Devices and methods for flangeless installations

Details Devices and methods for flangeless installations Devices and methods for flangeless installations

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Katcheves, Basil (Department: 3635)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Framing to receive door, doorjamb, or window sash

C052S205000, C052S220800

Reexamination Certificate

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07963076

ABSTRACT:
A flangeless mounting system, suitable for in-wall speakers and other objects, includes a panel that replaces a substantial section of wallboard instead of being installed behind the wallboard. In preferred embodiments a rim extends outwardly from a first surface of the panel by a distance of less than ½ inch, and preferably by only ⅛ inch or even 1/16 inch. The face of the object can be quite large, up to 40 in2or more, and still be relatively small with respect to the panel. Panels are contemplated that have a width at least two, three or more times that of the face of the object, and along with optional wings are wider than the stud separation in the wall.

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