# US 8,782,987 B2 · Supported architectural structure > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,782,987 B2 - Document ID: US8782987B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/949,702 - Filed: 2013-07-24 - Published: 2013-11-21 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2011-06-13 - Assignees: Arktura LLC - Applicants: Chris Kabatsi; Robert Kilian - Inventors: Chris Kabatsi; Robert Kilian - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8782987B2 ## CPC - E04C 1/40: built-up from parts of different materials, e.g. composed of layers of different materials or stones with filling material or with insulating inserts - E04B 2/00: Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls (connections for building structures in general E04B1/38; insulation for buildings in general E04B1/62; building elements of relatively thin form for parts of buildings E04C2/00) - E04B 9/345: {consisting of non-parallel slats, e.g. grids} - F16M 13/02: for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle - E04B 9/006: {with means for hanging lighting fixtures or other appliances to the framework of the ceiling} - E04B 9/366: {the principal plane of the slats being vertical} - F21S 8/06: by suspension - F21V 33/006: {General building constructions or finishing work for buildings, e.g. roofs, gutters, stairs or floors; Garden equipment; Sunshades or parasols} - E04C: STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS (for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16S) - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract A supported architectural structure is presented. A plurality of primary supports configured to couple with one or more architectural structures. A plurality of flexible fins, where at least one of the plurality of flexible fins includes an inner edge and an outer edge, where the inner edge includes a plurality of attachment points. A plurality of secondary supports configured to couple with the plurality of primary supports, where at least one of the secondary supports includes a plurality of fin slots configured to couple with the plurality of attachment points. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A supported architectural design system comprising: a plurality of primary supports configured to couple with one or more architectural structures; a plurality of flexible fins, wherein at least one of said plurality of flexible fins comprises an inner edge and an outer edge, wherein said inner edge comprises at least one tab with an attachment section; and a plurality of secondary supports coupled with said plurality of primary supports, wherein at least one of said plurality of secondary supports is horizontally curved and configured in cross section as a u-shaped channel comprising a bottom wall and two side walls, wherein said bottom wall includes at least one fin slot coupled with said at least one tab at said attachment section, and wherein said at least one fin slot comprises a cut through said bottom wall of said u-shaped channel, wherein said attachment section comprises a hole that receives at least one fastener inside said u-shaped channel to secure said at least one of said plurality of flexible fins to said bottom wall of said u-shaped channel. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The supported architectural design system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of primary supports is coplanar. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The supported architectural design system of claim 2, wherein said plurality of primary supports are substantially parallel when coupled with said one or more architectural structures and said plurality of secondary supports. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The supported architectural design system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of secondary supports is coplanar. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The supported architectural design system of claim 4, wherein said plurality of secondary supports is substantially parallel when coupled with said plurality of primary supports. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The supported architectural design system of claim 4, wherein said plurality of secondary supports are substantially perpendicular to said plurality of primary supports when coupled with said plurality of primary supports. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The supported architectural design system of claim 1, wherein said one or more architectural structures is a ceiling structure. ### Claim 8 A supported architectural structure comprising: a plurality of primary supports in a substantially parallel configuration and configured to couple with one or more architectural structures; a plurality of secondary supports coupled with said plurality of primary supports in a substantially perpendicular configuration, wherein at least one of said plurality of secondary supports is a u-shaped channel comprising a bottom wall and two side walls, said at least one of said plurality of secondary supports including at least one fin slot, wherein said at least one fin slot comprises a cut through said bottom wall of said u-shaped channel; a plurality of flexible fins, at least one of said plurality of flexible fins having an inner edge and an outer edge, said inner edge comprising at least one tab with an attachment section, wherein said at least one tab is coupled to said at least one fin slot at said attachment section; and at least one coupler removably coupling said at least one of said plurality of flexible fins to said at least one of said plurality of secondary supports at said attachment section inside said u-shaped channel to secure said at least one of said plurality of flexible fins to said bottom wall of said u-shaped channel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The supported architectural design system of claim 8, wherein said plurality of secondary supports is horizontally curved. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The supported architectural design system of claim 8, wherein said one or more attachment points is a hole. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The supported architectural design system of claim 10, wherein said one or more couplers is a pin configured to securely fit in said hole. ### Claim 12 A supported architectural structure comprising: a plurality of primary supports in a substantially parallel configuration and configured to couple with one or more architectural structures; a plurality of secondary supports coupled with said plurality of primary supports in a substantially perpendicular configuration, wherein at least one of said plurality of secondary supports is a u-shaped channel comprising a bottom wall and two side walls, said at least one of said plurality of secondary supports including at least one fin slot, wherein said at least one fin slot comprises a cut through said bottom wall of said u-shaped channel; a plurality of flexible fins, at least one of said plurality of flexible fins having an inner edge and an outer edge, said inner edge comprising at least one tab with an attachment section, wherein said at least one tab is coupled to said at least one fin slot at said attachment section; and at least one coupler automatically and removably coupling said at least one of said plurality of flexible fins to said at least one of said plurality of secondary supports through said attachment section, wherein said attachment section is located inside said u-shaped channel to secure said at least one of said plurality of flexible fins to said bottom wall of said u-shaped channel. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The supported architectural design system of claim 12, wherein said plurality of secondary supports is horizontally curved.