US4328653A
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Ceiling panel clip
Assignee: GARDY DAVID J
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Filing: 1980-01-23
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Granted: 1982-05-11
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Expires: 2000-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A clip for attaching a filler strip to a channel for suspending ceiling panels, including prongs for holding the filler strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A. Anderle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:53
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/34; E04B9/36; E04B9/363; E04B9/22; E04B9/24; E04B9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
In a suspended ceiling: at least two substantially parallelly arranged U-shaped channels with legs flaring slightly downwardly with respect to each other and with spaced inverted L-shaped grooves facing each other so as to leave therebetween an essentially T-shaped portion, two ceiling panels received in said L-shaped grooves so as to be suspended from said channels, at least two clips, each clip comprising an essentially flat sheet metal body from which extend at substantially right angles two spaced leg portions engaging a respective one of said T-shaped portions of the respective channel, and from which body extend, at essentially right angles in a direction opposite to that of said leg portions and at an angle of 90° with respect to the latter, two spaced prongs, and at least one essentially flat strip of flexible sheet metal extending between said ceiling panels, said prongs being bent around said strip to thereby attach the same to said channel independently of said ceiling panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
In a suspended ceiling: at least two substantially parallelly arranged U-shaped channels with legs flaring slightly downwardly with respect to each other and with spaced inverted L-shaped grooves facing each other so as to leave therebetween an essentially T-shaped portion, two ceiling panels received in said L-shaped grooves so as to be suspended from said channels, at least two clips, each clip comprising an essentially flat sheet metal body from which extend at substantially right angles two spaced leg portions engaging a respective one of said T-shaped portions of the respective channel, and from which body extend, at essentially right angles in a direction opposite to that of said leg portions and at an angle of 90° with respect to the latter, two spaced prongs, and at least one essentially flat strip of flexible sheet metal extending between said ceiling panels, said prongs being bent around said strip to thereby attach the same to said channel independently of said ceiling panels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR1327617A
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US3277622A
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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) | 1985-05-10 | 1985-11-09 | 1986-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-10 | 1989-11-09 | 1990-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-10 | 1993-11-09 | 1994-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |