Illumination – Supports – Ceiling-suspended support
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Swann, J. J. (Department: 3677)
Illumination
Supports
Ceiling-suspended support
C362S404000, C362S406000, C362S433000, C362S806000, C362S147000, C362S457000, C362S339000, C063S028000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10774264
ABSTRACT:
Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support. Aspects of the invention may be used for large fixtures, such as large chandeliers, to minimize or prevent the twisting of long chains of ornaments and to support the loading of larger ornaments.
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U.S. Appl. No. 10/773,551, filed on Feb. 5, 2004 entitled “Arrangements, Braces and Methods for Supporting an Arm of an Ornamental Fixture”.
Bayer George
Schonbek Andrew J.
Tavano Carl
Tucker Daniel
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & & Mesiti P.C.
Reese David
Schonbek Worldwide Lighting Inc.
Swann J. J.
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