Caulkless seam
OwnerMark Wayne Domanicoinventor
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Abstract
A corner seam comprising a first receiving region, a second receiving region and a face. The first receiving region includes a first and second end. The second receiving region includes a first and a second end. The first ends of each of the receiving regions substantially converge toward each other. Additionally, at least one of the first and second receiving regions includes a channel capable of receiving at least a portion of at least a partially planar material therein. The face extends from the second end of the first receiving region to the second end of the second receiving region.
Claims13
A corner seam suitable for use in a shower stall comprising:
- a first receiving region having a first and second end;
- a second receiving region having a first and a second end, wherein the first ends of each of the receiving regions substantially converge toward each other and at least one of the first and second receiving regions includes a channel capable of receiving at least a portion of at least a partially planar material therein;
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- a face extending from the second end of the first receiving region to the second end of the second receiving region.
A method of installing a corner seam comprising the steps of:
- attaching a first water-resistant panel to the corner seam comprising a first receiving region having a first and second end, a second receiving region having a first and second end, the first ends substantially convergent toward each other, a face extending from the second end of the first receiving region to the second end of the second receiving region, wherein at least one of the first and second receiving regions includes a channel capable of receiving at least a portion of at least a partially planar material therein;
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- attaching a second water-resistant panel to the corner seam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.