Armstrong World Industries. has been granted a patent for a ceiling panel system featuring interlocking edges with tongues and grooves. The design allows for adjacent panels to nest together, enhancing stability and alignment while maintaining a gap between the flange and recess surfaces. GlobalData’s report on Armstrong World Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Armstrong World Industries, Structure Building Framework was a key innovation area identified from patents. Armstrong World Industries's grant share as of June 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Ceiling panel system with interlocking edges
The granted patent US12037787B2 describes a ceiling system that incorporates a series of interlocking ceiling panels designed for efficient assembly and structural integrity. Each panel features an upper face and a lower face, with four edges that include tongues and grooves. The design allows for the panels to interlock, with the tongues of one panel fitting into the grooves of adjacent panels. This interlocking mechanism is enhanced by the inclusion of flanges and recesses, which facilitate a snug fit while maintaining specific gaps to ensure stability and ease of installation. The panels are constructed from fibrous materials, such as mineral fiber or rock wool, which may contribute to their acoustic and thermal properties.
The claims detail various configurations of the panels, emphasizing the dimensions and relationships between the tongues, grooves, flanges, and recesses. For instance, the lengths of certain components are specified to be substantially the same, ensuring a consistent fit across the system. The design also allows for air gaps between the components, which can enhance performance characteristics. The patent outlines multiple claims that cover the structural features and interlocking capabilities of the ceiling panels, indicating a comprehensive approach to ceiling system design that prioritizes both functionality and ease of use.
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