Jadee Brent Moncur
Engineers in Perry, UT

2002012, Sep 12, 2002

Mar 9, 2001

09/802657

Travis Nichols - Perry UT, US
JaDee Moncur - Perry UT, US
W. Gustafsen - Provo UT, US

E04B001/00

052/747100

The present invention relates to a gypsum board hanging tool that allows a single workman to hang gypsum board on a conventional or inclined ceiling. Specifically, the gypsum board hanging tool comprises a support housing, a wheel that is rotatably attached to the support housing, and a support strut which is removably attached to at least one extension of the support housing. The support housing also has a means whereby a support strut may be attached. The support housing also has a means an aperture in its upper surface that is capable of receiving, within the support housing, a hanging member, such as a nail or screw, that is first attached to a ceiling or a wall. The hanging member allows the support housing to be suspended from the ceiling and to adjust and swivel about the hanging member. Finally, the support housing also has a coupling actuator that is located within and attached to its interior that functions to engage the hanging member and suspend the system and a piece of gypsum board from the ceiling. Coupling actuator further includes a release mechanism, or quick release, that releases the hanging member from the support housing upon attachment of the gypsum board to the ceiling. Also included is a method for hanging gypsum board, wherein a single workman may use the gypsum board hanging tool to hang multiple pieces on the ceiling using the tool's swivel capabilities. Finally, included in the system is a cam actuator, which facilitates or causes a piece of gypsum board to be pressed against the ceiling prior to being hanged.