Wall mounting apparatus and frame assembly
AssigneeBrainwave Research Corporation
InventorsJean-Guy Gagne, James W. Rogers
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Abstract
A self-supporting apparatus can be placed in an opening in an existing wall substrate. A frame assembly is configured with a perimeter that can be adjusted to correspond to the opening of the wall substrate. Opposing frame portions are movable in opposite directions with respect to each other to be expandable for contact with the opening. Each frame portion comprises a first side having a detent on one surface and a second side with at least one groove on a surface thereof. The surfaces of the opposing frame portions face each other. The detents and grooves are dimensioned to provide engagement, respectively, between grooves and dents of facing frame portion surfaces.
Claims14
A bracket assembly comprising:
- first and second opposing frame portions movable in opposite directions with respect to each other;
- wherein:
- the bracket assembly is expandable for contact with an opening in an existing building wall;
- each frame portion comprises a plurality of flange members spaced from each other in a direction of the thickness of the wall, each of the flange members extending outwardly from the frame perimeter for contact with outer and inner surfaces, respectively, of the building wall;
- and
- each of the opposing frame portions comprises first and second sides, the first side comprising a detent on an outer surface thereof and the second side comprising at least one groove on an inner surface thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.