Patent attributes
A slat ceiling apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of slats spanning the frame. The frame includes first and second frame members, each having an inner side and an outer side. A plurality of slots are defined in the inner side of each frame member. Each slat includes first and second longitudinal ends. The first longitudinal end is positioned in a slot on the first frame member, and the second longitudinal end is positioned in a slot on the second frame member. A plurality of slats are arranged spanning the first and second frame members, each having longitudinal ends received in corresponding slots on the first and second frame members. The slats are arranged in a substantially parallel orientation in some embodiments, and a gap is provided between each slat.