Patents by Inventor Nathan J. Baxter

Nathan J. Baxter 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).

  • Patent number: 10676925
    Abstract: A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space having a plurality of walls. The ceiling system includes a grid system that extends to at least two of the plurality of walls and separates the building space into an occupiable space below the grid system and a plenum space above the grid system; and a plurality of ceiling tiles that are supported by the grid system and, with the grid system, create a barrier between the occupiable space and the plenum space, the plurality of ceiling tiles including three different polygonal non-rectangular ceiling tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J Baxter, Samuel D Pawlak, Scott D Harnish, Ryan D Hanuschak, Nicholas J Friez, Nathan H Canfijn, Marie A DePaul, Kain A Place
  • Publication number: 20190292780
    Abstract: A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space having a plurality of walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan J. BAXTER, Samuel D. PAWLAK, Scott D. HARNISH, Ryan D. HANUSCHAK, Nicholas J. FRIEZ, Nathan H. CANFIJN, Marie A. DePAUL, Kain A. PLACE
  • Publication number: 20190257083
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Nathan J. BAXTER, James R. WATERS
  • Patent number: 10294663
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, James R. Waters
  • Publication number: 20180328035
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: NATHAN J. BAXTER, JAMES R. WATERS
  • Patent number: 10030387
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, James R. Waters
  • Publication number: 20180087271
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Patent number: 9834928
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Publication number: 20170107716
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: NATHAN J. BAXTER, JAMES R. WATERS
  • Patent number: 9453339
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, James R. Waters
  • Patent number: 9328510
    Abstract: A ceiling system in one embodiment includes ceiling panels configured for attachment to an overhead support grid. The ceiling panel includes profiled first and second edges that engage parallel first and second grid support members respectively. At least one intermediate channel is formed in the top surface between the first and second edges. The channel defines a seating surface that engages a third grid support member arranged parallel to and between the first and second grid support members. The central portion of the ceiling panel is supported in a manner which allows the panel to span across and cover at least two grid openings, thereby providing a ceiling system that utilizes large format panels exceeding the size of the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: Brian L. Springer, Nathan J. Baxter, G. Douglas Vernau, Ryan D. Hanuschak
  • Publication number: 20150300015
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: NATHAN J. BAXTER, JAMES R. WATERS
  • Patent number: 9091051
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceding system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, James R. Waters
  • Publication number: 20150040506
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: NATHAN J. BAXTER, ERIC KRANTZ-LILIENTHAL
  • Patent number: 8857121
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Publication number: 20140090328
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceding system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: Nathan J. BAXTER, James R. WATERS
  • Patent number: D662616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Waters, Nathan J. Baxter
  • Patent number: D662617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Waters, Nathan J. Baxter
  • Patent number: D670406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: James R. Waters, Nathan J. Baxter
  • Patent number: D704861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: James R. Waters, Nathan J. Baxter