US3087577A
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Ceiling tile with sound attenuating and visual effects
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-18
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J Prestia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:04
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/04; E04B9/0435; E04B9/0464; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/163; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24322; Y10T428/24331; Y10T428/24355
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A CEILING TILE WHICH SIMULTANEOUSLY HELPS TO DEADEN UNDESIRABLE NOISE AND PRESENTS TO A VIEWER EVER-CHANGING CURVED AREAS OF LIGHT AND SHADOW, GIVING THE VISUAL IMPRESSION OF A SILK-LIKE SURFACE, COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT BASE CAPABLE OF BEING NAILED, STAPLED OR CEMENTED TO A CEILING, MEANS ON SUCH BASE FOR INTERCONNECTING SAID TILE WITH OTHER SUCH TILES FOR ASSEMBLY ON A CEILING AND A SURFACE PORTION OF SOUND ABSORBENT MATERIAL CONTAINING ALTERNATING PROJECTING AND DEPRESSED CURVILINEARLY DISPOSED AREAS CONCENTRICALLY DISPOSITIONED IN UNITS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PROJECTED AND DEPRESSED CURVES, ENDING WHERE THEY CONTACT OTHER SUCH UNITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A CEILING TILE WHICH SIMULTANEOUSLY HELPS TO DEADEN UNDESIRABLE NOISE AND PRESENTS TO A VIEWER EVER-CHANGING CURVED AREAS OF LIGHT AND SHADOW, GIVING THE VISUAL IMPRESSION OF A SILK-LIKE SURFACE, COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT BASE CAPABLE OF BEING NAILED, STAPLED OR CEMENTED TO A CEILING, MEANS ON SUCH BASE FOR INTERCONNECTING SAID TILE WITH OTHER SUCH TILES FOR ASSEMBLY ON A CEILING AND A SURFACE PORTION OF SOUND ABSORBENT MATERIAL CONTAINING ALTERNATING PROJECTING AND DEPRESSED CURVILINEARLY DISPOSED AREAS CONCENTRICALLY DISPOSITIONED IN UNITS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PROJECTED AND DEPRESSED CURVES, ENDING WHERE THEY CONTACT OTHER SUCH UNITS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |