Patent application title: Fascia Trim Joint Locking Device
Inventors:
Paul Coddington (Hesperia, CA, US)
IPC8 Class: AE04B141FI
USPC Class:
1 1
Class name:
Publication date: 2021-11-18
Patent application number: 20210355675
Abstract:
A fascia trim joint locking device is provided. The device includes a
planar base having a pair of adjacent perpendicular planar walls, forming
a general L-shape. In another embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking
device, the device includes a planar base that is rectangular. In yet
another embodiment, the device includes a planar base with an attaching
latch. The planar walls include a pair of curved perimeter step-downs and
taper downwardly to the opposing width and lengthwise ends of the planar
base. At least one of the walls includes a pair of offset mounting
apertures. The device can be secured around the bottom corner of fascia
trim joint, a lateral fascia trim joint, and a ridge fascia trim joint to
lock together the trim joint and prevent movement or separation.Claims:
1. A joint locking device, comprising: a planar base; wherein the planar
base forms a general L-shape; a plurality of planar walls extending
upwardly from the planar base; the plurality of planar walls includes a
pair of curved perimeter step-downs; wherein the pair of curved perimeter
step-downs taper downwardly to the opposing width and lengthwise ends of
the planar base, whereby the planar base and the plurality of planar
walls form a single unit; and at least one of the planar walls includes a
pair of offset mounting apertures.
2. The joint locking device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of planar walls coupled with the planar base are configured to fit externally around a corner joint formed by a fascia trim.
3. The joint locking device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of planar walls coupled with the planar base are configured to fit internally around a corner joint formed by a fascia trim.
4. The joint locking device of claim 1, wherein the pair of offset mounting apertures are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim.
5. A joint locking device, comprising: a planar base; wherein the planar base forms a rectangular shape; a plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the planar base a pair of planar walls extending upwardly from opposing lengthwise ends of the planar base; wherein a first planar wall is a rectangular shape and a second planar wall includes a pair of curved perimeter step-downs; whereby the planar base and the pair of planar walls form a single unit; a plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the first planar wall; and a pair of offset mounting apertures disposed on the face of the second planar wall.
6. The joint locking device of claim 5, wherein the plurality of planar walls coupled with the planar base are configured to fit around a lateral joint formed by a fascia trim.
7. The joint locking device of claim 5, wherein the plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the planar base are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim.
8. The joint locking device of claim 5, wherein the plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the first planar wall are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim.
9. The joint locking device of claim 5, wherein the pair of offset mounting apertures disposed on the face of the second planar wall are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim.
10. A joint locking device, comprising: a planar base; a planar wall extending upwardly from one end of the planar base; an attaching latch extending upwardly from the end of the planar base opposing the planar wall; wherein the planar wall includes a pair of curved perimeter step-downs, whereby the planar base, the planar wall, and the attaching latch form a single unit; and a plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the planar wall.
11. The joint locking device of claim 10, wherein the plurality of planar walls coupled with the planar base are configured to fit around a ridge joint formed by a fascia trim.
12. The joint locking device of claim 10, wherein the plurality of mounting apertures are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim.
Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/023,931 filed on May 13, 2020. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a fascia trim joint locking device. More specifically, the present invention provides a fascia trim joint locking device that protects a homeowner's fascia trim joints from damage and provides the homeowner with an aesthetically appealing form of protection.
[0003] Many homeowners want the exterior of their home to have an appearance which is aesthetically appealing. One way that homeowners can improve the appearance of their home is to secure fascia trim. Fascia trim is a specific type of trim installed below the roof line of the home. The fascia trim provides a more finished appearance for the roof and eaves of the house. These fascia trims may vary in thickness and arrangement, even on the same house.
[0004] In addition to the aesthetics that fascia trim provides, they can also provide a function by supporting the house's roofline. Normally, fascia trim helps give support to other sections of the home, such as a gutter. The installation of fascia trim joints allows gutters to have the additional strong, and durable support when they have extra weight from rainwater. When the fascia trim is installed, each section of the fascia trim has to have a secured seal with the adjacent section of fascia trim to prevent the fascia trim from becoming damaged.
[0005] Adjacent sections of fascia trim are connected at their respective joints. If the fascia trim is not attached appropriately, the fascia trim can become detached from the home, forcing the individual to make repairs. These joints are exposed to weather and temperature, which if they are not properly attached, can damage the fascia trim. Specifically, the possible damage to the fascia trim can lead to the fascia trim becoming detached from the house. Failure to repair the detached trim can result in separated joints. These separated joints may negatively impact the aesthetic appeal of the home. When the home is not aesthetically appealing, the homeowner may become dissatisfied with their home's aesthetics.
[0006] Homes all have different designs, which requires different designs of fascia trim to accommodate for the angles and shapes of the home. These different designs of facia trim also create different joints between adjacent fascia trim. For example, the adjacent fascia trim joints can be either a corner, a ridge, or a lateral. However, the homeowner will need to have a device to secure the seal with adjacent sections of fascia trim and prevent the joint between adjacent fascia trims from separating. Regardless of whether the adjacent sections of fascia trim are angled or not, they will require the same secured seal. Additionally, the different angles and shapes of adjacent sections of fascia trim will require alternate designs to be equally as aesthetically appealing.
[0007] Therefore, there is a defined need amongst the known prior art references for a fascia trim joint locking device that is aesthetically appealing and protects fascia trim joints from the damage with a combination of a planar base having a pair of adjacent perpendicular planar walls.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of fascia trim joint locking devices now present in the known art, the present invention provides a new fascia trim joint locking device wherein a planar base includes aesthetically appealing planar walls that protects the fascia trim joint from damage.
[0009] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a fascia trim joint locking device that prevents fascia joints from separating. Over time, fascia joints can separate from each other and detached from a home. When the fascia joints separate from the home, the detached fascia joints can negatively impact the home's aesthetics. A lateral fascia joints can be formed from two fascias that are contacting each other at a 180-degree angle. A corner fascia joints can be formed from two fascias that are extending out from perpendicular edges. A ridge fascia joints can be formed from two fascias that are contacting each other at an angle less than 180-degrees. Thus, the fascia trim joint locking device provides a means to secure fascia joints together and allow fascia trim joint to maintain a connection. This will prevent fascia joints from separating from each other and detaching from the home. Ultimately, limiting any effects on the home's aesthetics due to a separating of fascia joints.
[0010] Another aspect of the present invention is to add an aesthetically appeal external fascia trim joint locking device. Commonly used fascia trim joint locking devices have a plain exterior body that does not give the home an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The present invention will allow for the homeowner to have a fascia trim joint locking device that have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The present invention comprises an external design that is displayed when the fascia trim joint locking device is affixed to the fascia trim on the home. The external design will include curved perimeter step-downs. The curve perimeter step-downs will be displayed on the home when the device is attached to a fascia joint. The curve perimeter step-downs will allow the device to be aesthetically appealing and enhance the appearance of the home when they are attached.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.
[0012] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device.
[0013] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device in use.
[0014] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device.
[0015] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device in use.
[0016] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device.
[0017] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device in use.
[0018] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device in use.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of a fascia trim joint locking device. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be limiting in any respect.
[0020] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a fascia trim joint locking device. The fascia trim joint locking device 101 comprises a planar base 103 and a plurality of planar walls 102. In this embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device 101, the planar base 103 forms a general L-shape. The plurality of planar walls 102 extend upwardly from one edge of the planar base 103. In this embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device 101, the plurality of planar walls 102 includes a pair of curved perimeter step-downs that taper downwardly to the opposing width and lengthwise ends of the planar base 103. The fascia trim joint locking device 101 forms a single unit with the planar base 103 and the plurality of planar walls 102. A pair of offset mounting apertures 104 are disposed on at least one of the planar walls 102.
[0021] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a fascia trim joint locking device in use. In use, the fascia trim joint locking device 101 is externally secured to a fascia trim corner joint. The fascia trim joint locking device 101 is configured in such a way that the planar base 103 is connected to the bottom of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the corner joint. Moreover, the plurality of planar walls 102 is connected to the exterior face of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the corner joint. The plurality of the pair of offset mounting apertures 104 are configured to receive a fastener 201 therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the fascia trim joint locking device 101 to a desired location.
[0022] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a fascia trim joint locking device. The fascia trim joint locking device 301 comprises a planar base 302a and a pair of planar walls 303a, 304a. In this embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device 301, the planar base 302a forms a rectangular shape. The pair of planar walls 303a, 304a extend upwardly from opposing lengthwise ends of the planar base 302a. A plurality of mounting apertures 302b are disposed on the face of the planar base 302a. A first planar wall 304a is a rectangular shape. The fascia trim joint locking device 301 forms a single unit with the planar base 302a and the pair of planar walls 303a, 304a. A plurality of mounting apertures 304b are disposed on the face of the first planar wall 304a. In this embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device 301, a second planar wall 303a is shaped with a pair of curved perimeter step-downs. A pair of offset mounting apertures 303b disposed on the face of the second planar wall 303a.
[0023] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a fascia trim joint locking device in use. In use, the fascia trim joint locking device 301 is secured to a fascia trim lateral joint. The fascia trim joint locking device 301 is configured in such a way that the planar base 302a is connected to the bottom of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the lateral joint. The first planar wall 304a is connected to the interior face of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the lateral joint; and the second planar wall 303a is connected to the exterior face of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the lateral joint. The plurality of mounting apertures 302b disposed on the face of the planar base 302a; the plurality of mounting apertures 304b disposed on the face of the first planar wall 304a; and the pair of offset mounting apertures 303b disposed on the face of the second planar wall 303a are configured to receive a fastener 401 therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the fascia trim joint locking device 301 to a desired location.
[0024] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a fascia trim joint locking device. The fascia trim joint locking device 501 comprises a planar base 503a, an attaching latch 503b, and a planar wall 502a. In this embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device 501, the attaching latch 503b extends upwardly from one side of the planar base 103. The planar wall 502a extends upwardly from side of the planar base 103 opposing the attaching latch 503b. In this embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device 501, the planar wall 502a includes a pair of curved perimeter step-downs that taper downwardly extending over the ends of the planar base 503a. The fascia trim joint locking device 501 forms a single unit with the planar base 503a, the attaching latch 503b, and the planar wall 502a. A plurality of mounting apertures 502b are also disposed on the planar wall 502a.
[0025] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a fascia trim joint locking device in use. In use, the fascia trim joint locking device 501 is secured to a fascia trim ridge joint. The fascia trim joint locking device 501 is configured in such a way that the planar base 502a is connected to the bottom of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the ridge joint. The attaching latch 503b is connect to the interior face of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the ridge joint and the planar wall 502a is connect to the exterior face of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the ridge joint. The plurality of mounting apertures 502b are configured to receive a fastener 601 therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the fascia trim joint locking device 501 to a desired location.
[0026] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a fascia trim joint locking device in use. In use, the fascia trim joint locking device 701 is internally secured to a fascia trim corner joint. The fascia trim joint locking device 701 is configured in such a way that the planar base 702 is connected to the bottom of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the corner joint and the plurality of planar walls 703 is connect to the internal face of the two adjacent fascia trim that form the corner joint. The fascia trim joint locking device 701 forms a single unit with the planar base 702 and the plurality of planar walls 703. The plurality of the pair of offset mounting apertures 704 are configured to receive a fastener 705 therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the fascia trim joint locking device 701 to a desired location.
[0027] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
[0028] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention
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