Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for quick and easy attachment to engineered joists. The mounting assembly includes a brace assembly and a mounting bracket. The mounting assembly may also include an electrical box. The brace assembly is an adjustable member that extends between flanges of engineered ceiling joists. The brace assembly has two low profile end caps that can engage the flanges of engineered ceiling joists and apply a force against the flanges when tightened. The mounting bracket is connected to a hanger body of the brace assembly by a snap fit and the electrical box is attached to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A hanging system has a hanging rail 3 and a number of mounting clips 1 for mounting the hanging rail 3 against a soft wall. Each mounting clip is formed from a flat plate 5 and is provided with a rear side 7 with which the mounting clip is in contact with the wall during use. Each mounting clip is provided with cams 11 and 13 protruding at the front 9. The hanging rail 3 is an extrusion profile of which a part 3a has a cross-section that is C-shaped and is provided with two spaced apart edge parts 15 and 17. The top edge part 15 hooks behind the top cam 11 and the bottom edge part 17 is clicked over the bottom cam 13. Each clip is furthermore provided with two bent nails 19 which protrude at the rear side 7 and which can be pressed into the soft wall, wherein parts 9b of the front form pressure surfaces.

Abstract: A threaded hook or eye loop has a tool receptacle at the end of the threaded shank with the hook or loop configured for rotary insertion with a power tool or hand tool that directly rotates the threaded shaft.

Abstract: A surveying and measuring device and method of using the same is provided. The device, which is particularly suited for determining or measuring a rotational position of an object, comprises an elongate rigid member extending radially away from a known center of an object. Distal ends of the rigid member downwardly project points which may be compared to, for example, survey markers or known points.

Abstract: A device for the repair of tissue and methods of use and manufacturing thereof are described herein. Applications for the use of the device include, e.g., repair of atrial septal defects (ASD), patent foramen ovale (PFO), left atrial appendage closure and stent graft fixation among other applications throughout the anatomy. The implant portion of the device is available in a variety of sizes and configurations to accommodate the vast complexity of the target anatomy.

Abstract: A bracket having a flange defining a through hole; a fastener having a pointed end, the pointed end being dimensioned to pass through the through hole, the other end being dimensioned to not pass through the through hole; a resilient plastic top hat having a cylindrical portion and a flange portion, the cylindrical portion being dimensioned to fit through the through hole and the flange portion being dimensioned to not fit through the through hole, the cylindrical portion being dimensioned to receive and elastically embrace a portion of the fastener, the flange portion of the resilient plastic top hat being located at the first side of the bracket flange and the fastener extending through the through hole into the cylindrical portion with the other end of the fastener being located at the other side.

Abstract: The invention is a unit for fixing an antenna, comprising: a base element suited to support the antenna, provided with a contact surface suited to rest against a plate-like supporting body; a fixing element comprising a main body suited to be connected to the base element through joining means that define a connection direction, and a projecting body mainly developed according to the connection direction and associated with the main body through a deformable connection section. The projecting body has a reference surface facing a corresponding thrust surface of the main body and spaced from it, the connection section being configured so that its deformation makes it possible to move near each other and bring into contact the reference surface and the thrust surface when the fixing element is connected to the base element.

Abstract: A system can be used to hang an object, such as a piece of artwork or a photo, on a wall. The system is configured to easily center the object on a wall and to identify a location on the wall where a nail, hook, or other hanging device can be positioned on the wall to properly center the object.

Abstract: A hanging system having a panel with a front and back surface, wherein an adhesive component is on the front surface, and a pin on the back surface, the pin extends outwardly from the back surface at an angle with respect to the back surface, the angle being between about 50 to 80 degrees, the pin has an outer end, wherein the outer end is pointed so as to allow for a puncturing effect when pressed into a wall material.

Abstract: A post support device that enables a rotted base portion of a wooden support post to be removed in situ and the remaining end of the support post to be secured for regained structural integrity, the device having a base adapted to being attached to the surface, elevation support means in cooperation with the base for supporting the post above the base, at least two cover plates, each adapted to covering a portion of the exterior of the post, and each including an elongate flange facing inward towards the post and generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the post, said flange portion including a leading cutting edge to enable the flange portion to bite into the surface material of the post upon the application of force to the flange to provide a mechanical seal between the flange and the post, first and second fastening means for securing each cover plate to the post and the base and the elevation support means to the post or the filler block if one is used, respectively.

Abstract: A retainer has an arm support portion and at least three arms extending from the arm support portion. The at least three arms are resiliently flexible. A grip member is provided on each one of the at least three arms. Each grip member is capable of engagement with a surface. During use of the retainer, the at least three arms are in a flexed or loaded position and each grip member is in engagement with the surface. The at least three arms provide a spring force to the surface through the grip members to securely mount the retainer on the surface. An object can be supported by the retainer.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for supporting an object, such as a picture frame, on a wall. The device includes an arcuate member having a penetration end that terminates in at least one point. The arcuate member further includes a support end, opposite the penetration end, that has a support hook. A pressure disk may be slidably retained at an aperture therethrough on the arcuate member. A plurality of different support accessories may be included, the support hook being adapted to support each support accessory thereon. In use, with the penetration end of the arcuate member contacting the front surface of the wall, pressure is applied to the pressure disk that binds against the arcuate member to force the penetration end of the arcuate member through the wall. The arcuate member is curved such that when the support hook contacts the front surface of the wall the penetration means contacts the rear surface of the wall to retain the device firmly in the wall and to support the object.

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 tool-less system for securing items to a wall or other support structure includes a first part and a second part. The first part includes an elongate hand-holdable plate with a rear portion extending rearward from said plate. The rear portion has a helical threaded interface for screwing into the wall or other support structure by hand manipulation of the plate. The second part includes a support portion and a rear-facing track. The support portion mechanically supports at least one article during use. The track has a slot for receiving the plate of the first part and a narrow opening extending lengthwise along the slot to allow passage of the rear portion of the first part therethrough during use. Hand manipulation is used to secure the first part to the wall, and the first part is used as an anchor to mechanically support the second part as the track slidably receives the elongate plate of first part.

Abstract: The invention provides a locking wall hanger having a pointed end, which is designed to create the hole in the wall as the hanger is inserted therethrough. Whereas a self-boring tip penetrates the wall and embeds itself in the rear wall surface a mid-parabolic portion of the hanger is adjusted to provide a spring force for locking the hanger to the wall. In order to provide a maximum holding force, the hanger comprises reinforcement means.

Abstract: The invention provides a fastening element for fastening objects to a wall comprising a body (16; 36) with a substantially flat rear side being adapted to butt against a wall, further comprising at least a first straight shaft (11, 13) penetrating the body (16, 36) at an angle with respect to the plane of the body's rear side, whereby the shaft (11, 13) being adapted to guide a pin-like fastening means to be driven into the wall for affixing the fastening element to the wall, the body further comprising at least one pre-fixing element (20, 22; 46, 48, 50) protruding from the body's rear side and being adapted to penetrate the wall when the body (16, 36) is brought in contact with the wall (FIG.

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 driving device for driving a support device into an object. The driving device includes a driving end adapted to receive a blow from a driving tool and an extension portion extending from the driving end, the extended portion adapted to contact a shank of the support device. The driving device also includes a nesting portion extending from the driving end, the nesting portion adapted to engage a split portion of the support device.

Abstract: A duct bracket includes a main body member having first and second channels extending longitudinally through the main body member. A first rod is slidably and rotatably mounted in the first channel. The first rod has a projecting end extending out of the main body member. A second rod is slidably and rotatably mounted in the second channel. The second rod has a projecting end extending out of the main body member. The projecting end of the first rod is on an opposite end of the main body member than the projecting end of the second rod. A U-shaped holder snaps over the main body member so that it does no have to be slid over the end of the main body member.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for supporting hollow ducts or water lines, or both in combination, between spaced-apart juxtaposed joists in a building structure comprising a lengthy plastic support member having a lineal length less than the joist spacing and a pair of parallel hollow open channels extending throughout its length, a pair of rod-shaped metallic members mounted adjacently and telescopically within said open channels, said metallic members having right-angled projecting end portions for rotational movement and forcible penetration of said bracket into juxtaposed joists to support said hollow ducts or water lines in durable long-term permanent relation within a building structure.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for supporting hollow ducts or water lines, or both in combination, between spaced-apart juxtaposed joists in a building structure comprising a lengthy plastic support member having a lineal length less than the joist spacing and a pair of parallel hollow open channels extending throughout its length, a pair of rod-shaped metallic members mounted adjacently and telescopically within said open channels, said metallic members having right-angled projecting end portions for rotational movement and forcible penetration of said bracket into juxtaposed joists to support said hollow ducts or water lines in durable long-term permenent relation within a building structure.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mobile electronic equipment modules includes a pair of attachment legs that are adapted to engage the carpet of a vehicle compartment and extend through mounting apertures formed in the equipment module. A pair of retainers serves to retain the module in place on the attachment legs. The attachment legs include carpet engagement portions that extend through the vehicle carpet and remain underneath the carpet base, and support portions that extend up from the attachment legs to provide a support for the equipment module. The support portion extend through apertures formed in the module and receive retainers that secure the module to the attachment leg support portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and mounting fixtures is described. At least one ring for fitted insertion into a fixture to be mounted is provided. A disc having an opening for receiving a fastening device is provided for each ring. The fastening device is installed through the opening in the disc, then aligned through the ring in the fixture with a pre-drilled hole in the mounting surface, and loosely tightened into the pre-drilled hole. The fixture is then aligned to a desired position relative to the mounting surface, and the fastening device is tightened such that the underside of the disc fixedly engages the ring and the fixture to the mounting surface.

Abstract: An improved hanger assembly for the support of heavy hanging loads at the underside of a ceiling. The assembly is longitudinally expandable via a threaded rod secured between relatively displaceable longitudinal bars in which the rod includes an allthread having a double to triple lead for increasing the expansion rate while teeth at the distal end of each bar are configured to arcuately displace inward of the joists in the course of joist penetration to effect a grasping penetration therewith.

Abstract: A camera support (10) for supporting a camera (12) having a threaded opening in an exterior wall thereof. The support (10) comprises a shaft (15) having first (16) and second (18) ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. Course self tapping anchor threads (20) are disposed on the first end (16) of the shaft (15) for threadingly engaging a support structure (22). Machine-type support threads (24) are disposed on the second end (18) of the shaft (15) for threadingly engaging the threaded opening in the camera (12). A handle (26) extends transversely to the axis of the shaft (15) for manually rotating the anchor threads (20) into the support structure (22).

Abstract: A single entity toolless rafter or joist hanger has a claw with pointed spaced arms forming a mouth in which a conventional wooden base member is inserted. A hook on the other end of the hanger provides a loading surface formed with a force point disposed on an axis laterally offset from the normal vertical axis of the base, thereby promoting a firm gripping action. Automatic locking is achieved by a pivoted arm which gravitationally abuts against the side of the rafter or joist. The hanger is selectively removable simply by raising the pivoted arm and counter rotating the hanger to disengage it from the wood.

Abstract: The fastening device for interconnecting two flat sheets of metal includes a generally rectangular hole in one of the sheets and a generally H-shaped hole in the other. The H-shaped hole includes a pair of inwardly-facing, tapered portions which are adapted to be bent into the rectangular hole of the other member. The dimensions of the tabs are such that when bent inwardly into the rectangular hole, the edges of the tabs are forced against the edges of the rectangular hole so as to cause the two members to be rigidly and securely interconnected without the necessity of the tabs being bent backwardly behind the rectangular opening in the other member.

Abstract: A self-fastening hanger for attaching a picture-frame wire to the rear of a wooden picture frame. The hanger includes a substantially planar body portion, a ring portion which extends outwardly from one end of the body portion, and a pair of prongs which project outwardly in spaced relation from the body portion. The prongs are formed in a spiral configuration, wherein they spiral in opposite directions of rotation, and they each have a plurality of barbs formed thereon which project outwardly from opposite side edges thereof. The prongs are adapted to be embedded into a wooden picture frame for permanently securing the hanger thereto, so that a pair of the hangers can be effectively utilized in combination with a picture-frame wire for supporting a picture frame on a wall.

Abstract: A support for an electrical box, comprising a bar to be mounted between two spaced-apart wall studs or the like. The bar comprises an elongate web of sheet metal forming a front face of the bar and having side edges extending lengthwise of the bar, a pair of flanges extending rearwardly from the side edges of the web, and a forwardly-opening channel formed in the web running substantially the full length of the web between the side edges of the web.

Abstract: A support device or fastener comprised of a shank having a threaded end adapted to be driven into a member for securing the shank within the member and having a support end. A cavity or protrusion drive receiving configuration is configured to the support end of said shank in order to be rotated by a drive force element in order to drive the support device into a member or surface. The support device may be configured with a phillips, spline, multiple spline, torx, hex or square cavity or protrusion or by other conventional configurations which is configured on a ring, open hook, "L"-shaped or other configuration.A support device comprising a shank having a threaded end and a circular configuration end adapted to be driven into a member for securing the shank therewithin. At least one torquing cavity is integral with the outside circumference of the circular configuration end of the shank, and aligned with the longitudinal axis which bisects the circular configuration end.

Abstract: An extensible hanger support is provided for use in providing a spanning connection between two spaced apart joints or the like for supporting therefrom such items as ceiling fans, light fixtures and the like. The support includes first and second extensible members which are telescopically axially movable between a fully collapsed condition and a fully extended condition. These extensible members employ cooperative means which are normally in threaded engagement in such a manner that rotation of one of the members relative to the other results in axial movement toward either the fully collapsed condition or the fully extended condition depending upon the direction of rotation. Each of these extensible members has a free end which carries joist engaging means for respectively engaging a ceiling joist.

Abstract: A screw starter has a generally cylindrical tubular sleeve sized for closely receiving the screw head, an open upper end, and an opposite lower end with a closure designed to hold the screw point centered in the sleeve, holding the screw perpendicular to the surface into which the screw is driven. The closure is ruputures to pass the screw and the starter is discarded after use. Diametrically opposed slots in the sleeve admit a wide screw driver blade into engagement with the screw head in the sleeve. Two sleeves can be joined end to end for starting a screw longer than either sleeve alone.

Abstract: A sign of fence post support includes an upper polygonal section from which depend a plurality of leg members. The upper section defines an inner socket within which a post bottom is placed and includes a plurality of inwardly directed tangs specifically formed to permit slicing into the material of a post bottom being urged into the socket, to provide a secure interlocking of a post to the support device. A pair of diametrically opposed leg members each comprises a pair of side plates of triangular configuration and disposed normal to one another such that during driving of the support into the ground, obstructions in the soil will urge the bottom tips of the leg member in an outward direction, further anchoring the assembly within the ground.

Abstract: The bar includes two, elongate, rigid members connected together at one end of the bar by a pin and slot connection, and at the opposite end of the bar by a pivotal link, which supports one member for pivotal and translational movement relative to the other member between a retracted position in which the members and link are inclined to each other, and an extended position in which the two members and link are disposed in overlapping, parallel relation. At opposite ends of the bar the two members have pointed ends which are advanced one relative to the other to become imbedded in the confronting surfaces of a pair of adjacent ceiling joists, when the link is swung in a direction to advance the one member relative to the other. A bolt which extends between the two members can be employed to draw the one member into its advanced position relative to the other.

Abstract: A hanging device for a hardboard member, such as a hardboard-backed picture, includes pairs of prongs which grip the hardboard, and a saw-tooth structure with which the hanging device can be suspended from a nail or similar article. The prongs of each pair are angled towards each other so that they bite into the hardboard when inserted. The hanging device is preferably formed from an initially flat piece of metal. A first portion of the hanging device includes one or more openings containing the prongs and a second portion defines an opening having the sawtooth structure. In an alternative embodiment, the second portion also includes prongs, and in this embodiment, there are three sets of prongs for engaging the hardboard. After the hanging device has been driven into the hardboard, the second portion is bent away from the hardboard, so that the hanging device can be suspended from a nail or picture hanger affixed to a wall.

Abstract: A ceiling fan support for supporting a fan in a hole through a ceiling. The support is comprised of telescoping sections and is insertible through a hole in the ceiling and has teethed braces at each end adapted to be situated against a pair of spaced joists in the ceiling on each side of the hole. A tool is inserted into aligned holes in the telescoping sections and one of the telescoping sections is moved longitudinally until teeth on the braces dig into the joists thereby firmly supporting the support in the hole in the ceiling while a constant downward pressure is exerted on the telescoping sections maintaining them in fixed telescoped position.

Abstract: A combination clip and hanger is used to suspend articles from walls, especially fabric-covered soft-core partitions. In one embodiment, the clip-hanger is formed of a single strand of stiff but bendable wire. The wire defines three components of the hanger, namely, a clip, a hook, and a prong. The clip is formed by two or more segments of wire, oriented in a generally longitudinal direction, and located in approximately the same plane. The hook is a generally transverse loop of wire, connecting two of the clip-forming segments, and protruding from the plane of the clip. One or both of the free ends of the wire can be formed into a prong. In another embodiment, the wire is inserted through a generally flat backer. The backer tends to prevent injury due to the prong; it also tends to protect the fabric of the partition. When the clip-hanger of either embodiment is inserted into a fabric-covered partition, the prong separates the fibers of the fabric, generally without piercing the fibers.

Abstract: An expansible load-bearing junction box hanger assembly adapted for installation from beneath the ceiling and through a junction box opening in the ceiling, includes a pair of walls having a plurality of spike protrusions to engage two spaced adjoining ceiling joists and an elongated linearly expanding brace device which is aligned with and connected between the walls. The brace device expands from a short to a longer length to force each of the walls to contact and engage their respective ceiling joists. Each wall is provided with a receiving groove adjacent to the spike protrusions. The hanger assembly further includes an alarm device, a battery cell, and a contact switch disposed in each receiving groove and actuated when the walls engage their respective ceiling joists. The contact switches electrically connect the alarm device to the battery cell to operate the alarm device when actuated, thereby indicating that the hanger assembly has fully engaged the ceiling joists.

Abstract: A simple device and method for attaching a hanger bracket to a base ceiling is presented which greatly enhances the speed with which a drop ceiling may be installed. A cylindrical main body is surrounded by a rectangular hanger bracket support. The main body and hanger bracket support are attached together and the main body has a longitudinal cylindrical hole into which may be inserted a standard socket extender. The drive shaft of the socket extender protrudes out the bottom of the main cylindrical body. The rectangular hanger bracket support is longer than the diameter of the cylindrical body and this protruding end has a trapezoidal section cut out so that the work piece may be easily inserted and removed once installed. The main cylindrical body and hanger support are attached to the top of a telescoping pole. The drive shaft is inserted into the socket located on the inside of the top of the telescoping pole.

Abstract: A support for an electrical box, comprising a bar to be mounted between two spaced-apart wall studs or the like. The bar comprises an elongate web of sheet metal forming a front face of the bar and having side edges extending lengthwise of the bar, a pair of flanges extending rearwardly from the side edges of the web, and a forwardly-opening channel formed in the web running substantially the full length of the web between the side edges of the web.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a device on a wall in which the device includes a wall mounting pad having at least two fastener receiving openings. A plastic base plate is provided with at least two integral screw anchors that extend transverse to the rear side of the base plate at locations corresponding to the spaced locations of the fastener receiving openings in the mounting pad. Screw fasteners are adapted to be screwed into the wall anchor to expand the wall anchors into firm engagement with the opening in the wall and to provide mounting fasteners for attaching the mounting pad to the base plate.

Abstract: An interjoist hanger assembly for supporting items to be hung is formed of a pair of elongated tubular sleeves interfitting telescopically slidable one within the other. Supported at the distal end of each of the sleeves is an axial screw and a floating collar having circumferentially distributed axially extending prongs or teeth. The sleeves effect an interlock when collapsed whereby they can be rotated in unison for threading one end into an adjacent joist. When the sleeves are expanded, the opposite sleeve end can be similarly threaded into the opposite joist. With each threaded attachment, the prongs of the surrounding collar are drawn into a gripping engagement with the joist surface thereat.A saddle secured snap fit onto the outer sleeve includes side flanges to which an electrical outlet box can be mounted for attachment of an item to be hung.

Abstract: A prosthesis for replacing bone extracted from a cadaver. A preferred prosthesis is formed of two tubes of differing diameter, the larger-diameter tube beng slidable over the smaller-diameter tube to provide a telescoping assembly. A stop is provided on the smaller tube, and is adjustably positioned thereon for operatively contacting an end of the larger tube to resist contraction of the assembly after insertion within a cadaver. Threaded pins are provided at the ends of the assembly for engagement within bone of a skeleton of the cadaver. The prosthesis retains the physical appearance of a cadaver after extraction of bone for use in surgical and other therapeutic purposes on living organisms.

Abstract: A vertically elongated thin, generally planar body constructed of at least reasonably stiff and shape retentive material is provided including opposite ends and opposite face sides and edges extending between the ends. The upper end portion of the body includes a plurality of integral angulated tangs struck therefrom, projecting outwardly from the face sides and inclined outwardly from the body toward the lower end of the body. The tangs include sharpened outer lower ends and the lower end of the body includes support structure from which an article to be suspended beneath a pan roof of the type including at least one pair of laterally adjacent elongated pan roof sections including adjacent longitudinal side upwardly projecting closely juxtaposed flanges may be supported.

Abstract: An alignment bracket assembly for holding and aligning a fire sprinkler supply pipe in a horizontal or vertical orientation relative to a pair of spaced apart building members such as joists, studs or T-bar suspended ceiling frame supports comprises a central member of non-circular cross-section, preferably square, and a pair of end members in telescoping sliding engagement at opposite ends of the central member. The end members each have attachment devices at their free ends for securing them to respective spaced building members. A pipe holding bracket is slidably mounted on the central member and has a pair of arms projecting from the central member for engaging opposite faces of the fire sprinkler pipe between them. The arms can be urged towards one another to grip the fire sprinkler pipe to maintain it in a vertical or horizontal orientation and reduce the risk of displacement or misalignment of the fire sprinkler head during ceiling installation.

Abstract: A tree stand includes a pin up system for easy attachment and removal to a tree high above the ground. The tree stand includes a frame and a platform attached to the frame for supporting the weight of a user and equipment. A hanger stud having a rectangular cross section projects from the frame towards the ground. The tree stand is attached to the tree trunk with a hanger pin which includes a shank with a pointed screw tip at one end for penetrating into the tree trunk. A crank is attached to the shank for rotating the shank and facilitating penetration of the screw tip and shank into the tree trunk. A stud holder is attached to the shank and has an aperture with the same rectangular cross-sectional shape as the hanger stud and is adapted to receive the hanger stud in the aperture to securely hold the frame on the tree trunk. In addition, an automotive seat belt is attached to the frame of the tree stand and is wrapped around the tree trunk to more securely hold the tree stand to the trunk.

Abstract: A hangar for fiberglass ducts comprising a vertical arm, horizontal arm, top hook and bottom, up-turned spike, all of a single piece of wire and a support plate located on the horizontal arm by a hole through the plate through which the spike is inserted and a slot through which the vertical arm passes.

Abstract: A hanger assembly for one-handed mounting between opposing surfaces of wall studs or ceiling joists in normally inaccessible places. The hanger assembly has telescoping elements with a pilot screw and load bearing teeth on each end. Each end is independently installed. The pilot screw is used to pull in and attach the load bearing teeth on the respective end into a wooden joist or stud. The installation is thus accomplished without requiring or experiencing installation jackscrew forces which would disturb the joist and ceiling boards causing ceiling board nail displacement.

Abstract: Temporary locaters, preferably magnetic, are used to mark with high accuracy the correct positions for attaching support means to a load-bearing surface, such as a wall, at two horizontally spaced positions. An object with a substantially flat side is then supported from these positions by securely held threaded individually adjustable rods whose lower ends are bent to receive the object's weight from object hangers attached to the back of the object. One or more snubbers, preferably with resilient soft surfaces for safely contacting the adjacent wall surface, are attached to the object to obtain even spacing between the object and the wall. Initial fine adjustment and subsequent adjustment to compensate for any misalignments are obtained by individually turning threaded bushings holding up the rods.

Abstract: Improved mounting fixture for ceiling mounted electric fans and like objects including a pair of opposingly displaceable joist-engagement blocks mounted on the ends of a threaded support member.