Abstract: An attachment device for attaching both compressible spring-type ceiling fixtures and noncompressible ceiling fixtures on an inverted T-shaped ceiling bracket. Opposed gripping surfaces on the outer ends of first and second pivotally attached arms are movable between first and second positions. The gripping surfaces include U-shaped recesses that can hold a noncompressible ceiling fixture for installing it on the ceiling bracket with the use of an elongated rod from a position on the floor. A recess is formed on the outer side of the bottom portion of each of the U-shaped gripping surfaces. An adapter having a base therein with projections on the inside of the adapter base can be mounted on the gripping surfaces with the projections engaging the recesses to retain the adapter on the outer end of the gripping tool. A noncompressible mounting ceiling fixture can be placed therein.

Abstract: An adjustable device for supporting objects, consisting of a clip means made from a single piece of resilient material and a suspending means made from a single piece of flexible material. The clip means comprises a mobile spring clip whose lower portion is in the form of a W. The suspending means may be connected to the clip means in the area where the arms of the spring clip cross or at the middle of the W. The length of said suspending means, and thus the height of the object from the ground, may be adjusted by winding the flexible material around the vertical axis of the clip means.