Patent ID: 9335033
Filing Date: 2016-05-10
CPC Classification: E04B,F21V

Claim Text:
1. A resilient ceiling support system comprising: a plurality of flexible channel structures for supporting at least one ceiling fixture, wherein each channel structure comprises: a generally u-shaped channel comprising a substrate mounting surface for contact with and support of a ceiling substrate; and a plurality of unitary flexible hanger assemblies, each hanger assembly configured to interface with a corresponding channel; wherein each flexible hanger assembly comprises a joist mounting portion configured for attachment to a ceiling joist having side surfaces and a bottom surface; wherein the joist mounting portion comprises a right angle bend, a first section of the bend configured to be flush with a side surface of the joist and a second section of the bend configured to be flush with the bottom surface of the joist; and the hanger assembly further comprises a u-shaped resilient cantilever element integral with the second section of the bend; wherein each generally u-shaped channel comprises side walls extending upwardly from the substrate mounting surface, and an upper end of each side wall comprises a hem forming a downwardly facing slot with respect to the side wall.