Abstract: A ceiling fan or blade thereof can include a fan motor for rotating the blade. The blade can include an airfoil body having an outer surface extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge, and a root and a tip. The blade can be separated into three distinct cross sections including a first cross section as a lifting cross section, a second cross section as a flat cross section, and a third cross section as a transition section between the first and second cross sections.

Abstract: Disclosed are structures and methods for a monolithic silicon (Si) coherent transceiver with integrated laser and gain elements wherein an InP chip is bonded to the Si chip in a recess formed in that Si chip.

Abstract: A bracket system and method to retrofit a subsurface water meter enclosure with a mount so as to provide secure positioning means suitable for components related to a water meter such as water-usage monitoring equipment. The system is only removable from the water meter enclosure via disassembling the water meter enclosure.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture has a plurality of fasteners for securing a can or top hat of the recessed light fixture to a substrate, e.g., sheetrock ceiling and/or open frame mounting plate. Each of the plurality of fasteners comprise a clevis bracket, a clevis hook having perpendicular tabs that rotatably attach the clevis hook to the clevis bracket. When the recessed light fixture is inserted into an opening of the substrate, the clevis hooks rotate out of the way into slots in a wall of the recessed light fixture can. Once the clevis hooks clear the substrate, the clevis hooks rotate back through the wall of the recessed light fixture can. Then the clevis brackets are slideably moved toward the substrate, whereby gripping portions of the clevis hooks will engage the substrate and thereby hold the recessed light fixture to the substrate.

Abstract: An adjustable escutcheon assembly as provided for mounting a sprinkler in a sloped ceiling so that the sprinkler can be mounted parallel to the ceiling and with a refined appearance.

Abstract: A roll-formed grid runner comprising a sheet metal strip folded into an upper hollow single wall reinforcing bulb, a double wall web below the bulb, a channel extending laterally from both sides of a lower end of the web to a bend and upwardly from the bend to a panel supporting elevation, the bend on each side of the web existing at a longitudinally extending score line where a thickness of the strip is locally reduced.

Abstract: A ceiling fan mounting system (10) is disclosed which includes an upper pre-mounted assembly (12) and a lower hanging assembly (13). The upper pre-mounted assembly includes a mounting plate (14) with a peripheral flange (16) having threaded mounting holes (17) therein. The upper assembly also includes a hanger (21) coupled to the mounting plate and having a stepped ball holding flange (23) with a beveled interior facing surface (24). The lower hanging assembly includes a downrod (29) coupled to a ball joint (31) and a canopy (32). The ball joint is configured to be received within the hanger ball holding flange and has a series of deformable ridges (33). The canopy includes a central opening defined by a central, stepped flange (35) adapted to receive and nest flushly against the exterior of the hanger ball holding flange. The canopy stepped flange fits flushly against the exterior of the hanger ball holding flange so as to encircle the C-shaped holding flange.

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 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: An ornamental hanger constructed with a soft ornamental figure having a bottom portion weighted with a deformable weight so that if the ornamental hanger is pulled of a mantle, or the like, it will not injure a person. The top portion of the figure is filled with a light weight filler to maintain the shape of the figure. The ornamental hanger includes an adjustable strap so that items can be suspended therefrom at different distances.

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: An assembly for suspending an object from a surface includes a down rod having a width, an upper end, and a lower end for engaging the object. A ball member is also provided. The ball member has a generally hemispherical body with a longitudinal axis and a bore extending through the body obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis. The ball member also has a diameter wherein the ball member is connected to the upper end of the down rod. A hanger bracket is also provided. The hanger bracket has an upper end for being mounted to the surface and a bottom end that defines a socket. The socket includes an opening through it that is smaller than the diameter of the ball member. The socket's opening defines a radius so that the ball is received in the socket such that the down rod extends through the opening.

Abstract: A hanger assembly including an adjustable bar and a fixture box for rapidly installing and centering an electrical fixture over a hole in a ceiling. The adjustable bar includes an elongated tubular member, a threaded rod rotatably connected to the tubular member, joist engaging members on each end of the bar, and a fastening arrangement for securing the fixture box with respect to the adjustable bar. The adjustable bar can be adjusted to a shortened configuration to allow easy passage through a hole in a ceiling and the tubular member then rotated to force the joist engaging members into secure contact with the joists. The fastening arrangement permits loosening and readjustment of the hanger assembly to enable centering the fixture box above the hole.

Abstract: A ceiling mount includes a base adapted to engage with one side of the ceiling, a core extending through the base to securely connect to the base and having a cylindrical body provided with at least one indentation, at least one arm selectively extending out of and movably received in the at least one indentation of the cylindrical body for engagement with the other side of the ceiling so as to provide a supporting force, at least one threaded bolt rotatably mounted in the cylindrical body and operably connected to the at least one arm to allow the at least one arm to extend out of and move relative to the cylindrical body in response to the rotational movement of the at least one threaded bolt and a stop to avoid the at least one arm from further extending.

Abstract: An article for mounting from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor, supporting the article on an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the base to couple the article and the secured base. The article is removed by inserting the rod into the article, exerting a force on the rod to uncouple the article from the base, and supporting the article on the rod as the article is lowered. The article is thus positioned on or hung from the ceiling, without being manually contacted by the person. The article may be used to mount other devices, such as a sign, smoke detector, etc. or may include such device as a part of the mount.

Abstract: A lighting and transport system includes a cabinet having an interior with an access panel that can be opened and closed for enabling a user to access the interior when the panel is open. The interior has a plurality of receptacles that include at least one vertically extending tall receptacle that is about as tall as the cabinet. A larger receptacle is provided that is shorter than the vertically extending tall receptacle and a plurality of smaller receptacles are provided that are each smaller in volume than the larger receptacle. At least one tripod is provided that is sized and shaped to be stored inside the cabinet within the tall receptacle. A plurality of electric lighting units are sized and shaped to be contained with the smaller receptacles.

Abstract: A fan ball for mounting a ceiling fan is described, wherein the fan ball has damping means for preventing the fan ball from mechanically transferring any appreciable degree of vibration to the fan, thereby preventing undesirable noise.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus which facilitates the installation, maintenance, service, and/or replacement of a light fixtures on a substrate. The inventive apparatus comprises a main brace, main clamp, and a universal nut. The main brace ideally consists of two mounting surfaces and one support surface having a clamp channel. The main clamp consists of one or more retaining spring arms and retaining teeth and attaches to the main brace adjacent to the clamp channel. The main clamp is affixed to the main brace through the use of mechanical securing means. The universal nut has a threaded bore, a circumferential channel, and one or more retaining notches. The threaded bore of the universal nut is designed to receive a threaded mounting stem which may be attached to a light fixture. Either with or without a mounting stem, the universal nut slides into the main clamp, which is attached to the main brace.

Abstract: A substantially planar substrate (10), typically constituting a part of a hybrid electro-optical device, has a portion (12) defining a mounting location for optoelectronic components (14) such as laser sources, photodetector diodes, LEDs, requiring local hermetic protection of the bare chips. A planar lightwave circuit (PLC) waveguide structure formed on the substrate (10) extends to the mounting location (12) to define an optical signal feed-through for the device. At least one electrode (20) is associated with the planar lightwave circuit waveguide structure (18) and extends said mounting location (12) to define an electrical signal feed-through for the device (14). A ring-like structure (26) continuously surrounds said mounting location (12). The ring-like structure (26) is hermetic with respect to the planar substrate (12), and a continuous cover member (28) is arranged to cover the mounting location (12) and having a peripheral rim portion (32) co-extensive with the ring-like structure (26).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved do-it-yourself lamp structure, comprising of a socket disposed on the bottom of an inner side of a through hole on a wire connection box and a lamp rod with its front end passing through the through hole and being plugged into the socket; wherein the top end of the lamp rod being externally connected to a fixed base, and the front edge of the bottom of the fixed base having an inserting section corresponsive to its insertion into the socket, and a curved groove is disposed at a side of the fixed base, and an embedding bracket with a shape corresponsive to the shape of the curved groove is disposed on the curved groove. The embedding bracket inclines towards its top from both ends, and a blocking member is disposed at the inclined end of the top such that the embedding bracket has a blocking member at its top and both ends of the embedding bracket are attached onto the curved groove with a structure being slightly protruded from the middle section of.

Abstract: A clamping member for a lighting fixture, includes first and second parts. The first part has a receiving portion and a first clamping portion extending therefrom that has opposing first and second surfaces. The second part is separable from the first part, and has a main portion and a second clamping portion extending from the main portion. The second clamping portion has first and second opposing surfaces. The main portion is received in the receiving portion of the first part forming a friction fit so that a support receiving area is defined between the second surface of the first clamping portion and the first surface of the second clamping portion. A fastener is disposed on the second surface of the second clamping portion for engaging the lighting fixture.

Abstract: A flare holder that is attachable to a traffic cone or other upright support structure for holding a lit flare at an elevation higher than a roadway surface. The flare holder includes a lower portion that is attachable to the upright support structure and an ash receptacle that is pivoted at one end to the lower portion. The ash receptacle is can be pivoted up and over the top of the support structure from a stowed position wherein it is suspended from the pivot to an operative position located between 180° and 270° from the stowed position. In an operative position, the flare holder supports a flare at an upward inclination wherein the ash receptacle has an end portion extending outwardly from the pivot and disposed to receive ashes falling from the lit end of the flare.

Abstract: A system for hanging a lamp at any of a plurality of locations includes an electrical box positioned at a fixed location in a ceiling. A mounting plate has an exterior periphery with a circular central aperture there through and with holes adapted to the periphery and screws extending there through. A slip plate has a large exterior diameter greater than the diameter of the mounting plate. The slip plate is formed with a slot along the majority of one diametric extent. A small washer located between the slip plate and the mounting plate has a central aperture there through essentially equal to the diameter of the central aperture of the mounting plate and the width of the slot. A flanged cylinder has a cylindrical central extent, a central bore, a flanged interior upper end located above and in contact with the mounting plate, and a flanged exterior end in contact with the slip plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting luminaires (A) includes a lower mounting plate (30a) having a front face (32a) and a back face (34a) adapted for attachment to a luminaire. An upper mounting plate (30b), having a front face (32b) and a back face (34b), is adapted for attachment to an electrical assembly (20). The upper and lower mounting plates are identical in configuration. The upper mounting plate selectively engages the lower mounting plate so that the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate are in locking relation. A hinge (50) operatively connects the upper and lower mounting plates. The hinge is adapted to swing down and suspend the luminaire while the appropriate electrical connections are made and pivot to a substantially horizontal position once the upper and lower mounting plates have been placed in locking relation.

Abstract: A fixture decoration assembly for changing the appearance of a selected ceiling-mounted fixture employs a first elongated sleeve portion and a second elongated sleeve portion. The first and second sleeve portions each has an arcuate cross-section and a contoured outer surface. Bracing panels extend from the interior surface of each sleeve portion and cooperatively maintain the suspension member included with the selected ceiling-mounted fixture in a fixed position with respect to the sleeve portions. In an alternate embodiment, the bracing panels are supplemented with compressible material is disposed between the sleeve portions to surround and brace a flexible suspension member included with the selected ceiling-mounted fixture. The exterior of each sleeve is contoured and includes at least one cutting guide that facilitates shortening of the sleeve portions to standard, predetermined lengths.

Abstract: A locking assembly for lighting fixtures or portable lamps is provided to facilitate the fast assembly and alignment of longitudinally extending arms, such as hollow tubular arms, either on the flat surface, or on the vertical exterior surface of a base of the lighting fixture or portable lamp, without the use of additional machined or cast fittings. A bead is formed near the end of the arm, wherein the bead includes one or more indentations made of rectangular, square, round or other shapes, so that a projection or projections protrude from the opposite flat surface of the bead. The end of the tube beyond the bead is then threaded and if bent into an arm, the bending is done in the same plane as a line running through the center of the tube and one projection. One or more rounded holes slightly larger than the diameter of the tube are provided in the flat surface of the plates or bodies or onto the vertical sides of the bodies of the lighting fixture or portable lamp.

Abstract: A cover plate is designed for use in either wall mounting or ceiling mounting applications. The cover plate comprises a base forming a base plane for mounting said plate flush against a support surface. A main body is connected to the base and has a generally flat mounting surface disposed in the plane parallel to the base and a sloped mounting surface inclined with respect to the base plane. A pair of first mounting holes are formed in the flat mounting surface which have an axis substantially perpendicular to the base plane. A pair of second mounting holes are formed in the sloped mounting surface and have an axis disposed at an angle with respect to the base plane. In ceiling mounting applications, lighting fixtures are received in the first mounting holes. Conversely, in wall mounting applications, the lighting fixtures are received in the second mounting holes.

Abstract: A locking assembly for lighting fixtures or portable lamps is provided to facilitate the fast assembly and alignment of longitudinally extending arms, such as hollow tubular arms, either on the flat surface, or on the vertical exterior surface of a base of the lighting fixture or portable lamp, without the use of additional machined or cast fittings. A bead is formed near the end of the arm, wherein the bead includes one or more indentations made of rectangular, square, round or other shapes, so that a projection or projections protrude from the opposite flat surface of the bead. The end of the tube beyond the bead is then threaded and if bent into an arm, the bending is done in the same plane as a line running through the center of the tube and one projection. One or more rounded holes slightly larger than the diameter of the tube are provided in the flat surface of the plates or bodies or onto the vertical sides of the bodies of the lighting fixture or portable lamp.

Abstract: A ceiling fan is provided, having an electric motor with separate stationary and rotating members, the outer extremities of the rotating member being defined by upper, lower, and side surfaces, with a plurality of radially extending blades being secured to the upper surface. The ceiling fan also includes a tube member securable to the stationary member of the motor for pivotally suspending the ceiling fan from the ceiling, and at least one electrical switch for selectively controlling the operation of the motor. A unitary housing is provided, securable to the stationary member of the motor, for enclosing at least the lower and side surfaces of the motor in a first compartment thereof, and enclosing the electrical switch in a second compartment thereof.

Abstract: A loop for leveling a hanging lamp. The loop has several notches for holding the lowermost link of a swag chain at several possible positions along the interior of the loop. The loop is then affixed to a lamp in a manner which permits turning it to any desired location so that a hanging lamp which would not hang straight if hung from its center may be made to hang straight by placing the lowermost link in a notch other than the center notch and rotating the loop to a position to correct the imbalance.

Abstract: An improved A brooder lamp fixture for use in providing heating in brooder operations by infrared radiation, such as in swine and poultry breeding . The brooder lamp fixture has an integral electrical plug, cord and bulb socket, which holds an infrared bulb. A frame member has two interlocking semi-circular components surrounding the electrical cord proximate to the socket. The frame member extends radially outward from said cord a distance approximately equal to the width of the infrared bulb, and has a circular outer rim.