Douglass James Bachman

US Patent:

58361138, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

Jun 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/884182

Inventors:

Douglass Bachman - Desoto TX

International Classification:

E04B 700

US Classification:

52 94

Abstract:

A system and method of securing and finishing exterior siding panels. The system includes a bracket mounted on an adjacent surface, a snap-in trim piece, and a siding panel covering a wall. The snap-in trim piece includes an extender having a plurality of crimps for interlocking with a hook at the end of the bracket. Additionally, the snap-in trim piece includes, at another end, a snap-in trim fastener for contacting the siding panel to the wall. Wires or cables may be run through a gap between the snap-in trim piece and a corner where the bracket and the siding panel meet. Additionally, the snap-in trim piece may also act as a trim sectional with coordinating colors to match and accentuate the beauty of the siding panels.

US Patent:

58292063, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Apr 25, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/846138

Inventors:

Douglass Bachman - Desoto TX

International Classification:

E04B 700

US Classification:

52 94

Abstract:

A system and method for assisting in finishing and securing a top panel for a wall to a J-channel of a soffit. The system includes a soffit panel covering a surface, a J-channel bracket from which the soffit is mounted into, a top panel snap-in trim, and a top panel. The top panel snap-in trim includes, at an end, a top snap-in trim grasper for interlocking with a hook at the end of the J-channel bracket. Additionally, the top panel snap-in trim includes, at another end, a top panel snap-in trim fastener for contacting the top panel to the wall. Wires or cables may be run through a gap between the top panel snap-in trim and a corner where the soffit panel and the top panel meet. Additionally, the top panel snap-in trim may also act as a trim sectional with coordinating colors to match and accentuate the beauty of the siding panels.