US3834102A
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Beam hanger construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-20
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A beam and hanger assembly is provided for securing wooden, or wood simulating beams to an existing ceiling construction. For this purpose, a generally U-shaped mounting bracket is secured in an inverted position to the lower surface of a ceiling and has downwardly extending side flanges provided with aligned openings therein. The beam of the assembly is in the form of a channel member having upwardly extending sides positioned on the outer sides of the downwardly extending flanges of the mounting bracket and a dowel or similar fastening means extends through aligned openings in the sides of the beam and the openings in the flanges of the bracket to secure the beam in place. The beam may be formed so as to be bowed upwardly between the ends thereof so as to assure firm contact of the beam with the ceiling and positive engagement of the holding member with the bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 L Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:01
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/005; E04F; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/04; E04F19/0436; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A beamed ceiling construction, comprising in combination: a flat ceiling surface facing downwardly into a room space over which the ceiling extends; at least one pair of support brackets each of which is of inverted U-shape, each of said brackets being supported from the ceiling and including a base portion having a flat upper surface, disposed in face-to-face contact with said ceiling surface each bracket further including a pair of side flanges depending from opposite ends of the base portion and formed with openings aligned along a line parallel to and spaced downwardly from the plane of the ceiling; an elongated, upwardly opening channel formed in the simulation of a wooden beam and disposed in embracing relation to the brackets, said channel including a pair of side walls formed with inner side surfaces in juxtaposition to the outer surfaces of the respective side flanges, and with flat top surfaces disposed generally coplanar with the flat upper surfaces of the base portions of the brackets and in snug engagement with the ceiling surface, said side walls having openings in registration with the openings of the side flanges; and dowel pins extending through the registered openings of the side flanges and side walls to hold the channel against the ceiling in concealing relation to the several brackets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A beamed ceiling construction, comprising in combination: a flat ceiling surface facing downwardly into a room space over which the ceiling extends; at least one pair of support brackets each of which is of inverted U-shape, each of said brackets being supported from the ceiling and including a base portion having a flat upper surface, disposed in face-to-face contact with said ceiling surface each bracket further including a pair of side flanges depending from opposite ends of the base portion and formed with openings aligned along a line parallel to and spaced downwardly from the plane of the ceiling; an elongated, upwardly opening channel formed in the simulation of a wooden beam and disposed in embracing relation to the brackets, said channel including a pair of side walls formed with inner side surfaces in juxtaposition to the outer surfaces of the respective side flanges, and with flat top surfaces disposed generally coplanar with the flat upper surfaces of the base portions of the brackets and in snug engagement with the ceiling surface, said side walls having openings in registration with the openings of the side flanges; and dowel pins extending through the registered openings of the side flanges and side walls to hold the channel against the ceiling in concealing relation to the several brackets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
A beamed ceiling construction as in claim 1 wherein said channel is bowed along its length into a yieldably resilient arch having its peak disposed upwardly toward said ceiling surface at a location between the brackets, such that, upon insertion of said dowel pins through the registering openings of the bracket and channel, said channel is deflected by the ceiling surface to a straightened form, thereby biasing the dowel pins downwardly against the lower sides of the openings of the side flanges of the brackets and rigidifying the mounting of the channel against the ceiling surface.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |