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US 2002/0157332 A1Published application
Support grid system
OwnerDaniel C. Ziegler, Glenn W. Alexanderinventors
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Abstract
Disclosed is a ceiling system comprising a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners having a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners. A plurality of compression struts are attached to the grid with a clip is secured to the main runner and the compression strut to provide up-lift capacity.
Claims20
A ceiling system comprising:
- a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners having a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners;
- a plurality of compression struts attached to the grid;
- a plurality of panels resting within the grid;
- and
- a plurality of clips having a first leg and second leg, the first leg secured to the main runner and the second leg secured to the compression strut.
2 more elements
A support member for a ceiling panel comprising
- a main runner having a bulb portion;
- and
- a clip comprising a first leg, a second leg and a mid-portion disposed between the first leg and second leg, wherein the first leg is secured to the main runner and the mid-portion is substantially shaped to conform to the bulb of the main runner.
A clip for attaching a main runner having a bulb portion to a compression strut of a ceiling support grid, wherein the clip comprises:
- a first leg and a second leg;
- and
- a mid-portion disposed between the first leg and second leg, wherein the mid-portion is substantially shaped to conform to the bulb of the main runner.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.