Dennis J O'Rourke

US Patent:

50604384, Oct 29, 1991

Filed:

May 18, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/526037

Inventors:

Dennis S. O'Rourke - Orange CA

International Classification:

E04B 200

US Classification:

52371

Abstract:

A channel shaped cap support strip for a cap strip of a tiled counter top is formed with a plurality of projecting tongues that are embedded within the adhesive that overlies the horizontal surface of the counter, with the body of the cap support strip channel being nailed to the vertical surface of the front of the counter. The tongues, embedded in the adhesive that holds the tile in place, hold the upper part of the cap support strip securely tied to the counter top and prevent flexing and cracking of the tile cap strips.