Fascia Trim Joint Locking Device

Abstract

A fascia trim joint locking device is provided. The device includes a planar base having a pair of adjacent perpendicular planar walls, forming a general L-shape. In another embodiment of the fascia trim joint locking device, the device includes a planar base that is rectangular. In yet another embodiment, the device includes a planar base with an attaching latch. The planar walls include a pair of curved perimeter step-downs and taper downwardly to the opposing width and lengthwise ends of the planar base. At least one of the walls includes a pair of offset mounting apertures. The device can be secured around the bottom corner of fascia trim joint, a lateral fascia trim joint, and a ridge fascia trim joint to lock together the trim joint and prevent movement or separation.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A joint locking device, comprising:
 a planar base;   wherein the planar base forms a general L-shape;   a plurality of planar walls extending upwardly from the planar base;   the plurality of planar walls includes a pair of curved perimeter step-downs;   wherein the pair of curved perimeter step-downs taper downwardly to the opposing width and lengthwise ends of the planar base, whereby the planar base and the plurality of planar walls form a single unit; and   at least one of the planar walls includes a pair of offset mounting apertures.   
     
     
         2 . The joint locking device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of planar walls coupled with the planar base are configured to fit externally around a corner joint formed by a fascia trim. 
     
     
         3 . The joint locking device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of planar walls coupled with the planar base are configured to fit internally around a corner joint formed by a fascia trim. 
     
     
         4 . The joint locking device of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of offset mounting apertures are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim. 
     
     
         5 . A joint locking device, comprising:
 a planar base;   wherein the planar base forms a rectangular shape;   a plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the planar base a pair of planar walls extending upwardly from opposing lengthwise ends of the planar base;   wherein a first planar wall is a rectangular shape and a second planar wall includes a pair of curved perimeter step-downs;   whereby the planar base and the pair of planar walls form a single unit;   a plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the first planar wall; and   a pair of offset mounting apertures disposed on the face of the second planar wall.   
     
     
         6 . The joint locking device of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of planar walls coupled with the planar base are configured to fit around a lateral joint formed by a fascia trim. 
     
     
         7 . The joint locking device of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the planar base are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim. 
     
     
         8 . The joint locking device of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the first planar wall are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim. 
     
     
         9 . The joint locking device of  claim 5 , wherein the pair of offset mounting apertures disposed on the face of the second planar wall are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim. 
     
     
         10 . A joint locking device, comprising:
 a planar base;   a planar wall extending upwardly from one end of the planar base;   an attaching latch extending upwardly from the end of the planar base opposing the planar wall;   wherein the planar wall includes a pair of curved perimeter step-downs, whereby the planar base, the planar wall, and the attaching latch form a single unit; and   a plurality of mounting apertures disposed on the face of the planar wall.   
     
     
         11 . The joint locking device of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of planar walls coupled with the planar base are configured to fit around a ridge joint formed by a fascia trim. 
     
     
         12 . The joint locking device of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of mounting apertures are configured to receive a fastener therethrough, such as a nail or screw, thereby allowing the user to secure the device to the fascia trim.