US4065090A
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Clip assembly for ceiling track railings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-05
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A clip assembly is disclosed for suspending objects from conventional track railings employed for supporting ceilings of the panel type. The clip has oppositely disposed side walls which are joined at one end and which have oppositely disposed end portions projecting inwardly from the free ends of said side walls. The end portions have a flat inner surface which, when slid on or snapped over the track railing, engage the flat surface of the track railing to thereby enable considerable weight to be suspended from a recess in a web integrally formed with said side walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold D. Mauney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/04; A47G7/047; E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A clip assembly formed out of a single piece of substantially rigid material for suspending objects from ceiling track railings having flat ceiling supporting surfaces, said clip comprising: a. opposed side walls and an end wall joining one end of each of said side walls, said side walls extending substantially their entire length at an angle relative to each other, the other end of each of said side walls having an end portion formed inwardly thereof such that the end portion of each side wall is disposed opposite the other and spaced therefrom, said end portions having an inner surface area which is flat and which lies in the same plane for engaging said flat ceiling supporting surfaces of said track railing, and p1 b. web means integrally formed with said end wall, said web means having a recess formed therethrough for suspending said objects, said angle having a vertex at the approximate center of said recess through said web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A clip assembly formed out of a single piece of substantially rigid material for suspending objects from ceiling track railings having flat ceiling supporting surfaces, said clip comprising: a. opposed side walls and an end wall joining one end of each of said side walls, said side walls extending substantially their entire length at an angle relative to each other, the other end of each of said side walls having an end portion formed inwardly thereof such that the end portion of each side wall is disposed opposite the other and spaced therefrom, said end portions having an inner surface area which is flat and which lies in the same plane for engaging said flat ceiling supporting surfaces of said track railing, and p1 b. web means integrally formed with said end wall, said web means having a recess formed therethrough for suspending said objects, said angle having a vertex at the approximate center of said recess through said web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
164 words
A clip assembly formed out of a single piece of substantially rigid material for suspending objects from ceiling track railings having flat ceiling supporting surfaces, said clip comprising opposed, slightly flexible side walls and an end wall joining one end of each of said side walls, said side walls extending substantially their entire length at an angle relative to each other, the other end of each of said side walls having an end portion formed inwardly thereof such that the end portion of each side wall is disposed opposite the other and spaced therefrom, said end portions having an inner surface area which is flat and which lies in the same plane for engaging said flat ceiling supporting surfaces of said track railing , and web means integrally formed with said end wall for suspending said objects, said angle having a vertex in said web, said web means terminating a short distance from said vertex and having edge means for engaging said suspended objects.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
164 words
A clip assembly formed out of a single piece of substantially rigid material for suspending objects from ceiling track railings having flat ceiling supporting surfaces, said clip comprising opposed, slightly flexible side walls and an end wall joining one end of each of said side walls, said side walls extending substantially their entire length at an angle relative to each other, the other end of each of said side walls having an end portion formed inwardly thereof such that the end portion of each side wall is disposed opposite the other and spaced therefrom, said end portions having an inner surface area which is flat and which lies in the same plane for engaging said flat ceiling supporting surfaces of said track railing , and web means integrally formed with said end wall for suspending said objects, said angle having a vertex in said web, said web means terminating a short distance from said vertex and having edge means for engaging said suspended objects.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |