Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Wasson

Kenneth L. Wasson 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).

  • Sub-modular cross-tee attachment
    Patent number: 4079564
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a ceiling runner which has a generally U-shaped configuration and a means for attaching a cross tee thereto. The runner has flanges to support ceiling boards. The side walls of the runner are formed with grooves which may be used to support the runner in position or define an isolated chamber within the body of the runner. The side walls of the runner have a second groove which is used for positioning ceiling boards on the flanges. A fastening means is provided to connect the end of a cross tee runner to the side of the U-shaped runner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: James C. Ollinger, Kenneth L. Wasson
  • Support for a vaulted ceiling module - II
    Patent number: 4015811
    Abstract: Suspended ceiling systems are formed from a series of modules which may have a vaulted design and a light fixture therein. These modules must be supported from the main runners or cross tees of a suspended ceiling system. The support structure herein is fastened at one end to the main runners or cross tees of the suspended ceiling system and carry on their other end the main horizontal support members for the light fixture and vaulted module. Means positively lock the support structure to the main runner or cross tee of the suspended ceiling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Ernest B. Nute, Jr., Kenneth L. Wasson
  • Ceiling support frame with pivotally attached outriggers
    Patent number: 4001985
    Abstract: A suspended ceiling is provided having a main grid assembly defining the lower plane of the suspended ceiling and having trusses connected to the grid assembly. A support frame is positioned above the lower main grid assembly defines the upper ceiling plane. Outrigger arms pivotally attached to the ceiling support frame are used to suspend the support frame from the trusses on the main grid assembly and to position the support frame relative to the main grid assembly. A ceiling board is mounted within the support frame and a plurality of ceiling boards are carried by the combination of the main grid assembly and the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1977
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Harold W. Nikolaus, Kenneth L. Wasson
  • Strap for attaching a ceiling to a steel deck
    Patent number: 3984959
    Abstract: A conventional corrugated deck material is used with many roof structures. A strap structure is provided for engaging the corrugations of the deck material so that a conventional ceiling suspension runner for a suspended ceiling system may be suspended from the strap structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1976
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Wasson