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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2005
Alan C. Wendt, Barrington, IL (US);
Martin E. Likozar, Richmond Heights, OH (US);
James J. Lehane, McHenry, IL (US);
Alan C. Wendt, Barrington, IL (US);
Martin E. Likozar, Richmond Heights, OH (US);
James J. Lehane, McHenry, IL (US);
USG Interiors, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
An adaptor clip, for converting a standard tee grid ceiling to a snap-up panel system, comprising an injection-molded plastic body that includes gripping elements for engaging the tops of the flanges of the tee grid and support elements for mating with the upstanding peripheral flanges of the snap-up panels. The clip is arranged to be quickly and easily installed without tools by simply positioning it against the lower faces of intersecting tee grid members so that its center underlies the center of the intersection and rotating it about a vertical axis.