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US4175281A
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Ceiling mounted support structure
Assignee: Esquire Inc
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Filing: 1978-08-22
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Granted: 1979-11-20
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Expires: 1998-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A ceiling mounted support structure for mounting light fixtures, louvers, and the like, including at least one support piece mounted or supported by at least one building ceiling support, the piece having an elongate slot therein in which an enlarged end of a flipper bar rotates. The flipper bar rotates upwardly to permit the fixture part to be supported to pass upwardly therepast and rotates downwardly to provide the in-place support for the fixture part.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne F. Lonseth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:30
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V17/00; F21V17/10; F21V17/18; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/02; F21V11/00; F21V11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
Support apparatus for ceiling mounting at least a portion of a light fixture located within a ceiling opening at least partially surrounded by a building structure presenting a lip toward the opening, comprising a frame piece for resting on the lip of the building structure and having an elongate slot therein open on the side thereof toward the ceiling opening, and an elongate flipper bar having one edge operating within said slot, the edge of the slot limiting movement of said flipper bar to a support position for providing support for at least a portion of the fixture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
Support apparatus for ceiling mounting at least a portion of a light fixture located within a ceiling opening at least partially surrounded by a building structure presenting a lip toward the opening, comprising a frame piece for resting on the lip of the building structure and having an elongate slot therein open on the side thereof toward the ceiling opening, and an elongate flipper bar having one edge operating within said slot, the edge of the slot limiting movement of said flipper bar to a support position for providing support for at least a portion of the fixture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Support apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said elongate slot is annular and wherein said mating end of said flipper bar rotates therein and conforms to said slot throughout the limits of its rotation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Support apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said elongate slot encompasses more than 180 degrees of circumference of said mating end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
Support apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said flipper bar includes an oblique angle to permit the end thereof operating within said frame slot to be located above the building structure lip on which said frame piece rests so as to permit a supporting portion of said flipper bar to be in a lower attitude.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Support apparatus in accordance with claim 4, wherein said supporting portion of said flipper bar is in an attitude substantially flush with the ceiling when in its support position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
Support apparatus in accordance with claim 1, and including a second frame piece at a vertically different position from said first named frame piece, said second frame piece having an elongate piece having an elongate slot therein open on the side thereof toward the ceiling opening, and a second elongate flipper bar having one edge operating within the slot of said second frame piece, the edge of such slot limiting movement of said second flipper bar to a support position for providing support for a different portion of the fixture than that supported by said first named flipper bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
Support apparatus in accordance with claim 1, and including another frame piece adjacent said first named frame piece and at an angle therewith, said another frame piece having an elongate slot therein open on the side thereof toward the ceiling opening, and another elongate flipper bar having one end operating within the slot of said another frame piece, the edge of such slot limiting movement of said another flipper bar to a support position for providing support for the portion of the fixture also supported by said first named flipper bar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
Support apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein the adjacent corners of said first named flipper bar and said another flipper bar are mitered so as to avoid interference between said flipper bars when in their respective support positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
Support apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein support is provided in a manner such that the light fixture rests on said flipper bar.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-11-19 | 1983-05-21 | 1983-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-19 | 1987-05-21 | 1987-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-19 | 1991-05-21 | 1991-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |