Trim strip system for use with underhung ceiling panels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9920524
APP PUB NO 20170204605A1
SERIAL NO

15000060

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In combination, extruded aluminum trim strips joined end-to-end and a splice plate, the trim strips together, the trim strip cross-sections including a web and a pair of opposed angles, the angles and web forming a track for receiving a mid-section of the splice plate with a close sliding fit, the splice plate having lever tabs at opposite ends, notches at sides of the plate, the plate being disposed in the tracks of both lengths of trim strips, the lever tabs and associated edges of the lever tabs formed by the notches being outside of the tracks, the associated edge being arranged in a locking manner with outer surfaces of the angles as a result of the lever tabs being bent in place towards the web.

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USG INTERIORS LLC550 WEST ADAMS STREET #189 CHICAGO IL 60661-3676

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Gulbrandsen, Peder J Aurora, US 61 753
Paulsen, Mark R Waukegan, US 37 375
Underkofler, Abraham M Kenosha, US 51 542

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