Adjustable bar and fixture box assembly

Details Adjustable bar and fixture box assembly Adjustable bar and fixture box assembly

2005-06-13

2008-09-30

Shriver, J. Allen (Department: 3632)

Supports

With means to facilitate installation, repair, or...

For support cutting or piercing

C248S201000, C248S216100, C248S214000, C248S343000, C248S344000, C248S906000, C248S200100, C248S227300, C248S227400, C248S230500, C248S231610

Reexamination Certificate

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07429025

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.

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