Patents by Inventor Carey F. Baird

Carey F. Baird 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).

  • Diagonal ceiling brace
    Patent number: 4724647
    Abstract: A diagonal ceiling brace for ceiling suspension systems. The ceiling suspension system contains a plurality of parallel longitudinal beams and a plurality of parallel cross beams. The longitudinal beams and the cross beams are connected to each other at intersecting junctions. The diagonal ceiling brace comprises an elongated main bar having a horizontal plate formed at each end thereof. Each horizontal plate has a front edge containing a pair of surfaces defining a generally 90.degree. angle for enabling the plate to abut a junction of one of the longitudinal beams and one of the parallel cross beams. A releasable hook locks the brace to the beams at the junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Inventor: Carey F. Baird