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Clip-on extruded moldings for ceiling grid

US8176700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2010
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B2009/062
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A molding system conceals gridwork in suspended ceilings. A main or cross piece molding comprises two opposed clip assemblies for attaching to inverted T-bars. The clip assemblies comprise a vertical portion. Upper and lower fingers protrude horizontally from the vertical portion and towards the opposed clip assembly. Upward projecting arms extend from upper edges of the vertical portions and have upward edges. Horizontal arms extend from the upward edges and extend away from the clip assemblies. A decorative portion spans between distal ends of the horizontal arms. A perimeter molding for attaching to L-bars comprises a first horizontal arm configured to abut a lower portion of a horizontal surface and a second horizontal arm that is parallel to the first horizontal arm. First and second legs connect to the second horizontal arm. The second leg abuts an upper, distal portion of the horizontal surface near a hem.

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