Patents Assigned to Mimix, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6662522
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gypsum board hanging tool that allows a single workman to hang gypsum board on a conventional or inclined ceiling. Specifically, the gypsum board hanging tool comprises a support housing, a wheel that is rotatably attached to the support housing, and a support strut which is removably attached to at least one extension of the support housing. The support housing also has a means whereby a support strut may be attached. The support housing also has a means an aperture in its upper surface that is capable of receiving, within the support housing, a hanging member, such as a nail or screw, that is first attached to a ceiling or a wall. The hanging member allows the support housing to be suspended from the ceiling and to adjust and swivel about the hanging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Mimix, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis R. Nichols, JaDee B. Moncur, W. Blake Gustafsen