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Assembly for supporting ceiling panels and ceiling system incorporating the same

US9181696B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2014
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B9/245
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A connection assembly for mounting a ceiling panel to a grid support, including a saddle bracket for use in the same and a ceiling system incorporating the same. The connection assembly may comprise a mounting bracket assembly including a resilient element and a mounting bracket and a saddle bracket having stepped support flange. When coupled together the mounting bracket and the stepped support flange of the saddle bracket are in contact with one another and a flange portion of a strut of the support grid is sandwiched between and in contact with each of the mounting bracket and the stepped support flange.

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