Abstract: A light fixture is configured to receive a module that can add certain functionality to the light fixture and/or alter the way the light fixture is controlled. The light fixture includes a module receiver configured to receive one of a plurality of modules. When a first module is coupled to the light fixture, the light fixture has a first range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the first module. When the first module is removed and replaced with a second module, the light fixture has a second range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the second module.

Abstract: An edge lit fixture. A housing provides the basic shape and structure of the fixture. The housing is constructed from discrete segments including lens frames, side frames, and end frames, which can be used in many different combinations to create the desired fixture. The assembled housing defines an open central area. One or more light panels are arranged around the perimeter of the housing such that at least some of the light is emitted toward the central area. The open central area of the housing allows for existing materials, such as a ceiling tile, for example, to function as a back surface of the fixture.

Abstract: An optical article for illuminating building interiors including a reflective grid and a light diffusing element positioned between the reflective grid and a light source. The reflective grid includes one or more arrays of transverse reflective surfaces and is configured to partially transmit and partially redirect incident light over a broad angular range.

Abstract: A medical device support system adapter for connection to a load balancing arm of a medical device support system. The adapter includes a body having a central axis, a connection component at one end of the body and an interface at an opposite end of the body. The body is rotatably connectable to another component of the medical device support system. The interface is connectable to a hub of the load balancing arm of the medical device support system. The interface has at least two mounting bolt holes equally angularly spaced apart about the central axis such that the body is connectable to the hub of the load balancing arm in at least two different angular positions of the body about the central axis.

Abstract: An assembly is provided herein for a lighting fixture and for retrofitting a flush mounted light fixture to be provided with solid state lighting.

Abstract: A lighting system can include a luminaire and a bracket for mounting the luminaire to a structure during installation. The bracket can be configured for mounting to the structure independent of the luminaire. Once the bracket is mounted, the luminaire can be hung or suspended from the bracket to facilitate wiring the luminaire. Once the hung luminaire is wired, the installer can readily move the luminaire into a long-term operating position with respect to the bracket and fasten the luminaire to the bracket with a clip or other appropriate fastener.

Abstract: Fishing rod holders with an upper orthogonal coupling and a lower orthogonal coupling, which allow for adjustment of angle and height without using tools (e.g., screwdriver, wrench, etc.).

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a universal and multi-configurable light emitting diode (LED) flat panel light, a bracket configured for mounting the light in a variety of ways, a mounting kit for mounting the light in a variety of ways, and associated methods for mounting the light. In one embodiment, a mounting bracket is provided. The mounting bracket may comprise a bracket frame. The bracket frame comprises one or more notches configured to each receive a knob of an LED flat panel; a locking mechanism associated with each of the one or more notches, the locking mechanism configured to retain the protrusion/knob; one or more suspension wire receiving mechanisms, each suspension wire receiving mechanism configured to receive and retain a suspension wire for suspending the LED flat panel as a pendant light; and one or more junction mount securing mechanisms configured to have a junction mount secured thereto.

Abstract: A gravity descending and motorized ascending load carrying platform provides easy loading and installation underneath a ceiling. All mechanical and electrical components needed for operation of the platform travel with the platform. The mechanical components enable the platform to descend/ascend parallel to the floor, to hover parallel and over the floor when the platform supporting legs remain stored within its structure, to tilt when the cables on one side of the platform are under zero gravity force while the cables on the other side are still subjected to gravity force, to hover in a tilted position over the floor if the short supporting legs are not in contact with the floor while its long supporting legs are, to rest on its supporting legs whether in a position parallel to the floor or in a position forming a slope with the floor.

Abstract: A lift mechanism for an RV holds the elevation of a lift mechanism for a period of time after the operator releases the switch to give the operator time to secure the elevation.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing illumination may be provided in accordance with the invention. A lighting unit may be provided comprising a plurality of light sources, each light source of said plurality being at least partially surrounded by an optical element, and a support configured to support the light source above a surface. The light sources may be light emitting plasma sources, and the support may be a high-mast support. In some embodiments, the optical element may be a reflector containing one or more facets, directing the light toward the surface. In some configurations, each light source of said plurality may be independently controllable and/or dimmable. A lighting unit may communicate with an external controller, which may provide instructions for controlling the light sources. A lighting system may be provided with a host controlling a plurality of lighting units, which may be organized into zones. The zones, lighting units, and/or light sources may be independently controllable.

Abstract: A swinging support device is provided which includes: a display device 120 which is opened and closed between a stowage position 121 and a view position 122; an opening and closing mechanism 110 operable to open and close the display device 120; a retaining mechanism 130 for holding the display device 120 located at the view position 122 by switching between at least two levels of retaining forces; a first acceleration sensor 160 mounted to a top inner surface portion 190 of a movable carrier in the vicinity of the display device 120; and a second acceleration sensor 170 mounted to the display device 120.

Abstract: A two-piece track assembly may be used in an office environment for mounting accessory components, such as work surfaces, cabinets, shelves, filing units, etc., to either a permanent building wall or to the framework of a movable office wall or office partition system. The track assembly includes a base mountable to the wall or framework via a plurality of fasteners. A track mounts to the base to cover the fasteners used to mount the base. The track also includes a relatively thinly-profiled slot into which a corresponding, relatively thinly-profiled mounting flange of an accessory component is received to mount and support the accessory component upon the track assembly. Optionally, a decorative or functional tile may be mounted to a wall or partition between a pair of track assemblies spaced vertically from one another.

Abstract: A medical device (10), for use in an operating room, has a basic body (20) with a mechanical ceiling interface (22) for mounting on a mounting bracket (210) of a ceiling mounting system (200). The basic body (20) has a mechanical frame interface (24) for mounting on a floor-mounted frame (100).

Abstract: An arbor apparatus for use in a counterweight rigging system includes a support structure for supporting counterweight bricks in stacked arrangement. The arbor apparatus can be front-loading with left side, back and right side supports. The arbor apparatus can include a plurality of shelf members spaced apart in a longitudinal direction between the top and bottom ends. The arbor apparatus can also include a gate mechanism. The arbor apparatus can be implemented as a retrofit to existing manual counterweight rigging systems.

Abstract: A wall mount assembly includes a first engagement member and a second engagement member. The first engagement member includes a slide structure and two positioning indentations oppositely disposed relative to the slide structure. The second engagement member includes a slider and two positioning bosses oppositely disposed relative to the slider. The first engagement member and the second engagement member are capable of being correspondingly disposed on an object and a wall. When the slider enters the slide structure from an entrance of the slide structure and is confined to slide relative to the slide structure so as to be blocked at a stop position of the slide structure, the two positioning bosses are embedded in the two positioning indentations respectively so that the object can be fixed on the wall stably. Therefore, the wall mount assembly simplifies the wall-mount operation of the object and provides a stable wall-mount effect.

Abstract: A mounting ring with which an engaging hook of a fall-preventing member is to be engaged and a flexible handle member are fixed within an area of a cabinet section that is located upward of a first plane passing through the position of a center of gravity of the cabinet section generally in parallel to the bottom surface of the cabinet section and located to one side of a second plane passing through the position of the center of gravity in intersecting relation to the first plane. The speaker unit hung by the handle member being held with a hand of a human operator is inclined, so that the mounting ring is oriented upward near the hand. Thus, the human operator can perform with ease an operation for engaging the engaging hook with the mounting ring with one hand while holding the handle member with the other hand.

Abstract: Automatic hooking device with controlled releasing operation mounted to a ship or other transportation device with a hooking member having an engaging member operated by ascending movement of a block and fixed to a support structure on lifting blocks, the hooking device is a system of moveable levers reciprocally interconnected by pins, the levers move the hooking device between two end positions to engage or release with the block depending on if the hooking device is in the engaging or releasing position, where a control device operates the hooking device and levers to move the hooking device between the engaging or releasing position to secure or release the block.

Abstract: A display mount is provided for a vehicle, such an aircraft. The display mount includes, but is not limited to a support frame and a display accommodation device. The support frame is designed for incorporation in a supply channel, and the display accommodation device is designed to receive a display. The display accommodation device is connected to the support frame such that the display accommodation device is movable with a combined rotational movement and translational movement relative to the support frame between a first operating position and a second operating position.

Abstract: An apparatus for hanging a storage device comprising a mounting strap, a frontal strap, a lower strap and a connector. The frontal strap is oriented to support the storage device and at least partially wrap around the storage device. The lower strap is configured to at least partially wrap around a bottom portion of the storage device. The connector has multiple connection points and is configured to connect the mounting strap, frontal strap, and lower strap.

Abstract: A suspending unit and a medium holding member used therefor, which suspending unit enables the installation and removal operations of information displaying medium to be easily carried out even when the suspending unit is placed on a base such as an unreachable ceiling or wall, and can also firmly hold the information displaying medium.

Abstract: An elevation device is provided for a monitoring camera, including a top retaining barrel fixed to the top end of a high suspending post and downward fit onto a retained member. The retained member has a bottom forming the wire box. A retained cylinder has an outer circumference forming spaced locking blocks. The top retaining barrel comprises a locking tube receiving therein a toothed crown locking collar that comprises oppositely set first and second toothed crowns between when the locking blocks are movable to alternately carry out locking and unlocking operation. The locking tube forms a guide block corresponding to an inclined circumferential surface of a cam, whereby when the retained cylinder is driven upward in any orientation to fit into the locking tube, the inclined circumferential surface is guided by the guide block to correct orientation of the retained cylinder with respect to retained cylinder.

Abstract: A gift wreath apparatus hangs similar or different reusable gift boxes to be filled. In one example, a plurality of hangers is configured for removeably and slidably hanging the reusable gift boxes from the wreath member. A plurality of fasteners are configured for attaching one of the reusable gift boxes in a substantially closed configuration to one of the hangers and for detaching the gift box from the second hanger end whilst keeping the box closed. The fastener can comprise a hook on the free end of the hanger and a ribbon secured to the lid of the box. The box ribbon is bow tied and the bow tie hung from the hook. The apparatus can be assembled from a kit of parts. A method for assembly can be provided in an instruction manual provided with the kit of parts.

Abstract: A hanging display device for decoratively displaying an item comprising an elongated cable constructed from a material comprising a metal surrounded by a plastic coating; a plurality of first half magnets disposed along the cable, the first half magnets can each engage a second half magnet disposed on the item; a loop disposed on the first end of the cable for allowing the cable to be mounted on an object; and a weighted component disposed on the second end of the cable for helping to keep the cable elongated.

Abstract: A lifting and storage mechanism for storing a component in a garage using the energy of a powered garage door opening and closing system is disclosed. The lifting and storage mechanism includes a pulley system for raising and lowering the stored components and a latching mechanism having a spring latch for securing the components in a stored condition. In order to lower the stored components from a storage position, an operator initiates manual release of the spring latch or activation of an electromechanical release combined with activation of the motor of the powered garage door opening and closing system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage goods carrier (1), particularly a shelf board (1), for storage lifts (19) and storage shelves (19), having at least two support bars (4, 5, 5?) running on opposite side edges (3, 34) of the storage goods carrier (1) in an insertion direction (Z) of the storage goods carrier for displaceable support on support profiles (23, 23?) of storage devices comprising at least two storage spaces (24, 24?) disposed above each other in a height direction (Y) for receiving the at least one storage goods carrier, and having a loading and/or removal station (34) at which the at least one storage goods carrier (1) can be disposed such that it is accessible from outside the storage device (1), and having a conveyor device (33) by means of which the storage goods carrier (1) can be moved on a transport path from a loading and/or removal station (34) to the storage spaces (24, 24?).

Abstract: A hanging display system is provided comprising an electrified grid system adapted for operative communication with display animation modules.

Abstract: A remote device access system is provided. The system includes a receiving member, an engaging head and a containment cage. The receiving member is configured to be coupled to a device (such as a smoke detector and the like) that is to be positioned in an out of arms reach location. The engaging head is configured to be coupled to an elongated member. The engagement head is further configured to selectively engage the receiving member coupled to the device. The containment cage is configured to be coupled to a surface at the out of arms reach location. The containment cage forms a containing chamber that is configured to selectively hold the device. The elongated member is configured to place and remove the device from the containing chamber of the containment cage via the engaging head and receiving member.

Abstract: A construction hanger used in connection with a beam, the construction hanger including a bracket defining an opening for receiving a portion of the beam, a first receiver having an internal thread, and a second receiver through which a support member or fastener is slidably received, where the support member or fastener has a threaded end that may be received in the first receiver. The construction hanger further includes a retainer that engages the threaded end after it is inserted through the second receiver to prevent bracket from sliding downward on the support member or threaded fastener allowing the installer to position the bracket on the support beam before fastening the threaded end in the first receiver.

Abstract: A mounting and lowering system for supporting one or more luminaires or similar devices having use within an indoor space or similarly configured space such as an open-air pavilion or the like, the system comprising a support assembly capable of being raised and lowered above a location within such a space not conveniently available for use in the servicing of luminaires or devices mounted by the system. The present system includes a latching mechanism permitting remote latching and unlatching of the support assembly. Vertical displacement of the support assembly can be effected without power interruption. Primary drive components are positioned within the system to facilitate service and replacement. The invention further contemplates transition apparatus capable of use in indoor spaces having differing ceiling angles.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a banner from a support member at a display height above ground level includes upper and lower banner mounting arms that are capable of receiving and mounting a banner with the assistance of an operator located at ground level.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for elevated storage of articles including application of a spring clutch winch to provide the required lifting and holding forces. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus includes a spring clutch winch, one or more elongate elements payed out from and, alternatively, wound onto the winch, at least one rotational support supporting each elongate element and a hanger secured to an elongate element end. The article to be stored can be raised by winding each elongate element onto the spring clutch winch and can be lowered by unwinding the line from the spring clutch winch. Use of a spring clutch winch for this storage application provides a highly effective yet simple and cost effective manner of raising and lowering the article and securely holding the article in an elevated position.

Abstract: A system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to a top support member, one or more channels connected to the top of the HVAC unit, one or more bottom lock plates slidably connected to the one or more channels, and one or more suspension chains connected between the top lock plates and the bottom lock plates to adjustably suspend the HVAC unit at the desired height and pitch. The suspension system provides a system for suspending HVAC equipment in residential and light commercial applications that is safer, quicker, cheaper, more reliable and more accurate than systems currently in use.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention (referred to also as the “suspension system”) is incorporated in a system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to the wood truss, one or more bottom lock plates connected to the HVAC unit, and one or more suspension chains connected between the top lock plates and the bottom lock plates. The suspension system provides a system for suspending HVAC equipment in residential and light commercial applications that is safer, quicker, cheaper, more reliable and more accurate than systems currently in use.

Abstract: A ceiling wire clamp device secures ceiling wire in place in a suspended ceiling system without the need for twisting and/or overlapping the wires. The device comprises a pair of jaws, which may be lined with teeth, that grasp and hold ceiling wire in place when the device is in a closed and locked position. The device may be pinched closed. A tab inserted through a slot on the device assists in locking the device in the closed position. A pin may be used to optimize the overall alignment of the device when in the closed and locked position. The device may be opened using a screwdriver or the like.

Abstract: A suspended table assembly includes a first support and a second support that are vertically spaced from each other. A plurality of legs is provided. Each of the legs has a first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of first brackets is pivotally coupled to one of the first ends. The first brackets are attached to the first support. A plurality of second brackets is also provided. Each of the second brackets is pivotally coupled to one of the second ends and each of the second brackets is attached to the second support.

Abstract: An overhead storage system for efficiently and conveniently stowing items such as bicycles at ceiling level. The overhead storage system includes a motor connected to a spool unit, a frame supporting the motor and attachable to a ceiling, an extended member extending from the frame, a pulley attached to a distal portion of the extended member, a first cable and a second cable attached to the spool unit with the second cable extending through the pulley, and a support member attached to the distal portions of the first cable and the second cable. The support member is comprised of an elongated structure capable of supporting one or more items such as but not limited to bicycles. A control unit controls the operation of the motor and is in communication with a controller operated by a user for raising and lowering the support member.

Abstract: The suspended bird-feed catcher of the present invention includes a pan suitable for receiving and holding bird feed that falls out of a bird feeder and prevents the bird feed from falling to the ground. The pan is suspended from the same apparatus from which the bird feeder is suspended so the pan can be easily removed without disrupting the bird feeder.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a hanger adapted for retaining and hanging objects, the hanger including a ring, at least two upper flexible members having first and second ends, wherein each member is received through an aperture of the ring, the flexible members defining an upper portion of the hanger. A lower hanger portion, the lower hanger portion including of at least two lower flexible members having first and second ends, wherein each of the two members are fixedly attached to each other at a mid point, the first and second ends including an adjustment device configured to receive the second ends of the upper flexible members; and a flexible retaining ring, the flexible retaining ring configured to receive the first and second ends of the lower flexible members, wherein the retaining ring is configured to retain the ends of the lower flexible members at a distance from one another and to securely retain an object such as a potted plant in the lower assembly.

Abstract: A lift, a system and a method for elevating a trailer are provided. The lift may have an “A” frame for supporting the trailer. The trailer may be placed on the lift and secured to the lift. A cable attached to the lift is used to pull the lift and the trailer towards a wall. The cable, with the use of a pulley system, pulls the trailer in an upward direction towards the wall such that the lift and the trailer may be elevated in a vertical direction. The lift with the trailer may be attached to the bracket on the wall and locked into place. The lift and the trailer may be removed from the wall by releasing a lock.

Abstract: Means for suspending equipment (32) from an overhead structural member (21) comprises a suspension strand (11), e.g. of wire or wire rope, provided at one end with a screwthreaded portion (12), together with a locking device (13) having twin bores (14A, 14B) each preferably associated with wedging means (15A, 15B) preventing withdrawal of the free end (16) of the strand (11) in the opposite direction to insertion.

Abstract: An arrangement for a flag pole which exhibits, extending along the outside of the flag pole, a raisable holder for a flag, standard, banner or similar, whereby a line is so arranged and attached to the aforementioned flag holder as to run over a line deflector pulley situated at the top of the flag pole and down to the ground. The flag holder and a number of mast track slides and a counterweight are so arranged as to be guided by a guide extending in the longitudinal sense of the flag pole on the outside thereof, and a flag, etc., is so arranged as to be detachably attached to the aforementioned guided moving parts. In addition guide runners, which are pivotally mounted and capable of lateral movement to a certain extent, are attached to the flag holder.

Abstract: A two-position vertically adjustable sign system is used for mounting display media to an associated vertically oriented rack or shelf. The adjustable sign system includes a frame having upper and lower frame members for supporting the media. The system further includes mounting brackets for mounting to the shelf or rack. Each bracket defines an opening therein and has an engaging wall that extends from a rear portion of the bracket inwardly of the opening. A slide beam is associated with each mounting bracket, and is fixedly connected to the frame at the upper and lower frame members. Each beam is slidingly received in its respective mounting bracket opening for vertically adjusting the frame between a display position and a storage position. The beams each include an engaging flange extending from a rear portion thereof for engagement with its respective bracket engaging wall to maintain the frame in the display position.

Abstract: A system of suspending a tree includes a hook secured to an overhead support such as a ceiling joist or beam or structure dedicated to this purpose. A swivel is then secured to the hook. A tree grip is secured to the swivel and then to the main leader of the Christmas tree. The tree will then hang plumb due to the force of gravity. Optionally, a pulley may be employed to assist in the raising of the tree. The pulley is secured to the hook by a loop. The tree grip is secured to the top of the tree. A cable is securely attached to the trunk of the tree below the apex of the tree. The cable is threaded through the sheave of the pulley and may be pulled to raise the tree until the tree grip can be attached to the hook. The free end of the cable may then be attached to the trunk of the tree to provide additional security of attachment.

Abstract: An end member is joined against axial displacement to a handrail by a lock member that is coupled to a mounting flange portion of the end member against axial movement and for rotation relative to the mounting flange portion. A locking cam portion of the lock member is received in an undercut mounting groove of the handrail and is configured to permit the lock member to be moved axially along the locking groove in an unlocked rotational position relative to the locking groove and to frictionally engage walls of the locking groove in a locked rotational position relative to the locking groove and thereby retain the end member against axial movement relative to the handrail.

Abstract: A display lifting device is provided which is mounted within a ceiling plenum and is arranged for concealing a support framework, lifting arm and display within the ceiling area. A support arm for the display is pivotally mounted within the framework and is biased in the downward position and supported by a cable mounted on a cable drum drivingly connected to a reversible motor. The support arm comprises at least two telescoping sections with the cable connected to the end of the inner lower most section so that as the cable is extended the arm pivots downward with the telescoping sections extending through gravity to their fullest extent. In this way, the display can extend a considerable distance from the ceiling for viewing by the audience while in the retracted position a very small opening and space within the plenum is required for concealment. Mechanical stops and limit switches are provided at both extremes of the movement of the display and support arm to restrict the angular movement of the arm.

Abstract: Apparatus for hoisting and suspending a pick-up truck cap adjacent the ceiling of a storage structure. The apparatus includes a slotted, aluminum beam and plural lifting straps. The lifting straps are removably secured at two positions on the beam. Plural storage cables are attached to the ceiling of the storage structure and extend around the truck cap. Each storage cable is adapted to be removably positioned on hooks disposed in the ceiling of the storage structure. A conventional worm gear winch and pulley system is provided for hoisting.

Abstract: A device for suspending loads includes an adjusting device (1) to permit the position of loads to be adjusted for height and a structure (9, 11) of articulated bars which can be extended as a double pantograph. Connectors to the overlying structure and a connection to the suspended loads are provided. Combined horizontal (17A, 1713; 17C, 17D) and vertical (28; 30) guides fixed to the connection means (12, 14). Corresponding pairs of terminal bars in the structure of articulated bars slide in the combined horizontal (17A, 1713; 17C, 17D) and vertical (28; 30) guides.

Abstract: A device for elevating articles for storage within a garage having a floor and a ceiling structure comprising an elongated, generally horizontally disposed support having hooks positioned thereon for supporting the articles to be stored thereon. A winch is secured to the support for raising and lowering the support from a position adjacent the garage floor to a position above the garage floor so that the articles are stored adjacent the ceiling of the garage to enable the garage to be used for its intended purpose.

Abstract: The present invention provides a processing system for coupling to an infrastructure of a building. The processing system comprises a processor having a plurality of processing system elements. A tray is coupled to the processor and the tray has at least one pivotal attachment member coupled to an articulating arm. A motor is coupled to a portion of the infrastructure and the articulating arm so that the motor may move the processing system between a first position and a second position.