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Suspended curved ceiling system

US6374564B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2000
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04C2003/026
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A suspended three-dimensional ceiling system of improved appearance and performance that includes closely dimensioned main tees and lay-in panels. The main tees have opposed vertical surfaces adapted to abut the edges of the panels to avoid any noticeable non-parallelism between the main tees and/or panels. The vertical surfaces are provided by a protrusion at the juncture between a panel supporting flange and a vertical stem of the main tee. The protrusion allows the panels to be dimensioned to avoid undue interference with a stiffening bulb on the upper part of the stem and provides an attractive reveal on the visible face of the flange.

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