Jigs for installing recessed light fixtures, ceiling fans, ceiling heaters or combinations
US5257775A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S269/904
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Jigs comprising rectangular plates (30, 50, and 60) have centrally positioned concentric recesses and/or holes (37, 39, 51, 53, 61, and 62) for accepting the lip (40) of recessed light fixtures, ceiling fans, and heaters during installation between adjacent ceiling joists. Jigs are attached to joists by screws passing through slots (33 and 65) which enable jigs to be adjusted side-to-side for exact position. Jigs have graduated scale (41) along edges for visual reference and correct positioning of fixture and centrally aligned slots (47) for attaching tape ruler when measuring to another fixture position. A rabbet (45) along one end allows jigs to be used as right-angle square for scribing adjacent joist. A handle (42) provides a balanced position for holding jig while attaching to joists. The jigs make it possible to wire multiple fixtures before installation. A fourth embodiment jig is spaced 0.5" below joists by spacers (72) and has concentric markings and parallel lines for positioning fixtures thereon. Jig has four dogs in radial slots for anchoring fixtures while hanger bars are permanently attached.
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