US4718213A
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Decorative beam assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-01-30
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2007-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A decorative beam assembly comprising a beam support bracket which is attached to a ceiling or wall and a hollow plastic channel shaped decorative beam, which snap-fittinglyengages the bracket by means of inwardly extending arms on the beam contacting flange surfaces on the bracket. The flexibility of the beam allows for easy installation, as well as removal and subsequent replacement, of the beam.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank M. Butterfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:30
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A decorative beam assembly for attachment to a ceiling, comprising an elongated support bracket having a flat ceiling attaching surface, means for securing said flat surface to said ceiling, flange members extending outwardly and downwardly from each side of said attaching surface, with said flange members having contoured upper surfaces, a hollow channel-shaped beam being of a length at least equal to said bracket and having a bottom and flexible, spaced, parallel side walls extending upwardly from said bottom, said side walls terminating in inwardly directed arms having bottom surfaces which are complimentary contoured to said upper surface of said flange members, said arms being detachably secured onto said flange members of said support bracket when said support bracket is secured to said ceiling by separating said parallel sidewalls to a width greater than the width of said attaching surface and urging the attaching arms over said flange members using upward pressure so that said attaching arms snap-fittingly engage said flange members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A decorative beam assembly for attachment to a ceiling, comprising an elongated support bracket having a flat ceiling attaching surface, means for securing said flat surface to said ceiling, flange members extending outwardly and downwardly from each side of said attaching surface, with said flange members having contoured upper surfaces, a hollow channel-shaped beam being of a length at least equal to said bracket and having a bottom and flexible, spaced, parallel side walls extending upwardly from said bottom, said side walls terminating in inwardly directed arms having bottom surfaces which are complimentary contoured to said upper surface of said flange members, said arms being detachably secured onto said flange members of said support bracket when said support bracket is secured to said ceiling by separating said parallel sidewalls to a width greater than the width of said attaching surface and urging the attaching arms over said flange members using upward pressure so that said attaching arms snap-fittingly engage said flange members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A decorative beam assembly as claimed in claim 1, comprising a cap which engages at least one end of said beam construction so as to provide a finished appearance to said construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A decorative beam assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said arms have top surfaces which are arcuate so as to ride on a portion of the bottom of said flange members when upward pressure is applied to said beam to secure said beam onto said bracket.
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) | 1991-01-11 | 1991-07-13 | 1992-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-11 | 1995-07-13 | 1996-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-11 | 1999-07-13 | 2000-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |