CA2426434A1 - Frame for enclosing an opening in siding - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
- E06B1/04—Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
- E06B1/36—Frames uniquely adapted for windows
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Abstract
A frame for enclosing an opening i.n siding includes a unitary sleeve having a first end and a second end, The sleeve is rectangular in cross-section. An outwardly extending peripheral flange is positioned at the first end of the sleeve. Tabs are provided for mounting the second end of the sleeve to a surface. Edges of siding covering the surface, and positioned against the sleeve, are concealed by the flange.
Description
TITLE OF THE INVENTION:
Frame for enclosing an opening in siding FIEhD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a frame, which i:~ used to enclose a vent opening, a window opening and the like in siding.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
0 Whenever an opf=ping is required in siding, that opening must be framed in order to give the opening a finished appearance. This is true whether the opening is relatively small to accommodate a vent or relatively large to accommodate a window. At the present time ~~ J" trim is cut into pieces and assembled to form a frame around the opening.
The formation of such frames is time consuming and finicky work.
SLT1~~IARY OF THE INVENTION
?(~ What is required is a frame for enclosing an opening in siding, which facilitates a more rapid siding installation.
According to the present invention there is provided a frame for enclosing an opening in siding which includes a unitary sleeve having a first end and a second end, The sleeve is rectangular in cross-section. An outwardly extending peripheral flange is positioned at the first end of the sleeve. Means are provided for mounting the second end of the sleeve to a surface. Edges of siding covering the surface, and positioned against the sleevf~, are concealed by the f langc~ .
It is envisaged that frames, as described above, will be provided in a number of standard sizes. A frame of suitable size is selected. The unitary sleeve is secured in position surrounding an opening in a surface. The surface is then covered by siding. Edges of the siding are positioned against the sleeve, so that such edges are concealed by the flange.
There are various ways of securing the sleeve to the surface being covered with siding. It is preferred that the i0 means f_or mounting the second end of the sleeve is in the form of tabs which extend outwardly from the second encl of the sleeve substantially parallel to the flange. The gabs have openings, which are adapted to receive fasteners.
1r, Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the frame, as described above, professional installers are sometimes asked to cut an opening to accommodate a vent after the siding has been installed.
Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtain~ad 20 when the tabs are detachable from the sleeve. This enables the tabs to be removed and the frame secured over the siding using adhesive.
Two embodiments will hereinafter be described, each of 2~ which have removable tabs. In a first embodiment, the tabs are made detachable by a frangible connection. In a ~.econd embodiment the tabs are made detachable by track engaging members on the tabs, which engage tracks on the sleeve.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the part:~cular embodiment or embodi-nent.~ shown, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of frame for enclosing an opening in siding.
FIGURE 2 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of frame for enclosing an opening in siding.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
1G A first embodiment of frame for enclosing an opening in siding generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with rE:ference to FIGURE 1~
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
7.r Referring to FIGURE 1, frame 10 has a unitary sleeve 12 having a first end 14 and a second end 16. In the illustrated embodiment, sleeve 12 has a rectangular cross-section. It will also be appreciated that sleeve 12 may be in alt=ernate sizes depending upon the need. An outwardly ;?0 extending peripheral flange 18 extends from first end 14 of sleeve 12. Tabs 20, adapted for mounting second end 16 of sleeve 12 to a surface, extend outwardly from second end 16 such that they are substantially parallel to flange 18. Each of tabs 20 is adapted with an opening 22. Each of gabs 20 2'_~ is formed to sleeve 12 with a frangible connection 24 such that repetitive stressing will detach any selected tab 20 from sleeve 12.
Operation:
;30 The use and o:perat.ion of frame 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURE 1- Where siding is presently being installed upon a surface, a frame 10 with an appropriate size sleeve 12 is positioned at any openings that require a frame. Flange 18 is positioned such that it covers edges of the adjacent siding 26. In the illustrated embodiment, screws 28 engage openings 22 thereby attaching sleeve 12 to the surface. It will be appreciated that other means of attachment may be used. Where siding has already been installed upon a surface, the siding can merely be c.ut to the dimensions of the required opening. Any of tabs 20 may be detached by stressing frangible connection 24, al:Lowing sleeve 12 to be positioned within the opening made i.n the siding. In such a case, attachment and sealing may be accomplished with adhesives.
Variations:
A second embodiment of frame for enclosing an opening in siding generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now ~5 be described with rE:ference to FIGURE 2~
Structure and relationship of parts:
Referring to FIGURE 2. frame 10 has a unitary sleeve 12 having a first end 14 and a second end 16. In the ?C? illustrated embodiment, sleeve 12 has a rectangular cross section. It will also be appreciated that sleeve 12 may be in alternate sizes depending upon the need. An outwardly extending peripheral flange 18 extends from first end 14 of sleeve 12. Tabs 20, adapted for mounting second end 16 of 2'~ sleeve 12 to a surface, extend outwardly from second end 16 such that they are substantially parallel to flange 18. Each of tabs 20 is adapted with an opening 22. Each of gabs 20 is further adapted with track engaging members 30. Second end 16 of sleeve 12 is also adapted with track 32 such that ~~0 track engaging mernbers 30 of tabs 20 engage track 32 in snap-lock relation, thereby facilitating attachment of frame 10 to a surface.
Operation:
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The use and operation of a second embodiment of frame will now be described with reference to FIGURE 2. Where siding is presently being installed upon a surface, a frame 10 with an appropriate size sleeve 12 is positioned ~~t any '; openings that requiNe a frame. Flange 13 is positioned such that it covers edges of the adjacent siding 26. I:n the illustrated embodiment, screws 28 engage openings 22 thereby attaching sleeve 12 to the surface. It will be appreciated that other means of attachment may be used. In the 10 illustrated embodiment, tabs 20 adapted with track engaging members 30 may be detached from track 32 and re-positioned.
Where siding has already been installed upon a surface, the siding can merely be cut to the dimensions of the required opening. In the illustrated embodiment, any of tabs 20 1'_~ adapted with track engaging members 30 may be detached by disengaging them from track 32, allowing sleeve 12 to be positioned within the opening made in the siding, att<~chment and sealing being accomplished with adhesives.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" .is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items follow_Lng the word are included, but items not specifically mentio:zed are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the element;.
It, will. be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment C without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Frame for enclosing an opening in siding FIEhD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a frame, which i:~ used to enclose a vent opening, a window opening and the like in siding.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
0 Whenever an opf=ping is required in siding, that opening must be framed in order to give the opening a finished appearance. This is true whether the opening is relatively small to accommodate a vent or relatively large to accommodate a window. At the present time ~~ J" trim is cut into pieces and assembled to form a frame around the opening.
The formation of such frames is time consuming and finicky work.
SLT1~~IARY OF THE INVENTION
?(~ What is required is a frame for enclosing an opening in siding, which facilitates a more rapid siding installation.
According to the present invention there is provided a frame for enclosing an opening in siding which includes a unitary sleeve having a first end and a second end, The sleeve is rectangular in cross-section. An outwardly extending peripheral flange is positioned at the first end of the sleeve. Means are provided for mounting the second end of the sleeve to a surface. Edges of siding covering the surface, and positioned against the sleevf~, are concealed by the f langc~ .
It is envisaged that frames, as described above, will be provided in a number of standard sizes. A frame of suitable size is selected. The unitary sleeve is secured in position surrounding an opening in a surface. The surface is then covered by siding. Edges of the siding are positioned against the sleeve, so that such edges are concealed by the flange.
There are various ways of securing the sleeve to the surface being covered with siding. It is preferred that the i0 means f_or mounting the second end of the sleeve is in the form of tabs which extend outwardly from the second encl of the sleeve substantially parallel to the flange. The gabs have openings, which are adapted to receive fasteners.
1r, Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the frame, as described above, professional installers are sometimes asked to cut an opening to accommodate a vent after the siding has been installed.
Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtain~ad 20 when the tabs are detachable from the sleeve. This enables the tabs to be removed and the frame secured over the siding using adhesive.
Two embodiments will hereinafter be described, each of 2~ which have removable tabs. In a first embodiment, the tabs are made detachable by a frangible connection. In a ~.econd embodiment the tabs are made detachable by track engaging members on the tabs, which engage tracks on the sleeve.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the part:~cular embodiment or embodi-nent.~ shown, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of frame for enclosing an opening in siding.
FIGURE 2 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of frame for enclosing an opening in siding.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
1G A first embodiment of frame for enclosing an opening in siding generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with rE:ference to FIGURE 1~
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
7.r Referring to FIGURE 1, frame 10 has a unitary sleeve 12 having a first end 14 and a second end 16. In the illustrated embodiment, sleeve 12 has a rectangular cross-section. It will also be appreciated that sleeve 12 may be in alt=ernate sizes depending upon the need. An outwardly ;?0 extending peripheral flange 18 extends from first end 14 of sleeve 12. Tabs 20, adapted for mounting second end 16 of sleeve 12 to a surface, extend outwardly from second end 16 such that they are substantially parallel to flange 18. Each of tabs 20 is adapted with an opening 22. Each of gabs 20 2'_~ is formed to sleeve 12 with a frangible connection 24 such that repetitive stressing will detach any selected tab 20 from sleeve 12.
Operation:
;30 The use and o:perat.ion of frame 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURE 1- Where siding is presently being installed upon a surface, a frame 10 with an appropriate size sleeve 12 is positioned at any openings that require a frame. Flange 18 is positioned such that it covers edges of the adjacent siding 26. In the illustrated embodiment, screws 28 engage openings 22 thereby attaching sleeve 12 to the surface. It will be appreciated that other means of attachment may be used. Where siding has already been installed upon a surface, the siding can merely be c.ut to the dimensions of the required opening. Any of tabs 20 may be detached by stressing frangible connection 24, al:Lowing sleeve 12 to be positioned within the opening made i.n the siding. In such a case, attachment and sealing may be accomplished with adhesives.
Variations:
A second embodiment of frame for enclosing an opening in siding generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now ~5 be described with rE:ference to FIGURE 2~
Structure and relationship of parts:
Referring to FIGURE 2. frame 10 has a unitary sleeve 12 having a first end 14 and a second end 16. In the ?C? illustrated embodiment, sleeve 12 has a rectangular cross section. It will also be appreciated that sleeve 12 may be in alternate sizes depending upon the need. An outwardly extending peripheral flange 18 extends from first end 14 of sleeve 12. Tabs 20, adapted for mounting second end 16 of 2'~ sleeve 12 to a surface, extend outwardly from second end 16 such that they are substantially parallel to flange 18. Each of tabs 20 is adapted with an opening 22. Each of gabs 20 is further adapted with track engaging members 30. Second end 16 of sleeve 12 is also adapted with track 32 such that ~~0 track engaging mernbers 30 of tabs 20 engage track 32 in snap-lock relation, thereby facilitating attachment of frame 10 to a surface.
Operation:
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The use and operation of a second embodiment of frame will now be described with reference to FIGURE 2. Where siding is presently being installed upon a surface, a frame 10 with an appropriate size sleeve 12 is positioned ~~t any '; openings that requiNe a frame. Flange 13 is positioned such that it covers edges of the adjacent siding 26. I:n the illustrated embodiment, screws 28 engage openings 22 thereby attaching sleeve 12 to the surface. It will be appreciated that other means of attachment may be used. In the 10 illustrated embodiment, tabs 20 adapted with track engaging members 30 may be detached from track 32 and re-positioned.
Where siding has already been installed upon a surface, the siding can merely be cut to the dimensions of the required opening. In the illustrated embodiment, any of tabs 20 1'_~ adapted with track engaging members 30 may be detached by disengaging them from track 32, allowing sleeve 12 to be positioned within the opening made in the siding, att<~chment and sealing being accomplished with adhesives.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" .is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items follow_Lng the word are included, but items not specifically mentio:zed are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the element;.
It, will. be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment C without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Claims (8)
1. A frame for enclosing an opening in siding, comprising:
a unitary sleeve having a first end and a second end, the sleeve being rectangular in cross-section;
an outwardly extending peripheral flange at the first end of the sleeve;
means for mounting the second end of the sleeve to a surface, such that edges of s-iding covering the surface and positioned against the sleeve are concealed by the flange.
a unitary sleeve having a first end and a second end, the sleeve being rectangular in cross-section;
an outwardly extending peripheral flange at the first end of the sleeve;
means for mounting the second end of the sleeve to a surface, such that edges of s-iding covering the surface and positioned against the sleeve are concealed by the flange.
2. The frame as defined in Claim 1, wherein the means for mounting the second end of the sleeve includes tabs extending outwardly from the second end of the sleeve substantially parallel to the flange, the tabs having openings which are adapted to receive fasteners.
3. The frame as defined in Claim 2, wherein the tabs are detachable from the sleeve.
4. The frame as defined in Claim 3, wherein the tabs are made detachable by a frangible connection.
5. The frame as defined in Claim 3, wherein the tabs are made detachable by track engaging members on the tabs which engage tracks on the sleeve.
6. A frame for enclosing an opening in siding, comprising:
a unitary sleeve having a first end and a second end, the sleeve being rectangular in cross-section;
an outwardly extending peripheral flange at the first end of the sleeve;
tabs for mounting the second end of the sleeve to a surface, the tabs extending outwardly from the second end of the sleeve substantially parallel to the flange and having openings which are adapted to receive fasteners, such that edges of siding covering the surface and positioned against the sleeve are concealed by the flange, the tabs being detachable from the sleeve.
a unitary sleeve having a first end and a second end, the sleeve being rectangular in cross-section;
an outwardly extending peripheral flange at the first end of the sleeve;
tabs for mounting the second end of the sleeve to a surface, the tabs extending outwardly from the second end of the sleeve substantially parallel to the flange and having openings which are adapted to receive fasteners, such that edges of siding covering the surface and positioned against the sleeve are concealed by the flange, the tabs being detachable from the sleeve.
7. The frame as defined in Claim 6, wherein the tabs are made detachable by a frangible connection.
8. The frame as defined in Claim 6, wherein the tabs are made detachable by track engaging members on the tabs which engage tracks on the sleeve.
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| US11655663B2 (en) * | 2017-09-05 | 2023-05-23 | Stephen M. Roegge | Framing bracket and method of cladding building walls |
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| US20150075109A1 (en) * | 2012-04-20 | 2015-03-19 | Louis BERGEVIN | Decorative foldable frame, decorative foldable frame assembly and decorative foldable member |
| US11655663B2 (en) * | 2017-09-05 | 2023-05-23 | Stephen M. Roegge | Framing bracket and method of cladding building walls |
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