Abstract
A crown molding support hanger described herein as comprised of a lightweight durable plastic crown molding support hanger that is an essential crown molding installation tool for all sizes of crown molding that may be quickly and effectively installed by a single user. The crown molding support hanger has a support surface that engages and holds a length of crown molding while the mounting member secures the crown molding support hanger to the wall. The support member is adjustable to the different sizes and shapes of decorative trim molding by simply snapping off the tab on the support surface that engages the front section of the molding. The mounting member is removable from the support member by moving the support member side to side and snapping the support member tab at the v-groove, releasing the support member. The mounting member remains hidden behind the crown molding.
Claims
1. A removable crown molding support hanger for holding decorative trim molding to walls at ceiling joint in a desired location comprising: A crown molding support hanger having a support surface that engages and holds a length of crown molding while the mounting member secures the crown molding support hanger to the wall.
2. The crown molding support hanger of claim 1, wherein it is adjustable to the different sizes and shapes of decorative crown molding by simply snapping off the tabs on the support surface that engages the front section of the molding.
3. The crown molding support hanger of claim 1, wherein the mounting member, by moving the support member side to side and snapping the mounting member tab, releases the support member so that it can be pulled down and out from behind the molding
4. The crown molding support hanger of claim 1, in which the mounting member is provided with a fastener holes for securing the crown molding support hanger to said wall by attaching fasteners.
5. The crown molding support hanger of claim 1, wherein said crown molding support hanger is formed of substantially rigid plastic material.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
[0016] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the crown and molding support hanger in the preferred embodiment with the invention supporting a piece of crown molding.
[0017] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the crown molding support hanger provided in accordance with the principle of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the crown molding support hanger shown in FIG. 2.
[0019] FIG. 4 is a side elevation of the crown molding support hanger shown in FIG. 2 with the crown molding support hanger against the ceiling and an adjoining wall of the room;
[0020] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view showing the manner in which the support member portion of the crown molding support hanger is removed from the sidewall.
[0021] FIG. 6 is a front perspective view after separation of a crown molding support hanger further illustrating the support member embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment illustrating the support member removable tab for a slightly smaller molding.
[0023] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment illustrating the support member removable tab for use with an even smaller crown molding.
[0024] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the crown molding support hanger before snapping off the breakaway tab for use with an even smaller crown molding.
[0025] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the crown molding support hanger after snapping off the breakaway tab for use with an even smaller crown molding.
DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0026] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this application. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0027] The present invention shown in FIG. 1 illustrates the crown molding support hanger 10 specifically designed to hold crown molding 11 to be installed between the wall 12 and the ceiling 13 by attaching fastener 14 to the wall 12.
[0028] Shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is a perspective view and side view of the crown molding support hanger 10 comprising a mounting member 15 and a removal support member 16 together in pre-installation position according to the present invention. The crown molding support hanger 10 has a mounting member 15 and a support member 16. The mounting member 15 has a breakaway tab 18 with the fastener holes 17 and a breakaway v-groove 19. Further, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the support member 16 has a breakaway tab 20 and a breakaway tab 22 that are made for removal by the breakaway v-groove 21 and 23 of the support member 16.
[0029] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a side elevation of the crown molding support hanger 10 showing wall mounting member and support member 15, 16 respectively, flush with the vertical wall surface 12 and secured by inserting fasteners 14 into the mounting member 15 fastener holes 17. The support member 16 is shown holding the crown molding 11 in the proper installation position between the wall 12 and ceiling 13, which frees the user from having to hold the piece of crown molding 11. Removal of the support member is depicted in FIGS. 5 and 6.
[0030] As depicted in FIGS. 5 and 6, the crown molding 11 is secured in its proper position to the ceiling 13 and the support member 16 is ready to be removed from the wall 12. Substantially, shown in FIG. 5, before separation, the support member 16 can be disengaged from the mounting member 15 by sliding the support member 16 side to side vertically along the wall. The support member 16 will snap off at the v-groove 19 normal breaking point bridge 24. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, after separation, the support member 16 can be removed by sliding the support member downward from behind the crown mold 11. The breakaway tab 18 will remain on the wall 12 and will be hidden by the crown mold 11.
[0031] As best seen in FIG. 7, a perspective view of the crown molding support hanger 10 illustrating the support member 16 before snapping off the breakaway tab 20 by the rotation of the breakaway tab 20 at the v-groove 21 location.
[0032] As shown in FIG. 8 a perspective view of the crown molding support hanger 10 illustrating the support member 16 after snapping off the breakaway tab 20 (not shown) for the support of a slightly smaller crown molding 25.
[0033] As shown in FIG. 9 a perspective view of the crown molding support hanger 10 illustrating the support member 16 before snapping off the breakaway tab 22 by the rotation of the breakaway tab 22 at the v-groove 23 location.
[0034] As shown in FIG. 10 a perspective view of the crown molding support hanger 10 illustrating the support member 16 after snapping off the breakaway tab 20 (not shown) for the support of a slightly smaller crown molding 26.
