Patents by Inventor Michael Corpolongo

Michael Corpolongo 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).

  • Publication number: 20190024372
    Abstract: A high-strength grid member is provided that comprises two standard Tee-shaped grid members that are vertically aligned to form an I-beam configuration with the strengthening bulbs of each being spaced apart. A plurality of clips is secured to the spaced-apart bulbs by means of fasteners to secure the two grid members together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Corpolongo
  • Patent number: 10106982
    Abstract: A high-strength grid member is provided that comprises two standard Tee-shaped grid members that are vertically aligned to form an I-beam configuration with the strengthening bulbs of each being spaced apart. A plurality of clips is secured to the spaced-apart bulbs by means of fasteners to secure the two grid members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Rockwool International A/S
    Inventor: Michael Corpolongo
  • Publication number: 20180258639
    Abstract: A high-strength grid member is provided that comprises two standard Tee-shaped grid members that are vertically aligned to form an I-beam configuration with the strengthening bulbs of each being spaced apart. A plurality of clips is secured to the spaced-apart bulbs by means of fasteners to secure the two grid members together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Corpolongo
  • Patent number: 10024055
    Abstract: A suspended ceiling system is described composed of a grid of tees, ceiling tiles supported on the tees, a perimeter molding supporting the tees and the tiles adjacent a wall to which the wall molding is secured. The perimeter molding has an elongated, longitudinally-extending metal body with a first vertical leg configured to be secured to a wall. A first horizontal leg extends from the lower end of the first vertical leg. A second vertical leg extends from the first horizontal leg and a second horizontal leg extends from the upper end of the second vertical leg toward the first vertical leg. The second horizontal leg includes a free end spaced from the first vertical leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Rockwool International A/S
    Inventors: Peter G. Jahn, Michael Corpolongo
  • Patent number: 9605428
    Abstract: A metal panel configured to be supported in a suspension ceiling grid is provided comprising a metal sheet with a central planar portion and upturned edges defining a plurality of sides of the panel. The upturned edges comprise a first, generally-upwardly extending portion sharing a common edge with the central planar portion, a second, generally horizontally portion extending inwardly from and sharing a common edge with the first portion, and a third, generally downwardly extending portion sharing a common edge with the second portion, the first, second and third portions of the edges defining downwardly-opening channels. At least one cross brace is provided that extends between at least two sides of the panel, the cross brace having ends configured to be received in the channels. The central planar portion of the panel is secured to the cross brace to limit deflection of the central portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Rockwool International A/S
    Inventors: Mark A. Fladeland, Michael Corpolongo, Brett Christeon, Scott G. Jankovec, William R. Wuetig
  • Publication number: 20160208488
    Abstract: A metal panel configured to be supported in a suspension ceiling grid is provided comprising a metal sheet with a central planar portion and upturned edges defining a plurality of sides of the panel. The upturned edges comprise a first, generally-upwardly extending portion sharing a common edge with the central planar portion, a second, generally horizontally portion extending inwardly from and sharing a common edge with the first portion, and a third, generally downwardly extending portion sharing a common edge with the second portion, the first, second and third portions of the edges defining downwardly-opening channels. At least one cross brace is provided that extends between at least two sides of the panel, the cross brace having ends configured to be received in the channels. The central planar portion of the panel is secured to the cross brace to limit deflection of the central portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Mark A. Fladeland, Michael Corpolongo, Brett Christeon, Scott G. Jankovec, William R. Wuetig