US3871150A
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Remodeling ceiling clip
Assignee: Armstrong World Industries Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-18
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A clip structure is designed to snap over the flange of an existing suspended ceiling system suspension member. This clip will then accept or join with a new suspension member to help in the establishment of a second suspended ceiling system under the original suspended ceiling system of a room. To the second suspended ceiling system there is then mounted new ceiling boards to provide the ceiling with a new visible ceiling structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay P Murray
- 👤 Kenneth L Wasson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:09
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/06; E04B9/12; E04B9/16; F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16B2/24; F16B2/241; F16B2/245; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/044; F16B7/048; F16B7/0493; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A clip structure adapted to be fastened to an existing ceiling suspension system comprising a vertical web structure and a lower horizontal flange structure, on the end of the web structure which is spaced from the flange structure there being positioned means for engaging a flange of an existing ceiling suspension system to hold the clip structure relative to the flange of the existing ceiling suspension system, a new ceiling suspension member being then fastened to the lower horizontal flange of the clip structure whereby a horizontal flange of the new ceiling suspension member may serve as a resting point for the boards of a new suspended ceiling system which is disposed directly underneath of the existing ceiling suspension system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A clip structure adapted to be fastened to an existing ceiling suspension system comprising a vertical web structure and a lower horizontal flange structure, on the end of the web structure which is spaced from the flange structure there being positioned means for engaging a flange of an existing ceiling suspension system to hold the clip structure relative to the flange of the existing ceiling suspension system, a new ceiling suspension member being then fastened to the lower horizontal flange of the clip structure whereby a horizontal flange of the new ceiling suspension member may serve as a resting point for the boards of a new suspended ceiling system which is disposed directly underneath of the existing ceiling suspension system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
The clip structure of claim 1 wherein the vertical web of the clip structure is composed of two legs which are resiliently mounted relative to the lower horizontal flange, said means for engaging the flange of an existing overlying ceiling suspension system being generally inclined U-shaped clip fingers which slide over the edge of the flange of the existing overlying ceiling suspension system and hold the clip structure relative to the overlying ceiling suspension system.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |