Abstract: A device for suspending a ceiling from a building structure includes a first support wire with a first hoop portion and at least one first hook portion, a second support wire with a second hoop portion and at least one second hook portion, a first isolation cup, a second isolation cup, and a spring between the first and second isolation cups. The first and second support wires are positioned such that the first and second hoop portions are adjacent first and second ends of the spring, respectively, the first hook portion bears against the second isolation cup and the second hook portion bears against the first isolation cup.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for connecting mechanical equipment to any mounting surface has an upper (floating) portion, and a lower (fixed) portion. The mechanical equipment is mounted to the upper portion, and the lower portion is mounted to the mounting surface. The upper portion and lower portion are connected to each other via a connection mechanism—preferably a resilient connection mechanism. A restraint mechanism is attached to both the upper portion and the lower portion on the side of the upper and lower portion that faces away from the equipment. The restraint mechanism provides positive restraint at a rate of at least 5 pounds per linear inch of length but can provide much higher than that. The restraint mechanism is flexible to allow for isolation of the equipment.