Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Sheetlike element assembled parallel to existing wall,... – Element spaced from wall – ceiling – or floor and held by...
Patent
1997-07-11
1998-11-17
Kent, Christopher
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Sheetlike element assembled parallel to existing wall,...
Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by...
522871, 523111, 5271801, 5271804, 5274513, E04B 906
Patent
active
058361278
ABSTRACT:
A T-Bar grid system is provided for installing ceiling panels particularly natural wood ceiling panes. The grid system includes a plurality of downwardly hanging T-Bars for supporting the ceiling panels. Each of the T-Bars includes at least one exposed lower surface. The grid system further includes a plurality of grid covers adapted to be releaseably secured to and cover the exposed lower surfaces of the T-Bars. The grid covers are formed from a material generally compatible with the ceiling panels, typically wood or a comparable thermoplastic material. Releasable securing means are affixed to a center recess within the grid covers and allow the grid cover to be releaseably secured to the exposed lower surface of the T-Bars. The releasable securing devices can constitute a magnetic securing device or, alternatively, a spring clip. A method is further provided for installing such natural wood ceiling panels by releaseably securing said grid covers to the exposed lower surfaces of the T-Bar after insertion of the ceiling panels.
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Clark Delbert M.
Trunkenbolz Jerry L.
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