ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,397,400, issued on Aug. 26.
"Acoustic tile installation tool" was invented by Jerald Henry Gunter (Trussville, Ala.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention is a tool for installing and removing acoustic ceiling tiles. It comprises a base with two interlocking central hubs, each having two radially opposing legs. Spikes on the legs temporarily fix the tile. A central handle attachment mechanism allows connection to an elongated handle and locks the hubs rotationally. The hubs interlock at various angles, accommodating different tile sizes. The handle attachment is compatible with multiple thread types. Spikes are removable fo...