Patents by Inventor Michael Schoolcraft

Michael Schoolcraft 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).

  • Tray ceiling for drop ceilings and method of manufacture and installation therefor
    Publication number: 20060260245
    Abstract: A tray ceiling for drop ceilings and method of manufacture and installation therefor, wherein a selected area of foam panels and associated intersecting and supporting T-bars of a drop ceiling are removed to form an open area or clearing bordered by a perimeter of T-bars, thereby enabling a suitably dimensioned tray ceiling of simple and light-weight construction to be received, seated, and supported on the perimeter of T-bars, and wherein the tray ceiling is sufficiently structured to support the weight of conventional light fixtures and/or ceiling fan assemblies recessedly mounted therewithin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Schoolcraft
  • Tray ceiling for drop ceilings and method of manufacture and installation therefor
    Publication number: 20050210801
    Abstract: A tray ceiling for drop ceilings and method of manufacture and installation therefor, wherein a selected area of foam panels and associated intersecting and supporting T-bars of a drop ceiling are removed to form an open area or clearing bordered by a perimeter of T-bars, thereby enabling a suitably dimensioned tray ceiling of simple and light-weight construction to be received, seated, and supported on the perimeter of T-bars, and wherein the tray ceiling is sufficiently structured to support the weight of conventional light fixtures and/or ceiling fan assemblies recessedly mounted therewithin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Schoolcraft