US4971279A
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Hanger clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-07-03
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Granted: 1990-11-20
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Expires: 2009-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A hanger clip of a type for use with conventional suspended ceiling beams that have L-shaped beams along the wall of a room to which the ceiling is applied and vertical T-shaped beams extending transversely of the room, which hanger clip can be used with both beans but is formed with a return section which permits the hanger to suspend items from the L-shaped section so that they will be against the walls of the room but which can additionally be used with the vertical T-shaped beams for midroom suspensions.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren T. George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A hanger clip for use with a ceiling panel support member of the type having an elongated vertical member that extends across a room and having a horizontal flange extending therefrom upon which a ceiling panel is adapted to rest, the hanger comprising: an inverted, U-shaped hook formed of first and second side members adapted to receive said vertical member; said first side having a length less than the height of said vertical member; said second side extending beyond the height of said vertical member to a lower end; a second U-shaped member connecting said second side and said lower end and having third and fourth horizontal sides for receiving said horizontal flange therebetween; and means at said lower end to suspend a display therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A hanger clip for use with a ceiling panel support member of the type having an elongated vertical member that extends across a room and having a horizontal flange extending therefrom upon which a ceiling panel is adapted to rest, the hanger comprising: an inverted, U-shaped hook formed of first and second side members adapted to receive said vertical member; said first side having a length less than the height of said vertical member; said second side extending beyond the height of said vertical member to a lower end; a second U-shaped member connecting said second side and said lower end and having third and fourth horizontal sides for receiving said horizontal flange therebetween; and means at said lower end to suspend a display therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said third side forms a horizontal ledge to receive a tile and extends beyond said horizontal flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means is an aperture adapted to receive a supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means is a hook.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said hanger clip is plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said hanger clip is metallic.
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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) | 1993-11-19 | 1994-05-21 | 1994-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-19 | 1998-05-21 | 1998-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-19 | 2002-05-21 | 2002-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |