# US 9,752,320 B2 · Trim assembly for a flexible panel in a false ceiling > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,752,320 B2 - Document ID: US9752320B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/185,574 - Filed: 2016-06-17 - Published: 2016-10-06 - Granted: 2017-09-05 - Earliest claimed: 2014-07-02 - Applicants: John Bowen - Inventors: John Bowen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9752320B2 ## CPC - E04B 9/242: {with separate retaining elements} - E04B 1/388: {Separate connecting elements (Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete E04B1/41; Dowels, i.e. members adapted to penetrate the surfaces of two parts and to take the shear stresses E04B1/48)} - E04B 9/303: {for flexible tensioned membranes} - E04F 13/005: {Stretched foil- or web-like elements attached with edge gripping devices} - E04F 13/072: composed of specially adapted, structured or shaped covering or lining elements - E04F 13/26: Edge engaging fastening means, e.g. clamps, clips or border profiles {(not used, see E04F13/0801)} - E04F 19/02: Borders; Finishing strips, e.g. beadings; Light coves (for protecting edges of plaster E04F13/06) - E04B 9/32: Translucent ceilings, i.e. permitting both the transmission and diffusion of light ({E04B9/303 and} E04B9/34 takes precedence; lighting F21) - 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}) - E04F: FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B) ## Abstract A decor apparatus is based on a flexible panel. In the apparatus, a support structure includes a rail, and a flexible panel having an edge is attached to the rail, with the attachment between the rail and the edge including a plurality of discrete attachment points. A trim piece for the flexible panel is connected to the rail from between the attachment points. The trim piece overlays the attachment between the rail and the edge outside of a plane of the flexible panel. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A flexible panel decor device comprising: an elongate rigid support extending along a longitudinal axis; an elongate trim piece extending along the longitudinal axis and supported by the rigid support, the trim piece having: a planar portion; a curved portion extending laterally outward from the rigid support and planar portion terminating in a leading edge positioned vertically above the planar portion; an inner side adjacent to the leading edge, and an outer side opposite the inner side; and a first flexible panel directly connected to the inner side of the curved portion of the trim piece adjacent the leading edge, the first flexible panel abuttingly engaging and extending over the trim piece leading edge in a direction away from the rigid support. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The decor of claim 1 wherein the trim piece defines an elongate channel extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis to provide adjustable positioning of the trim piece relative to the rigid support along the longitudinal axis. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The decor of claim 2 wherein the trim piece elongate channel comprises a first elongate channel defined by the trim piece inner side and a second elongate channel defined by the trim piece outer surface, the first elongate channel selectively orienting the trim piece vertically below the rigid support and the second elongate channel selectively orienting the trim piece horizontally adjacent to the rigid support. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The decor of claim 1 wherein the first panel continuously connects to the trim piece inner side along the longitudinal axis of the trim piece. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The decor of claim 4 wherein the first panel extending over the leading edge and way from the rigid support defines a substantially horizontal panel. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The decor of claim 3 wherein: the trim piece further comprises a leg portion orthogonally oriented relative to the planar portion, the leg portion having a first and a second wall defining an elongate open slot extending along the longitudinal axis; a second flexible panel frictionally engaging both of the first and the second walls of the elongate slot and extending substantially horizontally across the planar portion operable to conceal substantially all of the trim piece when viewed vertically below the trim piece. ### Claim 7 A flexible panel decor device comprising: an elongate rigid support extending along a longitudinal axis; an elongate trim piece extending along the longitudinal axis and supported by the rigid support, the trim piece having: a planar portion; a curved portion extending laterally outward from the rigid support and planar portion terminating in a leading edge positioned vertically above the planar portion; an inner side, an outer side opposite the inner side; and a leg portion orthogonally oriented relative to the planar portion, the leg portion having first and second walls defining an elongate open slot extending along the longitudinal axis; and a first flexible panel frictionally engaging the leg portion first and second walls in the elongate open slot and extending across the planar portion to conceal substantially all of the trim piece when viewed at an angle orthogonal to the first flexible panel. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The flexible panel decor device of claim 7 further comprising a plurality of connectors engaged with the rigid support separated along the rigid support longitudinal axis, the elongate trim piece connected to the connectors to support the trim piece. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The flexible panel decor device of claim 7 further comprising: a second flexible panel directly connected to the inner side of the trim piece adjacent the leading edge, the first flexible panel abuttingly engaging and extending over the trim piece leading edge in a direction away from the rigid support and parallel to the first flexible panel. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The decor of claim 1 wherein the trim piece is a single unitary piece. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The decor of claim 1 further comprising a connector engageable with the trim piece operable to selectively connect the trim piece to the rigid support. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The decor of claim 11 wherein the connector is a clamp. ### Claim 13 (depends on 2) The decor of claim 2 further comprising a clamp having a projection slidingly engaged with the trim piece elongate channel, the clamp further having a pair of U-shaped bodies for frictional engagement of the elongate rigid support. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The decor of claim 8 wherein the plurality of connectors comprise a plurality of clamps.