US4221355A
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Device for suspending articles from a ceiling or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-05
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Granted: 1980-09-09
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Expires: 1998-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A device for suspending articles from a ceiling, or the like, and comprising a plate member having oppositely disposed flange engaging elements thereon for selective engagement with the opposite edges of a ceiling channel member, and a hook member extending outwardly from the plate member for receiving the article or articles thereon which are to be suspended from the ceiling.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. Hoop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:25
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16B2/24; F16B2/241; F16B2/245; E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/006; F16B45/00; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A device for facilitating securing of articles to a ceiling and comprising a unitary main body member, flange engaging means provided on the main body member for selective engagement with a ceiling channel member, independent hook means carried by the main body member for receiving the articles to be suspended from the ceiling, connecting means secured to the hook means and extending rotatably through the main body member for rotatably supporting the hook means with respect to the main body member, said flange engaging means comprising oppositely disposed gripping members having one open side for receiving the ceiling channel therein and one closed side for limiting the engagement therebetween, said gripping members comprising a first flange engaging member extending outwardly from said body and the open side thereof providing a hiatus for receiving the channel member therein, a second flange engaging member oppositely disposed from the first flange engaging member and said open side thereof providing a hiatus for receiving the channel member therein, and an independent pin member secured to the outer surface of each flange engaging member and extending perpendicularly outward therefrom for penetrating the ceiling for facilitating retaining of the device in the engaged position with the channel member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
202 words
A device for facilitating securing of articles to a ceiling and comprising a unitary main body member, flange engaging means provided on the main body member for selective engagement with a ceiling channel member, independent hook means carried by the main body member for receiving the articles to be suspended from the ceiling, connecting means secured to the hook means and extending rotatably through the main body member for rotatably supporting the hook means with respect to the main body member, said flange engaging means comprising oppositely disposed gripping members having one open side for receiving the ceiling channel therein and one closed side for limiting the engagement therebetween, said gripping members comprising a first flange engaging member extending outwardly from said body and the open side thereof providing a hiatus for receiving the channel member therein, a second flange engaging member oppositely disposed from the first flange engaging member and said open side thereof providing a hiatus for receiving the channel member therein, and an independent pin member secured to the outer surface of each flange engaging member and extending perpendicularly outward therefrom for penetrating the ceiling for facilitating retaining of the device in the engaged position with the channel member.
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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) | 1983-09-09 | 1984-03-10 | 1984-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-09 | 1988-03-10 | 1988-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-09 | 1992-03-10 | 1992-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |