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Removable clip

CA 1317432 C · Owner: Donn Canada Ltd. · Inventors: Slapsys, Michael

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A clip, according to the present invention is, selectively removable from cross members used to make a connection with main grid members in a suspension ceiling grid system. The clip includes the conventional projection for lockingly engaging a slot in one of the main grid members, but has a root or base portion having detent means which serve to engage and lock the clip to the cross member. The clip is selectively removable from the cross member without the requirement for specialized tools yet, when in connection with a cross member the clip is locked, in an operative position satisfactory for withstanding all the mechanical loads required of the connection of the cross member to the main …

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  • Granted May 11, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 11, 2010.
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FiledOctober 12, 1988
GrantedMay 11, 1993
Term endedMay 11, 2010
Patent numberCA 1317432 C
Classification (IPC)E04B9/34 +1 more

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19891992199519982001200420072010Application filedOct 12, 1988Patent grantedMay 11, 1993Term endedMay 11, 2010

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