US3565473A
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Hold-down clip for tiles in suspended ceiling structure
Assignee: Eastern Products Corp
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Filing: 1968-10-08
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A HOLD-DOWN CLIP FOR ENGAGING THE RIB OR BULB OF THE SUPPORTING MEMBERS IN A SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM TO HOLD THE CEILING TILES AGAINST DISLODGEMENT, THE CLIP IS OF INVERTED U-SHAPE HAVING OPPOSED, SERRATED INNER EDGES FOR GRIPPING THE RIB JOINED BY A RESILIENT RIDGE TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY GRIPPING FORCE. RESILIENT FEET ENGAGE THE EDGE PORTION OF THE ADJACENT TILES, ADJACENT FEET BEING DIVERGENT TO FACILITATE INSTALLATION.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J Kedel
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-11-04 18:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/22; E04B9/24; E04B9/241; E04B9/242; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/918
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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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |