Carroll Finley Tomlinson

US Patent:

20040221972, Nov 11, 2004

Filed:

May 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/431443

Inventors:

Carroll Tomlinson - Charlotte NC, US
Eric Von Fange - Fort Mill SC, US

International Classification:

E06B003/04

US Classification:

160/327000

Abstract:

An improved flexible sound absorbing banner includes a large rectangular flexible sound absorbing material capable of providing for sound absorption in a desired frequency range and structural integrity sufficient to support tension required without damage while permitting application of suitable graphics for desired visual effect. Opposed edges of the banner are clamped between pairs of elongated U-shaped cross-section spreader bars. A smaller dimensioned U-shaped spreader bar is received within a larger dimensioned U-shaped spreader bar and the two spreader bars are clamped together with the edge of the banner clamped between them. First bracket halves are clamped to the spreader bars and second bracket halves are mounted in spaced locations on a wall or ceiling. The first and second bracket halves are interconnected to mount the banner on the wall or ceiling.

US Patent:

6386263, May 14, 2002

Filed:

May 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/577326

Inventors:

Carroll Finley Tomlinson - Charlotte NC 28270
Eric Von Fange - Fort Mill SC 29715

International Classification:

E06B 380

US Classification:

160328, 40604

Abstract:

A suspended flexible sound absorbing banner includes a large rectangular flexible sound absorbing material, preferably made of fiberglass or other low density porous sound absorptive material, and covered with a porous, perforated or non-perforated, impermeable membrane such as NYLON sailcloth or commercial plastic membranes capable of providing for sound absorption in a desired frequency range and structural integrity sufficient to support tension required without damage while permitting application of suitable graphics for desired visual effect. Opposed edges of the banner are clamped between pairs of elongated U-shaped cross-section spreader bars. Each opposed edge is clamped by bending the edge of the banner through four 90Â turns. A smaller dimensioned U-shaped spreader bar is receivable within a larger dimensioned U-shaped spreader bar and the two spreader bars may be clamped together with the edge of the banner clamped between them. At least two tension tabs consisting of elongated rigid bars are attached at spaced locations along the spreader bars and include pre-formed holes designed to receive an attachment for an elongated cable.