Abstract: A temporary load support intended in use to be supported from a fixed structure (10) to temporarily support an element (50) of the fixed structure, said load support comprising a pair of mountings (11) configured to, in use, be mounted to the fixed structure at spaced locations adjacent the element, a load bearing member (17) adapted to be fixed between the mountings, the load bearing member having a support element (23) located intermediate the mountings, wherein in use the mountings are fixed to the fixed structure proximate the element such that the support element is located in the region of the element, said support element being able to support the element.

Abstract: A lift system for a panel, provided with a chain, a drive and a housing, wherein the housing is arranged to attach the system to a frame, wall and/or ceiling, wherein, near an end, the chain is arranged to attach a panel, wherein the drive is arranged to retract at least the end of the chain into the housing and to release it from the housing for storing and releasing the panel, respectively, wherein at least a number of successive links of the chain are pivotable relative to one another as far as a stop under the influence of gravity, so that, in use, back parts of the links, of at least a released part of the chain, form an arc.

Abstract: A wall-mounted storage rack assembly facilitates storage of articles such as bicycles, lawn care implements, tools, and the like by providing a pair of independently pivotally movable support arms, which are pivotally supported on an associated mounting bracket. The support arms are independently movable about respective pivot axes arranged in intersecting, angular relationship to each other, whereby in a lowered position of the support arms, they are arranged in a generally V-shaped, diverging orientation, while in a raised position of the support arms, they are positioned more closely together in a relatively compact configuration. By this compact configuration, efficient storage, shipment, and display for retail sales of the storage rack assembly is promoted.

Abstract: A tensioning arrangement for a suspension system comprising an elongate suspension member (2) for attachment to an element to be suspended under tension at a predetermined location relative to a support surface (10); the arrangement comprising a lever arm member (1) having a component (5) adapted to engage with and support said elongate suspension member remotely from said suspended element, wherein said lever arm member is formed with first (7) and second (6) bearing means adapted to bear respectively against first (9) and second (8) spaced-apart regions of said support surface and wherein at least said first bearing means incorporates an adjuster means (3) permitting the said arm member to be moved relative to said first region of said support surface, thereby to permit adjustment of tension in said suspension member.

Abstract: A rack has a first shelf and a second shelf disposed upwardly of said first shelf, and a display unit is placed on the first shelf and disposed between the first shelf and the second shelf. The display unit is fixed to the second shelf by a display unit fixture. The display unit fixture has a display unit fixing member fixed to said display unit, i.e., a first fixing member, and a second fixing member having a magnet which can be attracted to a lower surface of the second shelf. The second fixing member can removably be fixed selectively to a desired position on the lower surface of said second shelf. The first fixing member and said second fixing member are connected by shafts to respective opposite ends of a connector for rotation about the shafts and are also rotatable with respect to the connector within a plane or planes perpendicular to the display screen of the display unit and a horizontal plane.

Abstract: An in-wall type multi-functional television set being embedded in the wall of home, accommodated and withdrawn from the wall. The in-wall type multi-functional television set includes a main body having an accommodating part provided at a front side of the main body, an input part with a plurality of input keys provided at a side of the main body, a television signal receiving circuit for receiving and outputting a broadcast television signal, speakers for outputting an audio signal received from the television signal receiving circuit, and a controller for controlling the in-wall type multi-functional television set, a monitor, accommodated in and withdrawn from the accommodating part of the main body, for displaying the video signal received from the television signal receiving circuit, and a connecting part having an end portion connected to the accommodating part and the other end portion connected to the monitor.

Abstract: A mounting system for display devices provides for easy shipping, installation, and adjustment. First and second brackets are respectively mounted to the display device and the vertical supporting surface, such as a wall or otherwise. The two mounting brackets are then attached to one another in articulating fashion so that adjustment can be made for the mounted display device with respect to the stationary vertical surface. In an optional embodiment, a pan bracket assembly allows for additional angular adjustment of the mounted display device along different axes so as to provide greater adjustment for one or more axes, including an axis normal, or perpendicular, to the display device so that those viewing the display device are better able to see it.

Abstract: A swivel assembly for a tire comprises a clamp assembly adapted to be secured to a header tube, a swivel first member suspended from the clamp to pivot either parallel to or perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the header tube, a swivel second member which is suspended from the swivel first member to pivot 90° relative to the pivotal motion of the swivel first member, and a swivel third member which can rotate about the swivel second member. The swivel first member is pivotally mounted to the clamp via an upper pivot pin and the second swivel member is pivotally mounted to the swivel first member by a second lower pivot pin. The center-to-center distance between the upper and lower pivot pins is preferably less than about 3?. Additionally, the lower pivot pin can have a diameter that is less than the diameter of the upper pivot pin.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.

Abstract: Improvements in a mount for attaching a television of projector to an overhead or ground structure is disclosed. The mount allows for spin, side to side and front to back angle adjustment. The adjustment components are formed from the present projector mount uses metal component having a rack comprising a plurality of formed teeth that are engageable in the recessed side of a crosshead screwdriver that is trademarked as a Phillips screwdriver. The recesses of the crosshead screwdriver act as a pinion gear in the rack to adjust the mounted angle of a projector on the projector mount. This configuration reduces parts count, size and cost without compromising functionality. The axis of rotation of both the side-to-side and front-to-back pass through the projector mount.

Abstract: A lifting device of a display apparatus to allow for an upward/downward movement of the display apparatus and to improve a utility in installation space. The lifting device includes at least one wire coupled to the display apparatus, a lifting unit connected to the wire to move the display apparatus in a first direction or a second direction using a first force acting on the display apparatus. The lifting unit includes a position retainer to apply a second force counter to a weight of the display apparatus in order to maintain the display apparatus at a position, if the first force is removed.

Abstract: A battery-operated bulb 10 projected into a base 14 urged into a pivotal traverse 24 to be held in place to supplement ambient light at a site of use having minimal light.

Abstract: Among other things, a retaining device (10) for tilting and swiveling an apparatus, in particular a microscope, which is fastened to retaining device (10), is described, which has a fastening means (11) for fastening the apparatus, a tilting axis (12) for tilting the fastening means (11), and a swiveling axis (13) for swiveling the fastening means (11). In order to reduce the necessary structural space and to be able to guide cables through the axes, it is provided that the tilting axis (12) and the swiveling axis (13) lie in one plane and are aligned with one another in such a way that they intersect. Tilting and swiveling can be realized with the help of a specially configured gear (14). Retaining device (10) advantageously has two drives (15: 18) that can be actuated independently of one another. The drive direction of drives (15; 18) alone decides whether the movement is a tilting movement, a swiveling movement or a combined tilting/swiveling movement.

Abstract: A delivery device comprises a base member configured to hang from a door knob, the base member having a front surface and a back surface. The base member includes an upper hanging portion and a lower carrying portion. The upper hanging portion is configured to hang from the stem of a doorknob. The device further includes a holder engaged with and extending out from the front surface. The holder is positioned at the lower carrying portion. Additionally, the holder is substantially rigid and is configured to hold an article intended for a recipient, the holder defining a top opening for insertion and removal of the article.

Abstract: An audio/visual unit security apparatus for mounting and enclosing an audio/visual unit to allow for maneuverability of the unit while providing a mechanical security collar that protects the mount-enclosure interface in order to prevent and deter theft of the audio/visual unit. A ceiling-mounted audio/visual unit security apparatus is provided that includes a height adjustable mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a support column affixed at one end to an upper support surface, such as the upper ceiling of a crawlspace or attic. A height adjustable mounting column is adjustably mounted alongside the support column. The lower portion of the mounting column extends below a lower support surface, which represents the ceiling of a room below the crawlspace where an audio/visual unit is to be suspended. The lower portion of the mounting column is rotatably coupled to a locking assembly.

Abstract: A lower component has a vertical central section and a lower section. The lower component is formed of parallel side walls. T The lower component has an open top and a closed bottom. The bottom is formed of an arcuate face. The arcuate face couples the side walls. The lower component has a horizontal upper section. The upper component has a vertical central section and a lower section. The upper component is formed of parallel side walls. The upper component has an open bottom and a closed top. The top is formed of an arcuate face. The arcuate face couples the side walls. The upper component has a horizontal upper section. Coupling components are provided between the lower and upper components. In this manner the lower and upper components may be opened and separated for positioning a cookie there between.

Abstract: A video system for selective mounting within a cradle secured to a ceiling of an automobile includes a video housing in which a video monitor and a video source are mounted and a base secured to the video housing in a manner that permits rotation of the video housing. The video housing includes a mounting bracket and the base includes a mounting bracket for use in pivotally coupling the video housing to the base. A motorized first hinge connects the base to the video housing for facilitating pivotal movement between the video housing and the base between a use position and a storage position, the first hinge includes a pivot pin having a first end and a second end and extends between, and is coupled to, the mounting bracket of the video housing and the mounting bracket of the base, the second end of the pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the mounting bracket of the base. The drive motor assembly is mounted to the video housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus enables a user to easily mount an overhead display unit on a pair of mounting rails formed on the ceiling of a vehicle. The display screen can be rotated and retracted into a receptacle formed between the mounting rails so that the elongated side of the display unit is stored therein in parallel with the mounting rails. The longer side of the display unit is stored in the receptacle in parallel with the pair of mounting rails. One embodiment uses a turntable for rotatably mounting the display screen where the display screen is attached to the turntable substantially apart from a center of the turntable. Another embodiment has a rotary disk at the back of a display screen to turn the display screen after the display is pulled out from the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention involves a projector mount and leveling system for securely connecting and aligning a working unit, such as a projector, to the ceiling of a room. The present invention has a ceiling component with upper and lower sections, the upper section of the ceiling component attaches to a mounting surface, typically the mounting surface is a ceiling, a mounting bracket connects to the lower section of the ceiling component; a plurality of offset articulated legs, each offset articulated leg having a proximal end, and a distal end with a threaded leveling barrel opening; and threaded leveling barrels, wherein the offset articulated legs connect to the mounting bracket at the proximal end, and the offset articulated legs connect at the distal ends to a projector with the threaded leveling barrels.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted lift (200), of the type having a support frame (210) housing a drive mechanism (240) that operates to raise and lower a lifting platen (22) using a fabric drive roller (244), has a stabilizer (230), and is small enough to fit between standard ceiling joists. Preferred stabilizers have free movement in substantially only one plane and such arrangement is aided by the use of a bearing and hardened washers. Lifts according to the present invention can safely have a travel distance of up to 50 feet, and can manage payloads up to 1000 pounds.

Abstract: A hanger assembly includes a hanger bracket and an adapter formed with a head and a down rod connector. The head has a lower face seated in a socket formed in the hanger bracket and an opposing upper face, and a first axis perpendicular to the upper face. The down rod connector depends downwardly from the lower face thereof to a free end adapted to be secured to a down rod, and includes a front face facing a front end of the socket, an opposing rear face facing a rear end of the socket, and a second axis extending longitudinally thereof. There is a salient angle of less than 180 degrees between the first axis and the second axis facing the front end of the socket, and the front end of the socket is received in a notch formed in the front face of the down rod connector.

Abstract: A universal projector mount that can be fitted to mount projectors of a variety of different makes and models. The invention includes multiple adjustable arms coupled with an interface plate that is, in turn, attached to a standard projector mount on the fixed structure from which the projector is supported. The arms are adjustable radially and longitudinally to virtually any position so as to accommodate various fastener or fastener receiving locations on different makes and models of projectors.

Abstract: A connecting device for a pendent lamp includes a first connector and a second connector rotatably mounted on the first connector. Thus, the first connector is rotatable relative to the second connector to adjust the angle and direction of the pendent lamp so that the pendent lamp is adjustable to have the optimum angle and direction. In addition, the rotation ring of the second connector is limited between the first threaded connecting member and the second threaded connecting member of the first connector after the first threaded connecting member and the second threaded connecting member of the first connector are combined together so that the connecting device is assembled easily and quickly.

Abstract: A point of purchase display includes a hanger strip with a plurality of sideways hangers suspending products with suspendable packaging. The hanger strip is a single planar sheet with a plurality of slits that form tongue members extending in one lateral direction to a free end that can be pivoted to either the front or back side of the strip. The tongues can take various configurations, for example, having upwardly extending hooked free ends or round-headed free ends. The hangers can also be formed of generally E-shaped slits defining opposing tongue and prong features, preferably designed to capture the necks of hanger hooks on the products. The hanger strip also has a display area devoid of hangers for promotional printing or decals.

Abstract: A hanger of an overhead projector as described. The hanger comprises a top pedestal, a suspension shaft disposed between first side plates of the top pedestal, a rotation pedestal connected to a lower end of the suspension shaft, a rotation pillar set in a circular hole of the rotation pedestal and a lower end of the suspension shaft, a universal joint shaft set between side plates of the rotation pedestal, and a bottom pedestal comprising two opposite side plates, wherein a lower end of the universal joint shaft is disposed between the side plates of the bottom pedestal. In the hanger, quick release devices are used to replace conventional fixing combinations each of which consists of a screw bolt and a screw nut to fix the top pedestal and the suspension shaft, the rotation pillar and the universal joint shaft, and the universal joint shaft and the bottom pedestal.

Abstract: The components of an adjustable light fixture mounting assembly are secured during adjustment of a light in a lighting system. A knuckle joint with a locking taper secures an upper knuckle half to a lower knuckle half. The locking taper secures the adjustment of the knuckle halves, even if the knuckle screw becomes loosened. In a further embodiment, an O-ring seal between a double locking taper seals the knuckle joint from moisture. A rotating locking clamp secures the lower knuckle half to a nipple with a reverse taper on both the lower knuckle half and the nipple, while allowing rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple. Stop pins in the lower knuckle and nipple cooperate with an interior profile of the rotating locking clamp to allow 360 degrees rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple.

Abstract: A projector holder has a connecting element with a coupling element for connecting the holder to a supporting structure, and three arms carried by the connecting element for rotation about parallel axes and for radial displacement relative to the axes. One end of the arms is aligned with threaded openings in a projector housing wall, and each arm carries a coupling device for connecting one arm end to a threaded opening in the housing wall. The connecting element releasably secures second end portions of the connected arms. The coupling device has a screw that extends through an opening in the arm, and two nuts mounted on a respective side of the arm. The nuts can be moved to position the arm at a chosen distance from the housing wall and to be tightened against the arm so as to secure the screw against rotation.

Abstract: The invention concerns an articulated suspension, particularly adapted to display screen support systems and consisting of a suspension part (1), whereof the end (1??) has a partially spherical outer profile, a linking part (5) suspended to the suspension part (1), and a sliding part arranged between the suspension part (1) and the linking part (5), said sliding part enabling the linking part (5) to produce a pivoting and sliding tilting movement relative to the suspension part (1). The invention is characterized in that the sliding part (5) is an annular sliding band (7), whereof the thickness is constant and the inner profile corresponds to the spherical outer profile of the end (1??) of the suspension part (1). In accordance with the invention, the linking part (5) includes one end (5?) whereof the inner profile is partly spherical and corresponds to the spherical outer profile of the sliding band (7).

Abstract: A wall mount to mount a display apparatus proximate a wall is disclosed. The wall mount may include a base to be attached to the wall; a supporting bracket supported by the base; a rotating bracket tiltably coupled with the supporting bracket, and on which the display apparatus is mounted; an elastic member coupled with the supporting bracket; and a supporting wire connected to the electric member and the rotating member. The elastic member may expand or contract relative to a movement of the rotating bracket. Thus the present invention provides simplifies the assembly and enhances the usability of the wall mount as well as provides an easily adjustable tilt angle of the wall mount.

Abstract: An adjustable door hanger bolt assembly for tubular tracks that uses a wheel trolley truck assembly that has a pair of rollers in a wheel trolley frame and a hanger bolt assembly hanging down from the trolley frame within an adjustment device. Preferably, the adjustment device is an adjustment bolt from the front to move the hanger bolt towards or away from the building to accommodate for variability in building framing so that a hung door, for example a barn door, can close tightly and be bird and critter proof.

Abstract: A rotatable displaying device is provided. The rotatable displaying device includes a body, a fixing element assembled to the body, a movable element detachably assembled with the fixing element, and a displaying component pivotally mounted on the body and detachably assembled with the movable element via a retaining element.

Abstract: An electronic display assembly for viewing by a person in a resting position includes a first arm rotatable about a swivel axis, a second arm coupled to the first arm that is pivotable about a pivot axis orthogonal to the swivel axis, and an electronic display coupled to the second arm. The display is adjustably positionable both about the swivel axis and about the pivot axis. The assembly further includes an apparatus for receiving a person in a resting position, with the electronic display being suspended above the apparatus. The electronic display is adjustably positionable about the swivel axis generally independent of its positioning about the pivot axis, and the electronic display is adjustably positionable about the pivot axis generally independent of its positioning about the swivel axis.

Abstract: A stepwise-adjustable sign hanging device for supporting a sign from an overhead ceiling rail. The sign hanging device comprises a front housing and a rear housing enclosing a rotatably controllable spool arranged to stepwisedly dispense and retract a sign supporting line therefrom. A finger actuatable biased switch is arranged for release and locking of the spool with respect to the housing. A pair of ceiling rail engaging clips are arranged on an upper side of the housing to twistably engage an overhead ceiling rail.

Abstract: A display is rotatably supported by a hinge portion as a support portion. The hinge portion has an engaging portion for performing engagement when the display is rotated to a predetermined using position. The engaging portion is constructed so as to perform the engagement in plural engaging places when the display is rotated to the predetermined using position. The engaging portion has a fixing member and a rotating member constituting the hinge portion. One of the fixing member and the rotating member has plural convex portions, and the other has plural concave portions. These plural convex portions and concave portions are arranged so as to be engaged with each other. Thus, durability of the engaging portion is improved, and GND ability can be improved.

Abstract: A ceiling mounting system configured to provide height and viewing angle adjustment for a flat panel display mounted thereon. An adapter plate attaches to at least one rear surface of a flat panel display. A tube, at a first end, is pivotally attached to the adapter plate, while the tube, at a second end is attached to a ceiling decoupler. The ceiling decoupler has integrated therein, a return to zero mechanism configured to withstand impact to the ceiling mounting system and/or flat panel display, and return to a default position once the impact is released. Various related media components can also be secured to the adapter plate, while the tube, in conjunction with the adapter plate allows for cable and cord routing and management. A back cover slidably engages the adapter plate to hide the rear of the flat panel display and any related media components, cables, and cords.

Abstract: A television mount assembly includes an elongated railing has a first end and second end. The railing is attached to a ceiling with a plurality of brackets. A pole has a top end and a bottom end. The pole has a pair of bends therein so that the pole includes a first arm, a second arm and a middle section extending between the first and second arms. A mounting is attached to the top end and secures the pole to the railing. The pole is movable along the railing. A first motor is mounted on the pole and a drive wheel is mechanically coupled to the motor. The drive wheel is in communication with the railing. The first motor is configured to selectively rotate the drive wheel in a first direction or a second direction so that the top end of the pole is moved along the railing.

Abstract: An apparatus for overhead storage that contains an adjustable horizontal support and at least two vertical adjustment mechanisms attached to two vertical supports. The vertical adjusting mechanisms are comprised of an arm and a latching mechanism, with an angle between the arm and the latch mechanism of from about 90 to about 175 degrees.

Abstract: A rigging system for angularly adjusting the output portions of a plurality of loudspeaker cabinets wherein each of the cabinets includes a pair of rotatably adjustable rigging disks which protrude outwardly thereof which are selectively receivable within an adjacent cabinet. Each cabinet has a first locking element for securing the disks therein with respect thereto and second locking element or elements for selectively securing protruding portions of disks of an adjacent cabinet whereby an angle of the output portions of each cabinet may be adjusted from substantially a planar orientation to a curved orientation to thereby change the overall wavefront characteristics of sound issuing from a vertical array of attached loudspeaker cabinets.

Abstract: This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a processor based on the control signal provided by the remote control. The support arm may include a plurality of pivot axes with a motor in each of the pivot axis to adjust the viewing angle along the vertical and horizontal planes. The support arm may be also provided with a tracking device that follows the movement of the viewer to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor corresponding to the movement of the viewer. The support arm may also receive periodic signal from the remote control to determine the location of the remote control. Based on the periodic signal, the processor may adjust the viewing angle of the monitor towards the location of the remote control.

Abstract: A breakaway basketball goal system is provided for absorbing shocks during playing conditions. In embodiments of the invention, the basketball goal system includes a base, a neck movably coupled to the base, a backboard attached to a distal end of the neck, and a shock-absorbing mechanism that permits a neck, backboard and rim to move downward to absorb severe shocks, and that may automatically return them to their playing position. The shock-absorbing mechanism can include a housing disposed on a rearward side of a mounting post, a shock absorber, a guide attached to a movable end of the shock absorber, and a cable connecting the guide to the neck. In embodiments of the invention, the backboard extends a horizontal distance from the base to provide a safe playing area.

Abstract: A pivotable suspension element includes a support member having a part-spherical bearing surface clamp element and a body portion, the body portion having an integral formation of a slot to receive a part of a component to which the pivotable suspension element may be secured; a locator formation for the clamp element whereby, in use, the clamp element may be operated to clamp a flange in the slot; a part-spherical seat, and a through-passage extending through the body from the part-spherical seat, wherein the curvature of the part-spherical seat of the body portion corresponds substantially with that of the bearing surface of the support member and wherein the cross-sectional size of the through-passage increases in a direction away from the part-spherical seat.

Abstract: Supporting device (10) for a lighting appliance comprising a frame (11) in turn comprising a tubular portion (12) which can be at least partially inserted in a housing or opening (17) of a false ceiling or wall (18). According to the invention, the device (10) comprises supporting means (20) comprising at least two levers (30) associated with the frame (11) and capable of passing, by rotation, by means of two corresponding unidirectional couplings (34, 52) from a disengagement operating position, in which they do not protrude from said tubular portion (12), to an engagement operating position in which they protrude from said frame (11) becoming coupled with said wall (18) to support the device (10).

Abstract: A fixture mounting assembly and method according to which a coupling member is attached to the fixture, and a down-rod is pivotally mounted to the coupling member and is mounted to the ceiling.

Abstract: A supporting device of a display unit includes a stationary bracket securable to a wall, a body coupling device to mount a body of the display unit thereto, and a plurality of connecting devices to connect the stationary bracket with the body coupling device, each connecting device having first and second ends thereof coupled to the stationary bracket and the body coupling device, respectively, to rotate in left and right directions, and having at least one point between the first and second ends thereof to bend in the left and right directions.

Abstract: Provided is an automatic wall mounting system for a wall-mounted television (TV). The system includes a support plate, a tilt plate, and a tilt manipulation unit. The support plate is mounted on a wall body, and has a plurality of upper and lower supports. The tilt plate has joints coupled to the lower supports of the support plate, and has a joint provided at an upper end. The tilt manipulation unit is provided between the support plate and the tilt plate, and tilts up/down an upper end of the tilt plate about the support plate.

Abstract: A locking device is provided in order to prevent a ceiling-mounted stand comprising one or two arms and one stand head and being part of a ceiling-mounted medical supply unit from falling down should a pivot connection of two arms tear apart. The locking device comprises at least two shell segments (1) that reach around the pivot connection and are provided with a first and a second segment end (3, 4) and with an upper and a lower edge (5, 6) adjacent to each of which an engaging section (7, 8) facing the pivot connection is provided, as well as an upper and a lower washer (9, 29) that is assembled of at least first and second washer segments (11, 12) that are, in the installed state, connected to the pivot connection above and below said pivot connection, whereby the washer segments each comprise engaging sections (13, 14) that are associated with the engaging sections (7, 8) of the shell segments.

Abstract: A support arm for stored devices, which is pivotably seated in a holder fastened to a fastening surface and can be horizontally adjusted into a pivoted-in position and a pivoted-out position. In the pivoted-in position the support arm extends approximately parallel with the fastening surface and in the pivoted-in position extends perpendicularly with respect to the fastening surface.

Abstract: A medical suspension system (10) includes a ceiling plate (30) configured for mounting to a support structure (16). The ceiling plate supports a device (12), such as a lighthead or video monitor, which is mounted to the ceiling plate via an articulated arm (50) and a spindle (40), which is centrally mounted to the ceiling plate. A second device (14) is mounted to the ceiling plate, not through the spindle (40), in the conventional manner, but via an adapter plate (62), which is mounted directly to the ceiling plate. This increases the number of devices which are readily carried by the support structure without extending the spindle length which conventionally occurs when additional hubs are added to the main spindle.

Abstract: The components of an adjustable light fixture mounting assembly are secured during adjustment of a light in a lighting system. A knuckle joint with a locking taper secures an upper knuckle half to a lower knuckle half. The locking taper secures the adjustment of the knuckle halves, even if the knuckle screw becomes loosened. In a further embodiment, an O-ring seal between a double locking taper seals the knuckle joint from moisture. A rotating locking clamp secures the lower knuckle half to a nipple with a reverse taper on both the lower knuckle half and the nipple, while allowing rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple. Stop pins in the lower knuckle and nipple cooperate with an interior profile of the rotating locking clamp to allow 360 degrees rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple.

Abstract: A cover assembly for enclosing data connections on a monitor that is mounted to a tubular support arm that has data cables extending therethrough. The cover assembly includes a sleeve surrounding a portion of the tubular support arm. The sleeve defines a passage between the sleeve and the tubular support arm for the cables to extend therethrough. A shield is connected to the second end of the tubular support arm. The shield has an arcuate outer surface with an aperture therethrough. The aperture is dimensioned to receive one end of the sleeve. A cover having an inner arcuate surface mounted to the monitor to be movable therewith. The cover encloses the shield with the arcuate outer surface of the shield facing the arcuate inner surface of the cover. The sleeve extends through a slot in the cover, wherein the monitor is rotatable about a first axis and further is rotatable about a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis.