Patent · US Expired

Beam

US6138416A · kind A · utility

25Cited by
14References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 1998
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 12, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04C2003/046
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A beam for grid in a suspended ceiling that has an increased effective beam height over prior art beams. The beam has a peak at the top, which conforms to the shape of a standard light fixture box frame supported by the beam in the ceiling. The beam does not interfere with the proper support of the fixture frame on the beam flanges.

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