Ceiling tile edge support clip

Description

FIG. 1 is a front top perspective view of a ceiling tile edge support clip showing my original design;

FIG. 2 is a rear bottom perspective view of the ceiling tile edge support clip of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view of the ceiling tile edge support clip of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear bottom perspective view of a further embodiment of the ceiling tile edge support clip of my original design having a flush tab extending rearwardly therefrom;

FIG. 5 is a front top perspective view of the ceiling tile edge support clip of FIG. 4; and,

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the ceiling tile edge support clip of FIG. 4.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a ceiling tile edge support clip, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Boyd; Alan L. (Collegeville, PA)
Assignee:	CertainTeed Corporation (Valley Forge, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/324,549
Filed:	September 15, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/395
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/356,371,394-396 ;24/570 ;248/74.2,215,227.1,49,300,301,316.7,51,489 ;D19/65,56 ;D25/58 ;52/489.1,489.2,715,DIG.6,288.1,716.6,718.04,506.07

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Windmuller; John
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Morris; Duane