Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Means compensating earth-transmitted force
Patent
1997-11-19
1999-08-24
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Means compensating earth-transmitted force
5250607, 24336, E04H 900, E04B 900
Patent
active
059410299
ABSTRACT:
A seismic fixture clamp enables light fixtures and the like to be securely affixed to the T-bars of a suspended ceiling system, thereby ensuring that the fixtures do not separate from the T-bars in the event of an earthquake generating seismic shocks to the suspended ceiling system. The seismic fixture clamp, although easily and quickly installed, adds structural strength to the overall T-bar framework to reduce or prevent twisting and separating of the T-bars, and includes support lips configured to securely affix light fixtures to the T-bars, thereby strengthening the suspended ceiling system against seismic shocks without requiring additional wires or chains to secure the fixtures directly to an overhead structure.
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Friedman Carl D.
Glessner Brian E.
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