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Acoustical panel

US4901485A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1989
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49892
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An acoustical panel, for ceilings or for area separation, and the method of making such panels, wherein the panel consists essentially of a unitary frame consisting of four sides, each with an inwardly opening channel, an outwardly opening rebend and a downwardly extending flange, the panel further including a rigid gypsum board with edges filling the frame channel, a low density sound absorbing mat within the confines of the downwardly extending flanges, and a porous fabric facing concealing the acoustical mat and affixed to the frame by disposing the fabric edges in the outwardly opening rebends and crimping the rebends tightly closed.

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