Abstract: A safety device is provided for combatting "wind load" on ceiling constructions in both upward and downward directions, particularly in ceilings of the type wherein flanged panels are supported from tee shaped panel carriers which are suspended from the ceiling. The safety device comprises an inverted U-shaped clip or wire which fits over the panel carrier so that the central portion of the clip bears against the horizontal upper surface of the associated panel carrier and the legs of the clip engage and support the corners of four panels which meet a point beneath the central portion of the clip. The free ends of the clip preferably include bent-up portions which engage in holes provided in the corresponding flanges of the panels.

Abstract: An improved method and means for attaching a panel of sheet rock or gypsum board to either wooden or metal studs for constructing walls and/or ceilings, etc. The studs are spaced apart from their centers the distance of the width of the panel. The panel is held to the studs by clips having one or more pointed piercing elements adapted to engage the edge of the panel with a holding portion of the clip extending outwardly from the main base portion of the clip and in the opposite direction from the pointed end of the piercing elements, having an aperture through the holding portion for securing the clips to the studs. The clips are further provided with spacer elements extending outwardly on the surface of the clip opposite the panel piercing elements for spacing the edge of the panels outwardly from the studs. This spacing of the panels from the studs will minimize the noises picked up by the panels from being transferred to the studs.