Mounting devices for exit signs and other fixtures

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2008-04-01

2008-04-01

Davis, Cassandra (Department: 3611)

Card, picture, or sign exhibiting

Illuminated sign

Lamp box

C439S537000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07350327

ABSTRACT:
Canopy mounting devices that cover junction boxes of various configurations and provide a pleasing, finished appearance to a resulting installation are disclosed. Certain embodiments of a canopy mounting device include a universal mounting plate integrally formed with a connector of the mounting device such that direct mounting to junction boxes of different configurations is possible. The mounting devices accommodate not only appropriate mountings of junction boxes within ceilings or walls but also inappropriate mountings, such as when junction boxes are recessed too deeply within a ceiling or wall or mounted with junction box edges extending outwardly from the ceiling or wall.

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