Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Collocating
Reexamination Certificate
1998-09-08
2001-02-06
Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Collocating
C033S526000, C083S013000, C144S003100, C144S144100, C144S367000, C144S372000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06182373
ABSTRACT:
CROSS-REFERENCES
There are no applications related to this application filed in this or any foreign country.
BACKGROUND
Baseboard molding is attached to the lower portion of the wallboard adjacent to the floor in most residential and commercial construction. Where two adjacent walls come together to form an inside comer, it is generally the case that the strip of baseboard molding carried by each wall is cut at a 45 degree angle. The cut edges are then mated together in a symmetrical manner, as seen in
FIG. 1
, labeled “Prior Art.”
The problem with this method of construction is revealed where the angle cut is not exactly 45 degrees on one or both of the pieces of baseboard molding. In this event, the joint where the adjacent pieces of baseboard molding join will typically have gaps which degrade the appearance of the joint This problem is accentuated in the event where the front face of the molding is stylized, such as by rounded or similar decorative surfaces.
A further problem with this method of construction is that both pieces of baseboard molding must be cut at 45 degrees. This requires that two baseboard cuts be made for each inside corner. Since each cut provides an added cost and opportunity for error, the resulting wastage of baseboard molding due to inaccurate cuts is increased.
Both of these problems are further exacerbated in the event the the adjacent walls forming the inside corner are not oriented at exactly 90 degrees. Where this is the case, correctly cut baseboard moldings will result in an unsatisfactory installation and appearance.
What is needed is a method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding that requires that only one of the two adjacent baseboard molding pieces be cut. The apparatus and method of use must reduce the appearance of gaps or other similar construction flaws between the mated pieces of baseboard molding. The method and apparatus must conform to any molding type, having any height, thickness and ornamental surface configuration. The method and apparatus must also allow for extremely rapid and convenient cutting, with high-quality output.
SUMMARY
The present invention is directed to an apparatus that satisfies the above needs. A novel method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding is provided that requires that only one of two adjacent baseboard molding piece be cut, wherein the end of a first piece of molding to abut in a flush manner to the face of a second piece of molding.
The method and apparatus for making a cut in a piece of baseboard molding of the present invention provides some or all of the following structures and steps.
(A) Forming a plate having at least one patterned cutting edge, wherein the at least one patterned cutting edge is defined to correspond to the front face of a baseboard molding to be cut, and wherein the plate provides an alignment structure to align the patterned cutting edge with the baseboard molding to be cut.
(B) Attaching the plate to a plate support, whereby the plate support engages the alignment structure of the plate, thereby holding the plate in alignment with the plate support, whereby a cutting hole defined in the plate support is adjacent to the patterned cutting edge of the plate.
(C) Securing upper and lower angle boards to the plate support.
(D) Securing the plate support between the jaws of a clamping apparatus.
(E) Securing the piece of baseboard molding to be cut between the jaws of the clamping apparatus, in a location adjacent to the plate support.
(F) Cutting with a router or similar tool along the patterned cutting edge of the plate, thereby making the cut in the piece of baseboard molding.
A more detailed description of the method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding includes the following:
(A) Regulating the angle of inclination of the baseboard molding to be cut by adjusting screws carried by the upper and lower angle boards to result in a slight bevel in the cut in the piece of baseboard molding.
It is therefore a primary advantage of the present invention to provide a novel method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding that reduces the appearance of gaps or defects between mated pieces of baseboard molding.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding that conforms to any molding type, having any height, thickness and ornamental surface configuration.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding that requires only one piece of molding to be cut to form an inside corner.
A still further advantage of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding that supports extremely rapid and convenient cutting with high-quality output.
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Bennett G. Bradley
Thompson David S.
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