Patents by Inventor Gerard E. Mulvey

Gerard E. Mulvey 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).

  • Coffered ceiling system
    Patent number: 4175360
    Abstract: A suspended ceiling comprises a plurality of prefabricated coffer-type modules which are independently and adjustably suspended from the overhead building structure by hanger wires connected to eye-bolts mounted at the corners of the individual modules.Panels are provided between the modules to effect interconnection thereof and to complete the ceiling structure.Air handling openings are provided in the module frames and lighting fixtures may be mounted within the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1979
    Inventor: Gerard E. Mulvey
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: 4161019
    Abstract: A lighting fixture is removably supported within a coffer of a modular suspended ceiling structure by two arms which are retractably mounted at each end of the fixture for movement between extended positions in which they are supported on the top surface of the surrounding ceiling structure and retracted positions to permit vertical lowering or upward insertion of the fixture into the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1979
    Inventor: Gerard E. Mulvey