Wall-mounted light-transmissive structure
OwnerRobert MacKaiginventor
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Abstract
This architectural assembly includes a wall, and a structure supported on the wall over a top portion of the opening. The structure has a light transmission portion permitting light from the opening to pass therethrough. The structure comprises a lower and an upper frame structures. A transparent or translucent, preferably stained-glass, panel is secured between the cornice members using a silicone or other adhesive material. The upper and lower frame structures each have a groove therein facing the groove of the other that receives the adhesive and the glass. A top panel cover structure covers the upper frame stucture. A method for efficiently manufacturing the structure is also provided.
Claims21
An architectural assembly comprising:
- a wall of a building;
- a structure supported on the wall, said structure comprising
- first and second laterally spaced side members secured in engagement with and projecting outwardly from the wall, and a cross member extending laterally therebetween and spaced from the wall;
- and
- a light transmission portion permitting light from the opening to pass therethrough supported on at least said cross member and extending downwardly therefrom.
A method of fabricating a cover structure for a wall in a structure, said method comprising:
- cutting a portion of molding material so as to yield two side portions and a front portion;
- said stock material having a milled portion defining a continuous groove therein and said cutting including at least two matching miter cuts;
- assembling the side portions and the front portion so as to form a box structure in which the groove extends continuously in a lower portion thereof;
- securing panels of light transmissive material in said groove so as to project downwardly away from the box structure.
An ornamental design of cornice structure as disclosed and described in regards to
- FIGS. 1 to 6 herein,
- FIGS. 7 to 11 herein,
- FIGS. 12 to 16 herein,
- FIGS. 17 to 21 herein, or
- FIGS. 22 to 26 herein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.