Patent · US Expired

Checkered wall or ceiling system

US4413457A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1981
Grant dateNov 8, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B9/363
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A suspension ceiling or wall system is disclosed providing a plurality of spaced, rectangular pans or projections positioned in spaced relationship in a pattern to provide a ceiling or wall surface with the appearance of a plurality of such pans suspended in space. The pans are formed from sheet metal into elongated members having a plurality of pans supported by integral, longitudinally extending rails. The rails are provided with a dark color contrasting with a relatively light color on the exposed portion of the pans so as to obscure the presence of the connecting rails.

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