Patent ID: 6286285
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: E04B,E04F

Abstract:
A method of attaching a ceiling panel to ceiling structure next to a wall; the ceiling panel having a thickness and peripheral edges; the method comprising the steps of:procuring a wall bracket comprising a vertical, wall-abutting member for temporary attachment to the wall including: a lower portion for attachment to the wall; and an upper portion including: a spacer portion including: a top end; and a bottom end; and a shelf for receiving and supporting an edge of the ceiling panel including: an inner end attached to the vertical member at the bottom end of the spacer portion;attaching the wall bracket to the wall such that the top end of the spacer portion contacts the ceiling structure;supporting an edge of the panel on the shelf;fastening the panel to the ceiling; and wherein the wall includes a horizontal member having a lower edge and the lower portion of the vertical member includes an aperture disclosing the lower edge of the horizontal member when the bracket is temporarily attached to the wall and for receiving an extraction tool for aiding in extraction of the bracket, and further including the step of:extracting the bracket, after the panel is fastened, by inserting an extraction tool in the aperture.