US5183233A
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Universal fixture support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-05-10
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Granted: 1993-02-02
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Expires: 2011-05-10
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a support for hanging an electrical fixture to a ceiling or wall and a method for suspending the fixture. The support comprises a novel panel which is intended to be affixed to the grid work of a house and a support affixed to the panel which holds the electrical fixture. A slot is provided on the rear of the panel to hold the panel flush against a flat surface by carry therein wiring.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph LaPalomento
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:04
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/02; F21V21/03; E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/006; F04; F04D; F04D29/00; F04D29/60; F04D29/601
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A universal electrical fixture hanging system for suspending an electrical fixture from a flat surface having a grid comprising in combination: a flat panel having a series of apertures to receive fasteners therein and shaped to be attached to said grid; said panel having a central opening through which wires from an electrical source pass and a slot on its rear said passing through said central opening; said slot being adapted to receive a wire to allow placement of said panel flush with said flat surface; a support means for said fixture detachably mounted to said panel over said central opening for supporting said fixture, said support means having an opening aligned with said central opening on said panel and a hook element for supporting said fixture to permit attachment of wires from said fixture to the wires from said electrical source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A universal electrical fixture hanging system for suspending an electrical fixture from a flat surface having a grid comprising in combination: a flat panel having a series of apertures to receive fasteners therein and shaped to be attached to said grid; said panel having a central opening through which wires from an electrical source pass and a slot on its rear said passing through said central opening; said slot being adapted to receive a wire to allow placement of said panel flush with said flat surface; a support means for said fixture detachably mounted to said panel over said central opening for supporting said fixture, said support means having an opening aligned with said central opening on said panel and a hook element for supporting said fixture to permit attachment of wires from said fixture to the wires from said electrical source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The universal hanging system of claim 1 wherein the apertures of said panel are countersunk and buttons are provided for said apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The universal system of claim 1 wherein the front side of said panel is decorative.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The universal hanging system of claim 1 including a cover over said panel, said cover having an opening aligned with the opening of said panel and being mounted between said panel and said support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The universal hanging system of claim 1 including a decorative molding on the front side of said panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The universal hanging system of claim 1 wherein said panel comprises wood.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The universal hanging system of claim 1 including an electrical fixture suspended from said support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
A method for operatively suspending an electrical fixture from a flat surface having a grid and a source of electricity comprising the steps of: attaching the universal hanging system of claim 1 to said grid with fasteners; placing an electrical fixture on the support of said hanging system, then connecting wires from the electrical fixture to the wires from an electrical source.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 8 including the steps of inserting the wires from said electrical source into the slot on said panel prior to attachment of the panel to said grid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 9 wherein said wires from said electrical source are adhesively held within said slot.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 8 wherein said grid is a ceiling joist.
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