Abstract: A ceiling mount bracket for a loudspeaker. The ceiling mount bracket includes a mounting plate; an assembly to orient the loudspeaker; an assembly to receive audio signals and to provide the audio signals to the speaker; and a wiring block to connect to signal transmission wires. The wiring block includes a first terminal designated for 70/100 volt operation; a second terminal designated for 8 ohm operation; an electrically conductive path from the first terminal to a first pin of the receptacle; and an electrically conductive path from the second terminal to a second pin for the receptacle. The ceiling mount bracket also includes a mounting position for a ceramic connector and thermal fuse. The mounting position includes a threaded hole to accommodate a corresponding threaded extension of the ceramic connector and thermal fuse. The ceiling mount bracket also includes a cover enclosing more than 200 cubic centimeters.

Abstract: An electrical floor box assembly for installation in a floor structure includes an electrical floor box having a plurality of sidewalls and at least one clamp device attached to a sidewall so that the floor box may be mounted to a raised floor structure or leveled atop a support surface using the clamp device. The clamp device includes a clamp body, a threaded rod mounted for rotation along a longitudinal axis within the clamp body, and a clamp arm threadingly engaging the threaded rod so that it is movable along the rod in association with rotation thereof and can be moved into engagement with the undersurface of the floor structure to secure the floor box in place. The clamp device may further include a leveling subassembly for installation of the electrical floor box onto a support surface prior to construction of the floor around the leveled floor box.

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

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for automatic fire sprinkler systems and other objects to be securely attached to the structure of a ceiling of a building, and additionally relates to a mounting clamp for securely gripping the tee of a suspended ceiling in order to mount an object to be held in proximity to the ceiling and a mounting clamp for mounting the sprinkler head of a fire protection system or other type of water system. The system provides means for more rigidly mounting various components of the system to the existing piping and ceiling structure found at an installation location.

Abstract: Fastening devices disposed on a housing. Each of the fastening devices has a base, a fastening piece, a clamping piece, and an elastic piece. The clamping piece swings toward the base, and then a jamming portion of the clamping piece fastens a fastening portion of the fastening piece such that the fastening piece can be located on a fastening position and the base can be covered with the clamping piece. When users push the housing and the fastening devices into a installation hole of the ceiling, two braking portions of the fastening piece are swung downwardly by colliding with the ceiling such that the clamping piece is resorted to original position to be located on a released position via the elastic piece, and the clamping piece is opened from the base, so that an abutting portion of the clamping piece abuts against the ceiling.

Abstract: A smoke detector adapted for installation within a bracket of a ceiling downlight; the smoke detector comprising a lower body portion adapted for engagement with said bracket, and an upper body portion extending upwardly from said lower portion.

Abstract: An industrial hanger is provided for coupling a device to a truss. The hanger apparatus includes a first member having a first support surface, a second opposed support surface, and a threaded portion extending between the first and second support surfaces. The hanger apparatus also includes a second member having a first support surface, a second opposed support surface, and a threaded portion extending between the second member first and second support surfaces. The first member is coupled to the second member such that the first member threaded portion and the second member threaded portions define a substantially circular threaded opening that is sized to receive a threaded rod therein.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a self-elevating platform lift for moving objects between a first level and a vertically-elevated second level is provided. The platform lift comprises: (A) a platform for supporting the objects; (B) a plurality of lift lines for connection at the second level and for moving the platform; and (C) a motor connected to move with the platform and wherein the motor operably is connected to the lift lines for moving the platform between the first and second levels while being supported by the lift lines.

Abstract: An in-ceiling cabling enclosure for supporting communications network equipment and cables interconnecting the network equipment including a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls extending between the front wall and the rear wall creating a volume inside the enclosure. An access door assembly is pivotally connected to either the rear wall or the two side walls. The access door assembly pivots through an arc of ninety degrees between a first position opening the enclosure and a second position closing the enclosure. An equipment mount plate is attached to an interior portion of the access door assembly, and opposed equipment mount rails are removably attached to the equipment mount plate. The equipment mount rails are adapted to receive the network equipment and to secure the network equipment to the access door assembly.

Abstract: A mount for situating a sprinkler nozzle of a fire extinguishing system in an opening of a suspended ceiling system, the fire extinguishing system having a main line to which a downwardly directed sprinkler nozzle is connected by a flexible hose line, a bridge provided on the top side of the ceiling system extending essentially parallel thereto, the bridge being connected to girders of the ceiling system by a detachable clamp, and the sprinkler nozzle being at least indirectly attached to the bridge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a junction box for a use with a recessed luminaire fixture frame wherein the junction box may be accessed from two opposed sides, eliminating the need to move the fixture to access and inspect the junction box.

Abstract: A system for removable installation and nondestructive removal and reinstallation of a stationary mast from which to suspend equipment on articulated arms for point-of-need positioning thereof includes parallel headers extending in a first horizontal direction, each with fasteners adjustably movable along its top for releasable connection to building structure over the headers, for selective emplacement of the headers relative to the building structure. Cross members extending under the headers are releasably fastened to the headers for emplacement, stationary but variable, along the headers. A mast depends from the cross members to support articulated arms and medical equipments.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a plurality of devices to a surface, including an overhead surface. According to various embodiments, a support arm is configured to operatively attach to a mounting surface and is operatively connected to a plurality of device support assemblies that include a mount bracket a selectively moveable tilt bracket. A device support member is operatively coupled to the tilt brackets and configured to operatively attach to at least one display device such as a flat panel display. The device support member, and attached devices, are selectively tiltable to a tilt angle.

Abstract: A ceiling-mounting suspension device (1) for a projector according to the present invention includes a ceiling-mounting suspension metal fitting unit having a fixing part to be fixed to a ceiling and a holding part configured to hold a projector (11), and a dust prevention unit (3) detachable from and attachable to said ceiling-mounting suspension metal fitting unit, said dust prevention unit including a dustproof filter (3a).

Abstract: A scissor-action carrier for suspending a sign or other display from an overhead inverted “U” shaped channel support track. The scissor-action carrier comprises an elongated first arm and an elongated second arm pivotally connected to one another at a pivot axis. A rotatable wheel is attached to an upper end of each elongated arm. Wherein the wheels are individually insertable into and removable from the “U” shaped channel. A connector means is arranged at a lower end of each arm to permit support of a sign or other display therefrom when the carrier is inserted within the support track and the connector means of each arm are in respective alignment with one another, wherein the arms are prevented from rotating freely and the wheels are kept inside of the support track when the carrier is supporting a sign or other display.

Abstract: An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes including a base frame having a guide tab; a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame. A ratchet mechanism having a ratchet plate on the base frame including a plurality of steps, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame including an angled end tab and an angled mid tab protruding from the box shaped frame for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps. The sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the steps.

Abstract: A ladder storage device includes: a ladder end cradle, adapted to releasably, rotatably receive the top end of the ladder when the ladder is in an lowered orientation. When the ladder is received and rotated into a raised orientation, the ladder end cradle retains the top end of the ladder so that the legs of the ladder may be releasably held to the ceiling, thereby storing the ladder adjacent to the ceiling.

Abstract: A positioning system for a suspended medical device includes a positioning adjustment block fixed on a ceiling rail, a latch assembly, and a positioning assembly fixed on a trolley. The latch assembly is in a snap fit with the positioning adjustment block, and the latch assembly is connected to the positioning assembly through buffer springs.

Abstract: A suspension device for a detachably secured load-attachment means and being fixable to a supporting structure is comprised of a bearing bolt mounted to the supporting structure and defining a bearing bolt axis, at least one attachment member mounted concentrically to the bearing bolt axis, at least two adjacent arms extending radially between the bearing bolt and the at least one attachment member and connecting the bearing bolt to a first attachment member, and a cutout disposed between each of the at least two adjacent arms.

Abstract: A cable routing assembly for rapidly providing a portal for routing cables through a wall. The assembly includes a low voltage bracket and a scoop member. Rotatable flags are provided on the low voltage bracket to enable rapid mounting to the wall. The scoop member includes a cover plate and a shield with a cable opening therein projecting from one side of the cover plate. A fastening arrangement is provided to enable rapid securing of the scoop to the low voltage bracket and the wall. The assembly provides several mounting options for providing an attractive cable portal in a wall. The cover plate can be mounted to the low voltage bracket with the shield projecting outward from the wall or inward through the low voltage bracket and can be rotated to position the cable opening upward or downward.

Abstract: A mount for attaching a projection device to an overhead structure includes a device interface operably attachable to the projection device and a device orientation adjustment structure operably coupled with the device interface. The device orientation adjustment structure has structure defining up to three independent axes for adjustment of projector pitch, roll, and yaw. A single selectively adjustable friction element may be provided to enable projector position to be fixed about for any one or all of the independent axes. A gear adjustment mechanism may be provided to enable fine adjustment of projector position. Moreover, any one or all of the independent axes may pass through the projector device, preferably proximate its center of gravity so that it is self balanced on the mount to ease adjustment.

Abstract: A projector, includes: a light source, an optical modulator that modulates a light beam emitted from the light source to form an optical image, a projection optical device that projects the formed optical image, an exterior casing that accommodates the light source, the optical modulator and the projection optical device, the exterior casing provided with a hole in which a fixing member fixing the projector at a predetermined position is inserted, the hole penetrating the exterior casing, an attaching member engaged with the fixed member that is inserted through the hole at a position corresponding to the hole in the exterior casing, the attaching member having a flange portion facing an inner surface of the exterior casing, the flange portion having an outer diameter larger than an inner diameter of the hole, and an interposed member disposed between the inner surface of the exterior casing and the flange portion, the interposed member having an outer diameter larger than an outer diameter of the flange port

Abstract: A hanger assembly for depending a ceiling fan from an overhead includes a hanger bracket securable to an overhead support. A down rod suspended from the hanger bracket has a lower end adapted for engagement with the ceiling fan. A canopy has a central opening through which the down rod is received and an upper rim which receives the hanger bracket. The upper rim of the canopy is secured to the hanger bracket by a plurality of screws having heads exposed on the outside of the upper rim of the canopy. A rim cover which fits over and encapsulates the screw heads is engagable with upper rim of the canopy.

Abstract: A hanger assembly for depending a ceiling fan from an overhead includes a hanger bracket securable to an overhead support. A down rod suspended from the hanger bracket has a lower end adapted for engagement with the ceiling fan. A canopy has a central opening through which the down rod is received and an upper rim which receives the hanger bracket. The upper rim of the canopy is secured to the hanger bracket by a plurality of screws having heads exposed on the outside of the upper rim of the canopy. A rim cover which fits over and encapsulates the screw heads is engagable with the heads of the screws.

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 thin image display apparatus includes a thin image display apparatus body, a hollow support member having a first end at which the hollow support member supports the thin image display apparatus body through a rocking mechanism section and a second end at which a plug element configured to engage with an illumination apparatus wiring member attached to the ceiling or a wall is provided, and a power line extending through the hollow support member and configured to connect the plug element and the thin image display apparatus body to each other. The thin image display apparatus body receives, when the plug element engages with the illumination apparatus wiring member, power supplied through the power line together with a modulated image signal supplied through the power line such that an image based on the modulated image signal is displayed on the thin image display apparatus body.

Abstract: A fan assembly includes an elongate support member having a first end portion and a second end portion. The fan assembly further includes a motor assembly including (i) a motor having an output shaft, and (ii) a support assembly that supports the motor, the support assembly being secured to the first end portion of the elongate support member. The fan assembly also includes at least one fan blade coupled to the output shaft of the motor so that rotation of the output shaft causes rotation of the at least one fan blade. In addition, the fan assembly includes a bracket assembly having (i) a base, (ii) a first support extending from the base, (iii) a second support extending from the base, (iv) a first jaw interposed between the first support and the second support, and (v) a second jaw interposed between the first support and the second support. The fan assembly also includes a first fastener. The first jaw and the second jaw are spaced apart from each other to define a space.

Abstract: An angle ceiling bracket, hanger or support which is specially designed for use with sloped ceilings of the type found in attics or the second or third stories of residences or related building structures. The design is such that it has virtually universal application for any type or angle of sloped ceiling so that a new bracket need not be designed for various ceiling work sites. The hanger design is contemplated for use with closet clothes hanger rods and has many other possible uses.

Abstract: A bar hanger assembly is provided for supporting a recessed electrical device in a ceiling support. The bar hanger includes first and second telescoping support arms that are slidably connected together for adjusting the length of the bar hanger. The support arms having an elongated body with first and second ends and a mounting plate coupled to the first end. The mounting plate is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of the body. An attachment member is coupled to a bottom edge of the mounting plate for attaching to the bottom edge of a ceiling joist. The attachment member includes a detent extending from one side thereof. The attachment member can be bent from a first position perpendicular to the mounting plate to a second position parallel to the mounting plate for attaching to a T-bar support.

Abstract: A T-bar mounting bracket assembly for a luminaire fixture frame having a bracket, a clip vertically adjustable relative to the bracket, the clip extending through an opening in the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and the clip and, the fastener spaced from a location where the clip passes through the opening.

Abstract: A ceiling fan comprising bracket components which are easily and conveniently attachable in a suitable position by one person thru simple operation and adjustment of mechanical parts. Attachment components are removably secured to a ceiling plate connected to a house circuit in an initial room then capable of easy removal therefrom and attachable to a ceiling plate installed in another room. A fan circuit is connectable to a house circuit by simple plug members and fan unit is quickly positionable into a secure position by position against and rotation of cooperable components with ceiling plate.

Abstract: The present invention includes a housing for hanging or mounting a wire and a device in a corner between two walls of a building. The housing includes an angular back plate. The angular back plate is bifurcated at an acute angle and the backplate further includes an angular raised portion which is similarly bifurcated at an acute angle and positioned in mating relation with the angular back plate. The raised portion is recessed from top, bottom and side edges of the angular back plate. The raised portion has planar front portions in angular relation to each other and enclosing the raised portion. The back plate is mounted to a corner defined by the wall frames using back plate holes. The angular raised portion mates with a building material affixed to the building wall frame. One of the planar front portions of the angular raised portion defines a hole for passing the wire therethrough.

Abstract: A mounting coupling for a fire sprinkler support system includes an adjustable opening for receiving a sprinkler reducer coupling that allows insertion of the sprinkler coupling into the mounting coupling with a sprinkler head assembled thereto. The mounting coupling can be securely engaged to the reducer coupling and fixed to a support bar of the sprinkler support system using a single fastener thereby providing improved installation and functionality.

Abstract: A solid surface bracket is provided. The solid surface bracket is configured to couple an antenna system with a solid surface ceiling. The solid surface bracket may include a top flange, bottom flange, and a side flange. The top flange may include an opening that is sized and shaped to receive a solid surface screw. The solid surface screw may be configured to engage with the solid surface ceiling. The bottom flange may be configured to receive a clip of the antenna system. The bottom flange may extend substantially parallel to the top flange. The side flange may be coupled with the top flange and bottom flange. The side flange may extend between and substantially perpendicular to the top flange and bottom flange. The side flange may have a height greater than a minimum bend radius of a cable extending from the antenna system.

Abstract: An electrical fixture mounting assembly is provided for quickly and easily mounting an electrical fixture to a bracket and brace assembly. The electrical fixture mounting assembly includes an electrical box, a brace assembly for attaching to a support structure and a bracket for attaching the electrical box to the brace. The brace assembly is typically and adjustable member that extends between ceiling joists located above an aperture in a ceiling. The bracket is connected to the brace by a snap fit. The bracket includes retention fingers that are resilient to snap onto the brace and prevent movement of the bracket with respect to the brace during installation of the electrical box. The bracket includes tabs with threaded apertures for receiving mounting screws. The electrical box includes circular apertures and at least one keyhole shaped slot aligned with the threaded apertures in the flanges of the bracket.

Abstract: A recessed low voltage mounting assembly including a low voltage mounting bracket and a trim plate for installing a low voltage electrical component in either old work or new construction. Two options are provided for mounting the assembly to the wall. In new construction, two captive fasteners in the mounting bracket are available to be driven into a stud or other framework of the building. In an old work situation, rotatable flags are provided for securing the assembly to the wall. Adjustment screws for rotating and tightening the flags are accessible through apertures in the trim plate. The assembly recesses the low voltage component behind the wall surface, thereby enabling placement of low voltage devices in close proximity to the wall and mounting assembly. A second embodiment provides a one-piece version of the low voltage mounting assembly in which the trim plate is integral with the bracket.

Abstract: A hanger bar for supporting a recessed light fixture is attachable to ceiling joists or a T-bar grid of a drop down ceiling. First and second bars of the hanger bar slide and telescope. First and second spring clips are detachably coupled to the brackets at the ends of the first and second bars, respectively. Each of the first and second clips has a pair of downwardly extending arms bent inwardly toward one another, a first leg extending from a first arm, a second leg extending from a second arm, and an outwardly-extending foot on the second leg. The spring clips snap on to the T-bar grid. Each bracket includes a nail that is angled away from the hanger bar and downward so that the nail head is below the level of the hanger bar. The angled nails enable easy hammer strikes to attach the hanger bar to ceiling joists without accidental hammer blows to the hanger bar.

Abstract: A fire resistant assembly, which may comprise a first layer having a lumen therein, a second layer adjacent the first layer, a first structural member disposed between the first and second layers, and a box having a cavity defined by a wall, a first opening in the wall, a flange proximate the first opening, and optionally a second opening in the wall, wherein the box is disposed between the first layer and the second layer and wherein the opening is disposed on the lumen of the first layer, the box comprising a further fire resistant feature such as an intumescent ring disposed about the second opening, a plenum wrap layer, or an intumescent layer, and various methods and apparatuses related thereto.

Abstract: The Cableveyor may be able to support its own weight in the direction of gravity since the Cableveyor having the bent portion that connects between the straight-moving unit and the rotating unit is arranged so that it bends in a horizontal plane. As a result, the Cableveyor and the maintenance member do not collide, thus collision noise or dust caused by the collision can be suppressed. Moreover, since the Cableveyor is arranged to the side of the straight axis, the height size of the robot can be suppressed compared with the composition that arranges the Cableveyor on the upper surface of the straight axis.

Abstract: A system and method of releasably mounting a device, usually to a ceiling, is disclosed. The system has a ceiling mounted unit (200) and a device mounted unit (250), releasably joined preferably by an magnetic coupling (202) which engages a floating plate (252) allowing for positive coupling even if the units are misaligned. A safety latch (256) with a locking/latching claw (260) and ejection/disengagement prong (266) provide positive locking and a method of separating the units despite strong adhesion forces.

Abstract: An in-ceiling cabling enclosure for supporting communications network equipment and cables interconnecting the network equipment including a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls extending between the front wall and the rear wall creating a volume inside the enclosure. An access door assembly is pivotally connected to either the rear wall or the two side walls. An equipment mount plate is attached to an interior portion of the access door assembly, and opposed equipment mount rails are removably attached to the equipment mount plate. A cable slack management tray extends between the opposed equipment mount rails, and the slack management tray has a surface adapted to support and maintain the position and the contour of cable bundles located in the enclosure. A thermal management system is also disposed in the housing to provide efficient exhaust of hot air generated by active equipment in the enclosure to the space outside of the enclosure.

Abstract: A hanging frame assembly includes a support seat made of metal and having a bottom wall forming a substantially C-shaped ring, two angularly spaced-apart sidewalls extending upwardly from an outer peripheral end of the bottom wall, two wing plates bending outwardly and respectively from top ends of the sidewalls, and a plurality of angularly spaced-apart positioning ribs extending upwardly from an inner peripheral end of the bottom wall. A buffer piece made of rubber is mounted on the bottom wall, forms a substantially C-shaped ring, and has a plurality of angularly spaced-apart positioning grooves receiving fittingly and respectively the positioning ribs.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a mounting assembly for a sprinkler reducer. The assembly includes a mounting bracket having a locking unit, a latitudinal support bar to which the mounting bracket is movably coupled, and a pair of longitudinal support units which are coupled to opposite ends of the support bar.

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: An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anchor assembly is easy and quick to install, and also provides enhanced swivel capabilities or angular ranges of movement so as to accommodate various system and spatial requirements in connection with the suspension of the components. Suspension and lateral restraint systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electric junction fixture is provided for preparing a wall or ceiling to accept an appliance such as an electric light fixture, inserted and mounted through a hole in the drywall or panel. Reduced stress levels in the drywall or panel are obtained by providing large areas of contact between the fixture and the drywall or panel.

Abstract: A system and method of releasably mounting a device, usually to a ceiling, is disclosed. The system has a ceiling mounted unit (200) and a device mounted unit (250), releasably joined preferably by an magnetic coupling (202) which engages a floating plate (252) allowing for positive coupling even if the units are misaligned. A safety latch (256) with a locking/latching claw (260) and ejection/disengagement prong (266) provide positive locking and a method of separating the units despite strong adhesion forces.

Abstract: A fixture of blade and blade frame in a ceiling fan is disclosed. The blade frame has an inserting part to go through the through hole on the blade. The stopping part of the inserting part is blocked by the limiting parts of the positioning element, thereby restricting and positioning the blade and the blade frame. At least one of the several limiting parts is movable and can retract and extend relative to the positioning element, thereby blocking and leaving the corresponding stopping part. Along with fixed limiting parts, the blade and the blade frame can be controlled to be positioned or departed.

Abstract: A hanger bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hanger bar assembly includes a first hanger bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hanger bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, the second hanger bar member being adjacent to the first hanger bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A fixture support assembly for supporting a lighting or fan fixture on a drop ceiling having a grid supporting structure. The assembly includes a U-shaped bar with an upward directed channel and a channel bottom, two end brackets integral with the bar, a clamp member slidable within the channel, and an electrical box. The end brackets include an inner leg for resting on the horizontal ledges of adjacent T-rails and outer legs for loosely fitting over the top of the T-rails. A slot is provided in the channel bottom extending from one end to slightly past the center of the bar. A fastening arrangement connects the electrical box to the clamp member and in a loosened state enables positioning of the electrical box with respect to the bar.