Tray Ceiling System

Abstract

A system to form a tray ceiling is disclosed, wherein an L-shaped member is placed against the existing wall and ceiling surfaces proximate to where the existing wall meets the existing ceiling. The L-shaped member is then attached to the existing wall and ceiling surfaces at the edges of the “L”. This is done around the perimeter of the existing ceiling, using a plurality of the L-shaped members, such that the part of the existing ceiling enclosed by the L-shaped members has the appearance of being recessed, as in a tray ceiling. Attaching the L-shaped member against the existing wall and ceiling creates a cavity wherein lights, audio speakers, or other items can be installed if desired.

1 . A tray ceiling system, comprising:
 (a) a plurality of elongated members adapted for attachment to an existing wall and ceiling of a room, said elongated members having a first surface substantially parallel to said ceiling and a second surface substantially perpendicular to said ceiling, such that said first surface and said second surface are substantially perpendicular to each other; and   (b) means for attaching said elongated members to said existing wall proximate to an edge of said first surface, and to said ceiling proximate to an edge of said second surface, around the perimeter of said existing ceiling, such that a cavity is created between said elongated members and said existing wall and ceiling, and the part of said existing ceiling inward from said elongated members is provided with a recessed appearance.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said means for attaching comprise furring strips attached to said existing walls and ceiling, and said elongated members are attached to said furring strips. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one light is located within said cavity. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of lights are located within said cavity. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one audio speaker is located within said cavity. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein a plurality of audio speakers are located within said cavity. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said elongated members are joined at the corners of said room in a perpendicular manner, with a first said elongated member extending longitudinally to said existing wall and a second elongated member butting against said first elongated member. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said elongated members are joined at the corners of said room in a diagonal manner, with the longitudinal ends of said elongated members being cut or preformed such that they fit together at an angle. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said system also comprises a corner piece located against said existing ceiling in a corner formed by two said exiting walls. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said elongated members are substantially L-shaped in cross-section. 
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said elongated members are formed of one piece, from a material selected from the group consisting of: polymer, foam polyvinyl chloride, non-foam polyvinyl chloride, medium-density fibreboard, and wood. 
   
   
       12 . A tray ceiling system, comprising:
 (a) a plurality of elongated members, said elongated members being substantially L-shaped in cross-section; and   (b) means for attaching said substantially L-shaped members to an existing wall proximate to a first edge of said substantially L-shaped member, and to an existing ceiling proximate to an opposing second edge of said substantially L-shaped member, around the perimeter of said existing ceiling, such that a cavity is created between said substantially L-shaped members and said existing wall and ceiling, and the part of said existing ceiling inward from said substantially L-shaped members is provided with a recessed appearance.   
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein said means for attaching comprise furring strips attached to said existing walls and ceiling, and said substantially L-shaped members are attached to said furring strips. 
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein at least one light is located within said cavity. 
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein a plurality of lights are located within said cavity. 
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein at least one audio speaker is located within said cavity. 
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein said substantially L-shaped members are joined at the corners of said room in a perpendicular manner, with a first said substantially L-shaped member extending longitudinally to said existing wall and a second substantially L-shaped member butting against said first substantially L-shaped member. 
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein said substantially L-shaped members are joined at the corners of said room in a diagonal manner, with the longitudinal ends of said substantially L-shaped members being cut or preformed such that they fit together at an angle. 
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein said system also comprises a corner piece located against said existing ceiling in a corner formed by two said exiting walls. 
   
   
       20 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein said elongated members are formed of one piece, from a material selected from the group consisting of: polymer, foam polyvinyl chloride, non-foam polyvinyl chloride, medium-density fibreboard, and wood.