EP1409807A1 - Schirmartige dekorationsstruktur - Google Patents

Schirmartige dekorationsstruktur

Info

Publication number
EP1409807A1
EP1409807A1 EP02750189A EP02750189A EP1409807A1 EP 1409807 A1 EP1409807 A1 EP 1409807A1 EP 02750189 A EP02750189 A EP 02750189A EP 02750189 A EP02750189 A EP 02750189A EP 1409807 A1 EP1409807 A1 EP 1409807A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
biasing member
decorative structure
cable
flexible panel
decorative
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP02750189A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1409807B1 (de
Inventor
Richard D. Stackenwalt
Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
Michelle L. Hession
Guillaume Martin
William C. Dorsey
Wesley T.K. Bischel
Marty Graver
James F. Mathis
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Armstrong World Industries Inc
Original Assignee
Armstrong World Industries Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Armstrong World Industries Inc filed Critical Armstrong World Industries Inc
Publication of EP1409807A1 publication Critical patent/EP1409807A1/de
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1409807B1 publication Critical patent/EP1409807B1/de
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/06—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction, e.g. cross section or material of framework members
    • E04B9/061—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction, e.g. cross section or material of framework members supporting construction for curved ceilings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/04—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, panels, sheets or the like
    • E04B9/0407—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, panels, sheets or the like being stiff and curved
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/04—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, panels, sheets or the like
    • E04B9/0414—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, panels, sheets or the like being foldable, curvable or rollable
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/06—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction, e.g. cross section or material of framework members
    • E04B9/10—Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/06—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction, e.g. cross section or material of framework members
    • E04B9/12—Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
    • E04B9/127—Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction one member being discontinuous and abutting against the other member
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/22—Connection of slabs, panels, sheets or the like to the supporting construction
    • E04B9/24—Connection of slabs, panels, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, panels, sheets or the like positioned on the upperside of, or held against the underside of the horizontal flanges of the supporting construction or accessory means connected thereto
    • E04B9/26—Connection of slabs, panels, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, panels, sheets or the like positioned on the upperside of, or held against the underside of the horizontal flanges of the supporting construction or accessory means connected thereto by means of snap action of elastically deformable elements held against the underside of the supporting construction
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/34—Grid-like or open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type box-like modules, acoustic baffles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/34—Grid-like or open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type box-like modules, acoustic baffles
    • E04B9/345—Grid-like or open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type box-like modules, acoustic baffles consisting of non-parallel slats, e.g. grids
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F15/00—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like
    • G09F15/0006—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels
    • G09F15/0025—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels display surface tensioning means

Definitions

  • the present invention relates generally to ceiling fixtures and, more particularly,
  • an open loft space be provided with customized decorative structures suspended from the ceiling to differentiate the space within the room.
  • Such suspended decorative structures not only can delineate the space but also may dampen extraneous noise and create an interesting visual.
  • Such decorative structures must be preformed into the desired shape, thus making them difficult to ship or mass produce. Consequently, such decorative structures tend to be made only as customized pieces. Such customization leads to considerable expense to fabricate such a suspended decorative structure and its framing.
  • the present invention provides a decorative structure including a flexible panel
  • the decorative structure comprises a flexible panel
  • the biasing member is supported by a cable that is connected to a biasing member.
  • the structure is suspended within an interior and/or exterior space by direct or indirect connection with a wall, ceiling, floor or other support structure.
  • cable may connect the biasing member to an opposed biasing member that also
  • the biasing member may be connected
  • the cable may be attached directly
  • the cable may pass through a portion of the biasing member.
  • the decorative structure comprises a biasing member having a
  • the flexible panel may be indirectly
  • the biasing member may
  • the biasing member comprises a jaw that receives a
  • the jaw may be pivotal about a pivot point or joint.
  • the decorative structure may comprise one or more flexible panels that are
  • the flexible panels may be comprised of a range of materials such as, for example, metal,
  • the present invention also encompasses a method of configuring a decorative item.
  • the method comprises providing a cable connecting a biasing member to an
  • the method may also comprise the step of securing the alignment of the
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a decorative structure embodying principles of the
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an alternative configuration of the decorative
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a biasing member for use in a decorative structure
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of another biasing member for use in a decorative
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a further biasing member for use in a decorative
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of yet another biasing member for use in a decorative
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of a portion of a decorative structure embodying principles of the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a side view of the portion of the decorative structure shown in Fig. 7 with
  • Fig. 9 is a side view of the portion of the decorative panel shown in Fig. 8 with
  • the decorative structure adjusted to a desired configuration.
  • Fig. 10 is a perspective view of another decorative structure embodying principles
  • Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a further decorative structure embodying
  • Fig. 12 is a perspective view of yet another decorative structure embodying
  • Fig. 13 is a perspective view of still a further decorative structure embodying
  • the present invention generally includes a decorative
  • the decorative structure provides a canopy-like
  • the decorative structure may be
  • the elements of the decorative structure may be interchanged in order to provide different visual and aesthetic impact.
  • the flexible panel may be provide in a variety of shapes, materials and finishes.
  • panel may be formed of wood, paper, metal, plastic, glass or any other suitable material.
  • the panel may be solid, mesh or include a variety of decorative designs or openings
  • a decorative structure 100a is shown in Fig. 1.
  • the decorative structure 100a is shown in Fig. 1.
  • the decorative panel 20 includes a flexible panel 20 having a first edge 24 and a second edge 22.
  • the decorative edge 24 includes a flexible panel 20 having a first edge 24 and a second edge 22.
  • structure 100a also includes cables 30 connected to biasing members 50a and 50b and
  • Cables 30 are connected to the ceiling, walls or some other
  • biasing member 50a is connected to an opposed biasing member 50b by tensioned cable
  • Tensioned cable 34 provides a counter force through biasing members 50a and
  • biasing members 50b an otherwise flat but flexible panel 20 may be bowed to a desired
  • tensioned cables 34 are positioned below
  • cables 30 are connected to biasing
  • the present invention encompasses flexible panels that can be
  • Fig. 3 shows a biasing member 50 that embodies principles of the present
  • Biasing member 50 includes a body 52 that has a groove 54 formed therein.
  • Groove 54 includes a major biasing surface 58.
  • groove 54 may include a notch (not shown) in an edge thereof that may receive cable 30,
  • Biasing member 50 is connected to cable 30, which supports both the biasing member
  • support cable 30 may extend through the body 52 of biasing member 50, which includes
  • apertures 56 that receive the cable 30.
  • Apertures 56 may be formed in the body 52 so that cable 30 extends through a portion of groove 54, as shown in Fig. 3, or, alternatively,
  • invention encompasses decorative structures that include separate support and tensioned
  • cable 30 is connected to biasing
  • Biasing member 50 may be adjustably positioned
  • biasing member 50 In order to reposition biasing member 50,
  • anchor 60 is adjusted so as to at least partially disengage from cable 30 so as to allow
  • anchor 60 may be adjusted to reengage cable
  • Biasing member 50 may be
  • Cable 30 made of any appropriate durable material such as metal or a polymeric resin.
  • tensioned cable 34 may also be made of any appropriate material, such as metal,
  • a biasing member 150 may be provided with a decorative
  • 150 includes a body 152 that has an angled aperture 156 formed therein. Cable 30 is
  • angled channel 156 may be formed at any appropriate angle.
  • present invention encompasses
  • Fig. 5 shows yet another embodiment of a biasing member of the present
  • Biasing member 250 includes a body 252 generally formed as a cam. Cable
  • Body 252 includes a
  • the present invention also encompasses a decorative structure that includes a
  • FIG. 6 shows a biasing member 350 that includes a jaw
  • Jaw 355 extending from a body 352 thereof. Jaw 355 is connected by a neck 351 to a pivot
  • jaw 355 includes a major jaw biasing surface 358 that cooperates with a
  • Biasing member 350 is connected to an anchor 60 so that biasing member 350 may be
  • a cable may extend through a portion of the body of the biasing member
  • one or more cables may be connected to the
  • biasing member by other means.
  • an eyelet (not shown) may be fastened to
  • the cable may be connected to the eyelet.
  • the present invention also encompasses a method for configuring a decorative item.
  • the method comprises the steps of providing a biasing
  • the method further comprises engaging a portion of a flexible panel 20 with the
  • biasing member 50a and engaging another portion of the flexible panel with the opposed
  • biasing member 50b For example, a first edge 22a of a flexible panel 20 may be inserted
  • biasing member 50b If the biasing member
  • the opposed biasing member includes a jaw or a cam, then an edge or other portion
  • biasing member As indicated in Fig. 9, biasing member
  • biasing member 50a and/or biasing member 50b may be moved along cable 30 thereby altering the extent
  • biasing member may then include securing the biasing member and the opposed biasing member relative
  • anchors 60a and 60b connected to biasing members 50a are connected to the cable.
  • the method may also include tensioning the cable in order to provide proper alignment of
  • the decorative structures of the present invention may
  • cables 30 may be aligned in parallel and a plurality of flexible panels 20 and biasing
  • cables 30 serve both to
  • a decorative structure may include a plurality of
  • the decorative structure of the present invention also may provide hinged access
  • panel may be hingedly or pivotaly rotated by loosening the anchors connected to one or
  • the biasing members may be moved along the cables 30.
  • the panel may then be rotated upward about an axis extending through
  • biasing members 50a so that the space above the decorative structure may be accessed
  • the ends of the flexible panel may be positioned at
  • the present invention also encompasses
  • a biasing member may be supported by a rod, beam,
  • the light may be integrally formed with the decorative structure, such as

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Finishing Walls (AREA)
  • Connection Of Plates (AREA)
  • Vehicle Interior And Exterior Ornaments, Soundproofing, And Insulation (AREA)
  • Holders For Apparel And Elements Relating To Apparel (AREA)
  • Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, And Fans (AREA)
  • Curtains And Furnishings For Windows Or Doors (AREA)
  • Adhesives Or Adhesive Processes (AREA)
  • Adornments (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)
EP02750189A 2001-07-19 2002-07-19 Schirmartige dekorationsstruktur Expired - Lifetime EP1409807B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US30651601P 2001-07-19 2001-07-19
US306516P 2001-07-19
PCT/US2002/023040 WO2003008729A1 (en) 2001-07-19 2002-07-19 Canopy-like decorative structure

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1409807A1 true EP1409807A1 (de) 2004-04-21
EP1409807B1 EP1409807B1 (de) 2009-04-29

Family

ID=23185651

Family Applications (3)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP02750169A Withdrawn EP1425482A1 (de) 2001-07-19 2002-07-19 Dekorative struktur und deckensystem
EP02750189A Expired - Lifetime EP1409807B1 (de) 2001-07-19 2002-07-19 Schirmartige dekorationsstruktur
EP02765856A Expired - Lifetime EP1421285B1 (de) 2001-07-19 2002-07-19 Anklemmbare zierkonstruktion

Family Applications Before (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP02750169A Withdrawn EP1425482A1 (de) 2001-07-19 2002-07-19 Dekorative struktur und deckensystem

Family Applications After (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP02765856A Expired - Lifetime EP1421285B1 (de) 2001-07-19 2002-07-19 Anklemmbare zierkonstruktion

Country Status (5)

Country Link
EP (3) EP1425482A1 (de)
AT (2) ATE347041T1 (de)
AU (1) AU2002329616A1 (de)
DE (2) DE60232150D1 (de)
WO (3) WO2003008728A1 (de)

Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7406802B2 (en) * 2003-03-19 2008-08-05 Awi Licensing Company Panel structures and mounting therefore
US20100095606A1 (en) * 2008-10-16 2010-04-22 Usg Interiors, Inc. Faceted metal suspended ceiling
JP2012013307A (ja) * 2010-06-30 2012-01-19 Toyox Co Ltd 天井パネル、空気調和ユニット及び空気調和システム
US9677288B2 (en) * 2014-04-23 2017-06-13 Enlighten Luminaires LLC Curvilinear drop ceiling LED lighting panel
CN103981994B (zh) * 2014-05-26 2016-06-22 苏州设计研究院股份有限公司 一种拱形顶棚结构
CN112482646B (zh) * 2020-12-02 2022-03-15 北京建院装饰工程设计有限公司 一种grg板顶部吊顶的安装结构及其安装方法

Family Cites Families (18)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1826133A (en) * 1930-05-09 1931-10-06 Union Steel Prod Co Structural device
US2998112A (en) * 1958-04-14 1961-08-29 Kermit H Burgin Demountable building inner liner
FR1232421A (fr) * 1959-04-21 1960-10-07 Roclaine Procédé et dispositif pour suspendre une sous-toiture isolante à la couverture d'un bâtiment
US3601033A (en) * 1969-09-04 1971-08-24 Air Factors Air diffuser assembly with integral air return
DK133480B (da) * 1973-08-29 1976-05-24 Finn Andersen Underloft.
US3875717A (en) * 1973-08-30 1975-04-08 Wolfgang Moeller Unitary device for joining removable ceiling tile to hanger member
AU566622B2 (en) * 1983-01-21 1987-10-22 Intalite International N.V. Clip for suspended ceiling
US4744188A (en) * 1987-05-15 1988-05-17 Donn Incorporated Suspended island ceiling system
DE4447350A1 (de) * 1994-10-06 1996-04-11 Dee Kristen Architect Bdia Aluminium-Elypse, abgehängtes Decken- und Verkleidungssystem für Wände, Blenden etc.
DE29601609U1 (de) * 1996-01-31 1996-04-25 Kißkalt, Doris, 90765 Fürth Dekorationsmittel
US5619816A (en) * 1996-02-26 1997-04-15 Ellison; Hillary Free-standing display frame
AT404225B (de) * 1996-03-29 1998-09-25 Bruckner Johannes Bogenspannbilderrahmen
DE29720309U1 (de) * 1997-11-15 1998-01-29 MSR Röntgenraumtechnische Systeme GmbH, 54584 Jünkerath Trag- und Befestigungsvorrichtung für eine abzuhängende Unterdecke
DE29804460U1 (de) * 1998-03-12 1999-07-29 Dell, Hermann, 81671 München Werbeträger
DE19822174A1 (de) * 1998-05-16 1999-11-18 Georg Boesl Vorrichtung zur Präsentation von Gegenständen
US6047512A (en) * 1998-10-21 2000-04-11 Usg Interiors, Inc. Drywall suspension grid system
FR2802952B1 (fr) * 1999-12-28 2002-03-15 Ferrari S Tissage & Enduct Sa Dalle destinee a etre montee sur un chassis porteur d'une structure de faux plafond
US6374564B1 (en) * 2000-05-31 2002-04-23 Usg Interiors, Inc. Suspended curved ceiling system

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See references of WO03008729A1 *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2003008728A9 (en) 2003-04-10
DE60232150D1 (de) 2009-06-10
WO2003008729A1 (en) 2003-01-30
AU2002329616A1 (en) 2003-03-03
WO2003008728A1 (en) 2003-01-30
EP1421285B1 (de) 2006-11-29
EP1425482A1 (de) 2004-06-09
WO2003008812A9 (en) 2004-04-15
WO2003008812A3 (en) 2003-04-03
EP1409807B1 (de) 2009-04-29
ATE347041T1 (de) 2006-12-15
WO2003008812A2 (en) 2003-01-30
ATE430229T1 (de) 2009-05-15
DE60216479D1 (de) 2007-01-11
DE60216479T2 (de) 2007-09-20
EP1421285A2 (de) 2004-05-26

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
USRE46043E1 (en) Canopy-like decorative structure
US7913466B2 (en) Panel structures and mounting therefore
US6834467B2 (en) Free form ceiling
US5239801A (en) Clip-on wooden drop ceiling
US20050211500A1 (en) Fibrous faced ceiling panel
US8191326B2 (en) Decorative room panel
US20060179765A1 (en) Adaptable ceiling tile system
US20070033902A1 (en) Suspension systems
KR102244542B1 (ko) 내진, 내화성과 흡음성 및 경제성을 향상시킨 천장구조 시스템
US20240240460A1 (en) Ceiling system, method of forming a ceiling system, and/or cover for use in a ceiling system
US20050011150A1 (en) Clipped decorative structure
EP1409807B1 (de) Schirmartige dekorationsstruktur
US20220056690A1 (en) Ceiling system and method of installation
US11732471B2 (en) Apparatus and system for acoustic curved ceiling baffle and methods of manufacturing thereof
US20070079562A1 (en) Ceiling tile assembly
EP1612340B1 (de) Schallwandsystem für eine abgehängte Decke
US20060130417A1 (en) Decorative structure and ceiling system
KR20070017163A (ko) 섬유 표면처리 천장 패널
JPH0711367Y2 (ja) 天井埋込み型照明器具
KR200294575Y1 (ko) 고리장착식 행거형 마감재 및 그 지지프레임
JP2000274003A (ja) 天井構造
JPH05125789A (ja) 傾斜天井構造

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20040213

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK RO SI

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: RICH, MICHELLE, L.

Inventor name: STACKENWALT, RICHARD, D.

Inventor name: MATHIS, JAMES, F.

Inventor name: GRAVER, MARTY

Inventor name: MARTIN, GUILLAUME

Inventor name: KRANTZ-LILIENTHAL, ERIC

Inventor name: BISCHEL, WESLEY, T.K.

Inventor name: DORSEY, WILLIAM, C.

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: KRANTZ-LILIENTHAL, ERIC

Inventor name: STACKENWALT, RICHARD, D.

Inventor name: MATHIS, JAMES, F.

Inventor name: BISCHEL, WESLEY, T.K.

Inventor name: GRAVER, MARTY

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20051202

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 60232150

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20090610

Kind code of ref document: P

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090829

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090809

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090729

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090731

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090729

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20100201

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090731

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090731

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090730

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090719

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090429

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Payment date: 20140728

Year of fee payment: 13

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 15

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20150719

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 16

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 17

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Payment date: 20210726

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20210726

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20210727

Year of fee payment: 20

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20210728

Year of fee payment: 20

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R071

Ref document number: 60232150

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MK

Effective date: 20220718

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: PE20

Expiry date: 20220718

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

Effective date: 20220718