US2002157332A1PendingUtilityA1

Support grid system

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Priority: Feb 26, 2001Filed: Feb 25, 2002Published: Oct 31, 2002
Est. expiryFeb 26, 2021(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Daniel ZieglerGlenn David Alexander
E04B 9/065E04B 9/064E04B 9/18E04B 9/26
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Abstract

Disclosed is a ceiling system comprising a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners having a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners. A plurality of compression struts are attached to the grid with a clip is secured to the main runner and the compression strut to provide up-lift capacity.

Claims

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What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A ceiling system comprising: 
 a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners having a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners;    a plurality of compression struts attached to the grid;    a plurality of panels resting within the grid; and    a plurality of clips having a first leg and second leg, the first leg secured to the main runner and the second leg secured to the compression strut.    
     
     
         2 . The ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein the clips further comprise a mid-portion disposed between the first and second leg.  
     
     
         3 . The ceiling system of  claim 2 , wherein the main runners further comprise a bulb portion.  
     
     
         4 . The ceiling system of  claim 3 , wherein the mid-portion of the clips conform to the bulb portion of the runners.  
     
     
         5 . The ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein the system is capable of meeting an up-lift classification 90.  
     
     
         6 . The ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein the compression struts are attached to the main runners by the plurality of clips at an interval of about 2 feet.  
     
     
         7 . The ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein the compression struts are attached to the main runner by the clip at an interval of up to about 12 feet.  
     
     
         8 . The ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein the panels are downwardly accessible.  
     
     
         9 . A support member for a ceiling panel comprising 
 a main runner having a bulb portion; and    a clip comprising a first leg, a second leg and a mid-portion disposed between the first leg and second leg, wherein the first leg is secured to the main runner and the mid-portion is substantially shaped to conform to the bulb of the main runner.    
     
     
         10 . The support member for a ceiling panel of  claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of clips, and wherein the clips are attached to the main runner at intervals of about 12 feet.  
     
     
         11 . The support member for a ceiling panel of  claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of clips, and wherein the clips are attached to the main runner at intervals of at least 2 feet.  
     
     
         12 . The support member for a ceiling panel of  claim 9 , further comprising a compression strut attached to the second leg of the clip.  
     
     
         13 . The support member for a ceiling panel of  claim 12 , wherein a grid is formed from a plurality of the main runners and a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners.  
     
     
         14 . A ceiling system comprising the support member of  claim 13  and further including a plurality of panels resting within the grid.  
     
     
         15 . The ceiling system of  claim 14 , wherein the panels are downwardly accessible.  
     
     
         16 . The support member of  claim 9 , wherein the support member supports a ceiling system capable of meeting an up-lift classification of at least 90.  
     
     
         17 . A clip for attaching a main runner having a bulb portion to a compression strut of a ceiling support grid, wherein the clip comprises: 
 a first leg and a second leg; and    a mid-portion disposed between the first leg and second leg, wherein the mid-portion is substantially shaped to conform to the bulb of the main runner.    
     
     
         18 . The clip of  claim 17 , wherein the first leg has at least one fastening hole for fastening the clip to the main runner.  
     
     
         19 . The clip of  claim 17 , wherein the second leg has at least one fastening hole for fastening the clip to the compression strut.  
     
     
         20 . The clip of  claim 17 , wherein the second leg is parallel to and off-set from the plane containing the first leg.

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