Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a retractable self-leveling ceiling sign hanger. The apparatus comprises of a sign housing having an upper housing and a lower housing, a cord reel housing, and a cord that forms a continuous loop between the sign housing and the cord reel housing. The sign housing and the cord reel housing coact to transfer or extend cord between them to thereby raise and lower the lower housing in a level position for installing, changing, and hanging a sign. The sign housing utilizes roller assemblies and a cord lock mechanism. The cord reel housing utilizes a handle, a tool, a locking means, and a cord retracting means for moving the cord reel housing and transferring or extending cord to and from the cord reel housing. Magnets are also provided to affix the cord reel housing to the upper housing of the ceiling sign hanger.

Abstract: A self-leveling sign hanging device having a housing hung from the structural support members of suspended ceilings. A cable is stored in the housing on a wind up reel. A spring applies a force to the reel to wind the cable on the reel. The cable exits and returns to the housing forming a loop. At the bottom of the loop is a tubular bracket from which the sign is hung. The cable freely passes through the tubular bracket which allows the tubular bracket to remain horizontally level. Stops are mounted on the cable to restrict the length of cable wound onto the reel thus defining the height that the sign hangs above the floor.