US3706171A
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Decorative acoustical ceiling panel
Assignee: GREAT PLAINS /SAMSON BAG CORP A CORP OF
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Filing: 1971-04-02
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1991-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A decorative acoustical ceiling panel which, when assembled with other like panels in edge-to-edge relation in a suitable ceiling installation, provides the appearance of a blanket of carpeting covering the ceiling. The panel comprises a rigid rectangular frame member having a rectangular layer of carpeting material fastened to its lower surface so as to form a facing thereover. Mounting means in the form of hook members are fastened to the upper surface of the frame member for mounting the panel on support members suspended from a ceiling.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry I Shayman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:27
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/04; E04B9/0428; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/92; E04B1/94; E04B1/941; E04B1/942; E04B9/045; E04B9/22; E04B9/24; E04B9/241; E04B9/245; E04B2009/0492
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A decorative acoustical ceiling panel comprising, a rigid rectangular frame member including a top edge, bottom edge and peripheral side edges connecting said top and bottom edges, a rectangular layer of carpeting material faStened to the lower surface of said bottom edge and forming a facing over said frame member, the peripheral side edges of said carpeting material being in alignment with said peripheral side edges of said frame member, and hook members fastened to opposite sides of the upper surface of said top edge of said frame member for mounting said panel on support members suspended from a ceiling, said hook members are generally U-shaped with their openings facing laterally outwardly of said frame member, one leg fastened to the upper surface of said top edge of said frame member, and a free leg spaced from and parallel to said top edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A decorative acoustical ceiling panel comprising, a rigid rectangular frame member including a top edge, bottom edge and peripheral side edges connecting said top and bottom edges, a rectangular layer of carpeting material faStened to the lower surface of said bottom edge and forming a facing over said frame member, the peripheral side edges of said carpeting material being in alignment with said peripheral side edges of said frame member, and hook members fastened to opposite sides of the upper surface of said top edge of said frame member for mounting said panel on support members suspended from a ceiling, said hook members are generally U-shaped with their openings facing laterally outwardly of said frame member, one leg fastened to the upper surface of said top edge of said frame member, and a free leg spaced from and parallel to said top edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The ceiling panel of claim 1 wherein a plurality of said hook members are fastened to each of two opposite sides of the upper surface of said top edge of said frame member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The ceiling panel of claim 1 wherein said support members are spaced parallel inverted T-shaped members having laterally extending arms, and the free legs of said hook members on opposite sides of said frame member are adapted to engage the arms of adjacent support members so as to mount said panel therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
A decorative acoustical ceiling panel comprising a rigid rectangular frame member including four generally U-shaped side members each having a top edge, bottom edge and peripheral side edges connecting said top and bottom edges, the ends of said side members overlapping and being fastened together, one pair of said side members being about twice the length of the other pair of side members and joined together intermediate their ends by a reinforcing member parallel to said other pair of side members, a rectangular layer of carpeting material fastened to the lower surface of said bottom edge and forming a facing over said frame member, the peripheral side edges of said carpeting material being in alignment with said peripheral side edges of said frame member, and mounting means on said frame member for mounting said panel on a ceiling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
A decorative acoustical ceiling panel comprising a rigid rectangular frame member including four generally U-shaped side members each having a top edge, bottom edge and peripheral side edges connecting said top and bottom edges, the ends of said side members overlapping and being fastened together, one pair of said side members being about twice the length of the other pair of side members and joined together intermediate their ends by a reinforcing member parallel to said other pair of side members, a rectangular layer of carpeting material fastened to the lower surface of said bottom edge and forming a facing over said frame member, the peripheral side edges of said carpeting material being in alignment with said peripheral side edges of said frame member, and mounting means on said frame member for mounting said panel on a ceiling.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The ceiling panel of claim 4 wherein said carpeting material is provided with a fire-resistant coating.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The ceiling panel of claim 5 wherein said fire-resistant coating is on the backing surface of said carpeting material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |