a direction opposite from flange  102  of proximal end  111 . Furthermore, wall  103  incorporates a plurality of outwardly extending locking flanges  101  which, as further detailed below, cooperate with L-shaped abutment surface  215  of flange  201  to securely retain decorative panel  200  in the precisely desired position. In the preferred construction, the plurality of flanges  101  are affixed to wall  103  at substantially right angles thereto, with each flange  101  being positioned in juxtaposed, parallel, spaced, relationship with each other. 
         [0053]    By referring to  FIGS. 1 and 6 , along with the following detailed disclosure, the rapid, easy, and trouble-free installation of decorative panel  200  to door frame assembly  24  can best be understood. Furthermore, as is evident from this disclosure, decorative panel  200  is securely mounted to pre-existing door frame assembly  24  without requiring the use of any externally visible nails, screws, adhesives, or other fastening means. 
         [0054]    As a result, once installed, decorative panels  200  are completely free of any unsightly holes formed by such fastening means as well as being completely free of any gaps, cracks, or crevices which might otherwise exist using prior art installations. Furthermore, the use of any undesirable adhesives is also completely avoided, thereby providing an installation which is environmentally friendly. 
         [0055]    As depicted, a plurality of panel supporting clips  100  are mounted to existing molding  25  of door frame assembly  24 . Preferably, the plurality of panel supporting clips  100  are mounted in spaced intervals along the length of molding  25 , in order to provide secure, supporting, locking engagement of decorative panels  200  with door frame assembly  24 . In securely affixing supporting clips  100  to molding  25 , screws  700  are preferably employed which are merely inserted through screw receiving holes  104  and  105  of plate member  110  and threadedly engaged with door frame assembly  24  as well as wall and stud assembly  500  to which door frame assembly  24  is affixed. Once each of the plurality of panel supporting clips  100  are mounted in place, each pre-cut length of decorative panel  200  is ready to be securely affixed to clips  100 . 
         [0056]    In order to securely mount decorative panel  200  to panel supporting clips  100 , the user is only required to position inwardly extending flange  201  below the plurality of locking flanges  101  of clip  100 , effectively bringing L-shaped abutment surface  215  into locking engagement with flanges  101 . Once in this position, side surface  213  of decorative panel  200  is securely mounted to supporting clip  100 . 
         [0057]    Thereafter, the entire affixation process is quickly and easily completed by inserting flange  102  of clip  100  onto longitudinally extending slot  202  of panel  200 . This insertion process brings barbed members  106  of flange  102  into frictional, secure, locking engagement with the walls of slot  202 . When this quick, simple, and easily achieved mounting process is completed, decorative panel  200  is securely affixed to panel supporting clips  100  and pre-existing door frame assembly  24 . 
         [0058]    In installing retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention to door frame assembly  24 , each of the two additional decorative panels  200  are mounted to door frame assembly  24  using the identical process detailed above. Once all of the decorative panels  200  have been fully installed, retrofit decorative molding system  20  is almost complete. The only remaining elements to be mounted to door frame assembly  24 , in order to complete the entire installation, are the two corner forming clips/brackets  300  and corner forming covers  400 , the installation details of which are provided below. 
         [0059]    As is evident from the foregoing detailed discussion, the installation of each decorative panel  200  is achieved quickly and easily, without requiring the use of any adhesives, nails, or screw members for fastening decorative panels  200  to door frame assembly  24 . As a result, unsightly nail or screw holes are completely avoided, as well as any requirement that adhesives be used. In this way, an environmentally friendly installation system is realized, as well as achieving a complete installation which is aesthetically pleasing and visually satisfying, while also being accomplished quickly and easily. 
         [0060]    Furthermore, by employing retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention, previously existing door frame assembly  24  remains completely intact, without any requirement that any portion of existing door frame assembly  24  needs to be disassembled. As a result, the installation of retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention is accomplished quickly and expeditiously, while also being completed with substantially less labor and cost. 
         [0061]    In some installations, door and/or window molding comprises a width which is substantially smaller than the width of more typical molding. In other to enable retrofit molding system  20  of the present invention to be quickly and easily affixed to all existing molding  25 , regardless of the width of the molding, an alternate panel supporting clip construction is employed. By referring to  FIGS. 7 and 8 , along with the following detailed disclosure, the construction and installation of alternate panel supporting clip  800  can best be understood. 
         [0062]    In this alternate construction, panel supporting clip  800  incorporates plate member  810  which comprises a plurality of interconnected sloping sections to accommodate the typical sloped configuration of molding  25  affixed to door frame assembly  24 . In addition, plate member  800  comprises proximal terminating end  811  and a distal end  812  which is interconnected with U-shaped portion  803 . Since the reduced width molding  25  is typically unable to support plate member  810  in its entirety, U-shaped extension portion  803  is formed as an integral component of support clip  800 , preferably being interconnected to distal end  812 . 
         [0063]    Alternate panel supporting clip  800  also incorporates L-shaped extension  801  which is interconnected at one end to U-shaped portion  803  and terminates at its opposed end with outwardly extending flange  814 . Preferably, outwardly extending wall  815  is also formed on the outside surface of L-shaped extension  801 . In addition, terminating end  811  of plate member  810  of clip  800  incorporates upstanding flange  802  extending perpendicularly from plate member  810 , with a plurality of barbed members  806  extending outwardly therefrom. Finally, clip  800  incorporates screw receiving holes  804  and  805  formed therein which cooperate with screw members to secure alternate panel supporting clip  800  to pre-existing door frame assembly  24 . 
         [0064]    Using the construction detailed above, a plurality of alternate panel supporting clips  800  are quickly and easily installed to existing molding  25  of door frame assembly  24 . In this regard, the plurality of panel supporting clips  800  are mounted to reduced width molding  25  in spaced intervals along the length of molding  25 , in order to provide secure, supporting, locking engagement of decorative panels  200  with door frame assembly  24  having reduced width molding  25 . In securely affixing supporting clips  800  to reduced width molding  25 , screws  700  are preferably employed and are merely inserted through screw receiving holes  804  and  805  of clip  800 . 
         [0065]    In this regard, screw member  700  inserted through receiving hole  805  is threaded directly into reduced width molding  25 . However, screw member  700  inserted through receiving holes  804  extends beyond the width of the molding  25  and is incapable of being threadedly engaged with molding  25 . However, due to the placement of screw receiving hole  804  in U-shaped portion  803  as well as the construction of U-shaped portion  803 , the bottom surface of U-shaped portion  803  is in contact with wall/stud assembly  500  and enables screw member  700  to be threadedly engaged directly in wall/stud assembly  500 . In this way, alternate panel supporting clip  800  is quickly and easily mounted to door frame assembly  24 , while still enabling molding  25  to be retained on door frame assembly  24  without any removal thereof. Once each of the plurality of alternate panel supporting clips  800  are mounted in place, the pre-cut lengths of decorative panel  200  are ready to be securely affixed to clips  800 . 
         [0066]    In order to securely mount decorative panels  200  to alternate panel supporting clips  800 , the user is only required to position inwardly extending flange  201  of panel  200  below outwardly extending flange  814  of L-shaped extension  801  of clip  800 , effectively bringing L-shaped abutment surface  215  into locking engagement with flange  814  and outwardly extending wall  815 . Once in this position, side surface  213  of decorative panel  2000  is securely mounted to supporting clip  800 . 
         [0067]    Thereafter, the entire affixation process is quickly and easily completed by inserting upstanding flange  802  of clip  800  into longitudinally extending slot  202  of panel  200 . This insertion process brings barbed members  806  of flange  802  into frictional, secure, locking engagement within slot  202 . When this quick, simple, and easily achieved mounting process is completed, decorative panel  200  is securely affixed to alternate panel supporting clips  800  and pre-existing door frame assembly  24 . 
         [0068]    Once all of the decorative panels  200  are mounted to alternate clips  800 , the installation of retrofit decorative molding system  20  is almost complete. As is evident from the foregoing detailed disclosure, the installation of decorative panels  200  are achieved quickly and easily, without requiring the use of any adhesives, nails, or screw members for fastening decorative panels  200  to door frame assembly  24 . As a result, unsightly nail or screw holes are completely eliminated along with any requirement that adhesives be employed. In this way, an environmentally friendly installation is realized, as well as the attainment of a complete installation which is aesthetically pleasing and is visually satisfying, while also being accomplished with speed and efficiency. 
         [0069]    Furthermore, by employing retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention, previously existing door frame assembly  24  with reduced width molding  25  remains completely intact, without any requirement that any portion of existing door frame assembly  24  needs to be disassembled. As a result, substantially less labor and costs are required in achieving a complete installation of retrofit molding system  20  of the present invention. 
         [0070]    The entire installation of retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention is completed by mounting corner forming clip/bracket  300  and corner forming block cover  400  to each corner of doorframe assembly  24 . By referring to  FIGS. 9-14 , along with the following detailed discussion, the construction of each of these components, along with their rapid, trouble-free installation can best be understood. 
         [0071]    As depicted, corner forming clip/bracket  300  comprises a preformed bracket assembly having a supporting base  314  and is constructed for being quickly and easily securely affixed to the corner forming portions of molding  25 . Preferably, corner forming clip/bracket  300  is formed from plastic material which has been molded to achieve a construction for being quickly and easily positioned in overlying relationship with corner forming molding  25  and is secured thereto by screws  700 . In this regard, corner forming clip/bracket  300  incorporates screw receiving holes  306 ,  307 ,  308 , and  309  formed on base  314 . 
         [0072]    In order to enable corner forming clip/bracket  300  to be quickly and easily mounted in place on molding  25 , clip/bracket  300  incorporates side forming flanges  315  and  316  which extend from base  314 . In addition, flanges  315  and  316  are configured for contacting and peripherally surrounding the side edges of corner forming molding  25  while positioning base  314  in overlying relationship with corner forming molding  25 . 
         [0073]    Furthermore, clip/bracket  300  incorporates end extensions  303  and  304  which extend from base of  314  and are constructed for overlying and covering the terminating ends of decorative panels  200  after being affixed to doorframe assembly  24 . In this way, the terminating ends of decorative panels  200  are not visible, and no visible gap or other opening exists between decorative panels  200  and corner forming block cover  400  and/or corner forming clip/bracket  300 . 
         [0074]    In order to enable corner forming block cover  400  to be quickly and easily securely mounted to corner forming clip/bracket  300 , corner forming clip/bracket  300  incorporates upstanding oval shaped wall member  305  mounted to the top surface of base  314 . In the preferred construction, upstanding, oval shaped wall member  305  comprises outwardly extending locking plates  301  and  302  extending from opposed walls of oval shaped wall member  305 . As detailed below, outwardly extending plates  301  and  302  provide frictional, locking interengagement with a corresponding locking wall formed on corner forming seam cover  400 . In this way, corner forming seam cover  400  and corner forming clip/bracket  300  are quickly and easily placed in secure locked engagement with each other in order to complete the assembly of retrofit decorative molding system  20 . 
         [0075]    In the preferred embodiment, corner forming clip/bracket  300  also incorporates an upstanding U-shaped wall  317  which is mounted to base  314  in cooperating spaced relationship with oval shaped wall member  305 . In this way, a rigid construction is realized. 
         [0076]    In its preferred construction, corner forming seam cover  400  comprises a generally rectangular shape which is established by plate  405 . In addition, plate  405  has a rear surface  406  and a front, forward facing surface  407 . Preferably, plate  405  also incorporates side forming flanges  408  and  409  which extend substantially perpendicularly from two adjacent side edges of plate  405 . Side edges  408  and  409  are constructed and are positioned for being placed in spaced, cooperating association with flanges  315  and  316  of clip/bracket  300  when corner forming seam cover  400  is mounted in place. 
         [0077]    In order to provide a visually interesting, aesthetically pleasing, decorative visual appearance to each corner of the doorframe or window frame being reconstructed, corner forming seam cover  400  incorporates a unique, decorative, visually interesting surface construction on forward, front facing surface  407 . In this regard, virtually any desired visual configuration can be employed for the exposed panel of front surface  407 . As depicted in  FIG. 13 , a raised panel configuration is shown for exemplary purposes only. However, other configurations such as interwoven strips, rosettes, logos, aesthetic shapes, designs, florettes, and the like may all be employed if desired. In addition, a miter simulating configuration can also be employed in order to provide the doorway or window frame with the visual appearance of a mitered joint. 
         [0078]    Regardless of the configuration employed for surface  407  of corner forming seam cover  400 , it is important to note that in employing retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention no components used in the construction need to be cut with a mitered configuration, as required in typically installed doorway and window frame configurations. Using the present invention, straight cuts and cover elements are employed which are easily cut and mounted in place, by individuals having ordinary skill. Furthermore, by employing the present invention, installation ease and convenience is also realized. 
         [0079]    It is also important to recognize that the use of the present invention completely eliminates any need for adhesives while also eliminating the presence of any gaps or crevices that typically occur in prior art installations. In this way, an aesthetically pleasing and visually satisfying construction is achieved. Furthermore, no component employed in the present invention is secured in place by nails or screws which results in visible surface holes or apertures being formed. As a result, the aesthetic pleasing result of the present invention is further enhanced. 
         [0080]    The construction of corner forming seam cover  400  is completed by incorporating locking wall  412  on rear surface  406  of plate  405 . In its preferred construction, locking wall  412  extends from surface  406  substantially perpendicularly therefrom and incorporates inside wall  413  and outside wall  414 . 
         [0081]    As discussed above, inside wall  413  is constructed with a dimension for being mounted in cooperating association with oval shaped wall member  305  and being secured in place by engagement with locking plates  301  and  302 . By employing this construction, corner forming seam cover  400  is quickly and easily securely affixed to corner forming clip/bracket  300  by advancing locking wall  412  into secure locking engagement with oval shaped wall member  305 . Once in position, these components are secured and maintained in engagement with each other due to the frictional contact between the locking elements thereof. As a result, corner forming seam cover  400  is quickly and easily mounted in place, completing the desired installation of retrofit decorative molding system  20  of the present invention. 
         [0082]    It will thus be seen that the objects set forth above, among those made apparent from the preceding description, are efficiently obtained and, since certain changes may be made in the above article without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. 
         [0083]    It is also to be understood that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the invention herein described, and all statements of the scope of the invention which, as a matter of language, might be said to fall therebetween.