Decorative structure and ceiling system

Abstract

Disclosed is a decorative structure and system including a flexible ceiling panel maintained in a flexed configuration. The flexed configuration may be arranged in various configurations having different degrees of flex or curvature in the individual decorative structures. The system includes a flexible panel supported by a frame. The frame can be configured such that the flexible panel takes on a wave-like appearance which is imparted by the curved structure of the frame.

1 . A decorative structure comprising: 
 a first runner;    a second runner spaced substantially parallel to the first runner;    a spreader bar spaced between and operatively connected to both the first and second runner; and    a flexible panel operatively connected to both the first and second runner.    
   
   
       2 . The decorative structure of  claim 1 , further including a channel positioned within the first and second runners.  
   
   
       3 . The decorative structure of  claim 2 , further including an attachment clip engaging the channel positioned within the first and second runners.  
   
   
       4 . The decorative structure of  claim 3 , wherein the attachment clip engages and attaches the flexible panel to the runners.  
   
   
       5 . The decorative structure of  claim 2 , further including a modular spacing bar engaging the channel positioned within the first and second runners and the flexible panel whereby at least two adjacent decorative structures can be connected.  
   
   
       6 . The decorative structure of  claim 1 , wherein the decorative structure is suspended from a ceiling.  
   
   
       7 . The decorative structure of  claim 6 , further including cables attached to the ceiling and the spreader bar.  
   
   
       8 . The decorative structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second runners include a curved portion.  
   
   
       9 . The decorative structure of  claim 8 , wherein the curved portion of the first runner is substantially similar to the curved portion of the second runner.  
   
   
       10 . The decorative structure of  claim 1 , further including a slotted member resting within a groove in the runners whereby the spreader bar is attached to the frame elements by the slotted member.  
   
   
       11 . A ceiling system comprising: 
 a plurality of decorative structures suspended from a ceiling wherein the decorative structures comprise a frame, a panel and a clip attaching the panel to the frame; and    a modular spacer bar attached to and positioned between at least two adjacent decorative structures.    
   
   
       12 . The ceiling system of  claim 11 , wherein the frame comprises at least two parallel runners.  
   
   
       13 . The ceiling system of  claim 12 , wherein the parallel runners include channels wherein the clip is seated.  
   
   
       14 . The ceiling system of  claim 12 , further including a spreader bar spaced between and operatively connected to both the parallel runners.  
   
   
       15 . The ceiling system of  claim 14 , further including a slotted member operatively connected to each of the parallel runners for connecting the spreader bar to the parallel runners.  
   
   
       16 . The ceiling system of  claim 14 , wherein the decorative structure is suspended on wires connected to the ceiling and the spreader bar.  
   
   
       17 . The ceiling system of  claim 14 , wherein the decorative structure is suspended by posts connected to the ceiling and the spreader bar.  
   
   
       18 . The ceiling system of  claim 11 , wherein the parallel runners include a curved portion.  
   
   
       19 . The ceiling system of  claim 18 , wherein the curved portions of the runners are substantially similar.  
   
   
       20 . The ceiling system of  claim 11 , wherein the flexible panel is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of metal, wood, plastic and fiber board.