E04B9/0428

Housings and associated design features for ceiling array microphones

Housings and associated mechanical and ornamental design features directed to ceiling-mounted electro-acoustical components, such as array microphones, for example, for use in a suspended ceiling, are provided. In an embodiment, a housing for a ceiling array microphone is configured for mounting the microphone within a grid system of a suspended ceiling. The housing comprises a mounting element for mounting the housing within the grid system. The mounting element includes a lipped portion positioned approximate a periphery of the housing and configured to engage the grid when the housing is mounted with the grid system.

Framed acoustic panel and method of manufacture
11286662 · 2022-03-29 · ·

The present disclosure relates generally to acoustic panels, for example, suitable for acoustic ceiling surfaces. The present disclosure relates more particularly to acoustic panels that include a panel body (e.g., comprising fiberglass, or having an NRC value in the range of at least 0.5, e.g., 0.5-0.95 or 0.5-0.9) and a perimeter frame extending around a side edge of the panel body. The perimeter frame includes a plurality of frame members including a first frame member and a second frame member. A first adhesive bonds the frame members to the panel body. A second adhesive with a shorter working time may also bond the frame members to the panel body. In addition, or alternatively, a bracket that couples the frame members to one another includes a sharp projection that hinders removal of the bracket from the frame members once assembled. These aspects allow the acoustic panel to be handled before the first adhesive is cured.

ILLUMINATED ARCHITECTURAL COVES FOR BUILDING ENVIRONMENTS
20220099278 · 2022-03-31 ·

A prefabricated cove luminaire for installation onto ceilings or other architectural surfaces. The cove luminaire has a mounting mechanism configured to mount the cove luminaire onto the architectural surface. The cove luminaire further has a lower surface, an upper surface, and a side surface extending between the lower surface and the upper surface and separating the lower surface from the upper surface. In combination, the lower surface, the upper surface, and the side surface define an aperture. The cove luminaire still further has a light source positioned in the aperture and including optics that focus and direct the light rays emanating from the light source in specific patterns to ensure uniformity of the light distribution. Finally, the cove luminaire has a decorative feature located proximate or on the upper surface. Also disclosed is an integral lighting unit including the cove luminaire.

LUMINAIRE STRUCTURES
20220018505 · 2022-01-20 ·

A luminaire module includes a support structure configured for an overhead or region of a defined space suitable to support the luminaire module. The support structure may support a plurality of panels with each defining an illuminatable presentation surface, the plurality including at least one first panel including a first peripheral region. The first panel may be inclined at a first angle of less than 90 degrees from a first reference plane, and one or more second panels, each of which being oriented to be upright at a second angle of less than 90 degrees from a second reference plane. The luminaire module may be configured to be assembled in an array with the presentation surfaces in the array providing a composite image in three dimensions formed by a plurality of image segments provided by the presentation surfaces of the modules in the array.

Building panel adapted to be mounted at a ceiling or wall of a room and method of manufacturing such building panel

The building panel (1) is adapted to be mounted at a ceiling or wall of a room so that a framework (2) of the building panel has a room-facing side (3) and a building-facing side (4). A textile (5) is extended over the room-facing side (3) of the framework (2) and has a first surface (6) facing the framework (2) and a second surface (7) generally visible from said room. A mesh (8) is laminated onto the first surface (6) of the textile (5) and is attached to the framework (2) by means of a number of connectors (9). Each connector (9) has a first end (10) in the form of a gripper inserted between a part of the mesh (8) and the textile (5) and a second end (13) attached to the framework (2).

Overhead storage system

An overhead storage system is disclosed. The storage system includes an overhead frame that supports a ceiling for a room, at least one storage box, and a roof or floor for a second room above the first. Attached to the frame is at least one raise/lower mechanism which raises and lowers a storage box. The storage box(es) fit within the frame when raised and are accessible when lowered. Each storage box has a bottom wall that includes a ceiling surface for the room and a structure with at least one storage surface. The raise lower mechanism(s) is a winch driven pulley system that winds up and lets out at least one line.

VARIABLE ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY FOR ROOMS
20210131095 · 2021-05-06 ·

Modules with variable acoustic properties configured for covering boundaries, such as walls or ceilings of a room, for instance a multi-purpose room, in which it must be possible to change the acoustical properties of the room, such as the reverberation time, according to each specific use, where the module has a front face provided with one or more through-openings through which sound energy can enter an inner region of the module, and where the module in the inner region comprises a sound absorbing device in acoustic communication with the through-openings in the front face such that sound energy can pass from an exterior region or space outside the module to said sound absorbing device, where the through-openings can be closed, such that sound energy cannot enter the sound absorbing device and opened, such that sound energy can enter the sound absorbing device.

ACOUSTIC BAFFLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
20230407635 · 2023-12-21 · ·

A clip and a frame element are provided that facilitate multiple connection options for a vertically-mounted acoustic baffle in a single system. Kits comprising the clip, frame element and an acoustic baffle are also provided.

HOUSINGS AND ASSOCIATED DESIGN FEATURES FOR CEILING ARRAY MICROPHONES

Housings and associated mechanical and ornamental design features directed to ceiling-mounted electro-acoustical components, such as array microphones, for example, for use in a suspended ceiling, are provided. In an embodiment, a housing for a ceiling array microphone is configured for mounting the microphone within a grid system of a suspended ceiling. The housing comprises a mounting element for mounting the housing within the grid system. The mounting element includes a lipped portion positioned approximate a periphery of the housing and configured to engage the grid when the housing is mounted with the grid system.

Ceiling tiles
10920419 · 2021-02-16 · ·

A ceiling structure includes a suspended framework having a plurality of main runners and a plurality of cross runners interconnected to define an array of tile receiving openings, each of the plurality of main runners and the plurality of cross runners including a tile mating surface facing downward to define a mounting frame at each respective tile receiving opening, and a plurality of ceiling tiles positioned within the array of tile receiving openings, each of the plurality of ceiling tiles having a main body. The main body of the ceiling tile includes a base having a periphery, a plurality of magnets positioned at the periphery and sized and shaped to magnetically couple the ceiling tile within a respective one of the tile receiving openings, and a plurality of baffles coupled to the base, each baffle being spaced apart from the other. Related methods, systems, and ceiling tiles are also provided.