Patents by Inventor Carl E. Andrews

Carl E. Andrews has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6050534
    Abstract: A suspended clip for mounting and supporting cubicle curtain and IV tracks below a standard suspended tee bar and acoustical lay in tiles ceiling system. The suspended clips are independent of the ceiling system and configured to allow easy connection to the cubicle curtain and IV tracks, as well as to allow ceiling tiles removal without disassembling any tracks. The invention relates to a device for attachment of cubicle curtain and IV tracks in intensive care units, recovery rooms, treatment rooms and similar premises where above ceiling equipment monitoring and maintenance is required. The device also provides for patient safety in the context of being designed to transfer the carrying load to the main structure above by means of hanger wires. The hanger wires are adequately sized and securely fastened to the underside of the structure above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Carl E. Andrews