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Levelling clip for suspended ceiling systems
Assignee: CGC Inc
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Filing: 1994-09-28
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Granted: 1996-05-28
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Expires: 2014-09-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention comprises a levelling clip for use during the installation of suspended ceiling systems. The levelling clip includes a base portion, rear retention means and front retention means for attaching the clip in sliding engagement to the wall angle moulding. The clip of the present invention provides a faster and easier means of installing a suspended ceiling system including levelling and squaring the pattern of main grid members and cross members of a suspended ceiling system.
Inventors
- 👤 Graeme Gee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:23
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/18; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/18; E04F21/1838; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/202; Y10T24/205; Y10T24/207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A clip for temporary attachment to wall angle mouldings of suspended ceiling systems for levelling and squaring the ceiling, said clip comprising a flat base portion, rear retention means consisting of a rear tab that can be bent at 90° to the base portion and front retention means including a pair of longitudinal slots in said base portion forming side tabs bendable over the wall angle moulding for attaching said clip in sliding engagement to the wall angle moulding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A clip for temporary attachment to wall angle mouldings of suspended ceiling systems for levelling and squaring the ceiling, said clip comprising a flat base portion, rear retention means consisting of a rear tab that can be bent at 90° to the base portion and front retention means including a pair of longitudinal slots in said base portion forming side tabs bendable over the wall angle moulding for attaching said clip in sliding engagement to the wall angle moulding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein an aperture is provided in said base portion to permit a string to be connected to the clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein a small hole is provided in the rear tab adjacent the base portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein the clip is made from thin gauge metal sheet.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-05-28 | 2003-11-27 | 2004-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-05-28 | 2007-11-27 | 2008-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |