Recessed lighting fixture mounting
US6286265A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C2003/026
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support for mounting a lighting fixture in recessed position in a suspension ceiling of inverted T-bars extending generally parallel to one another and spaced apart a certain distance. The support is in the form of an elongate sheet metal bar for installation in generally vertical position bridging two T-bars. As installed, the sheet metal bar has upper and lower edges and a pair of notches in its lower edge spaced apart the aforesaid distance. The sheet metal bar is placeable in a bridging position on the two inverted T-bars with the two T-bars extending through the notches in the support bar. The sheet metal bar has end portions extending outward beyond the notches. Each end portion includes a primary tab bendable to extend generally at right angles with respect to the sheet metal bar in position extending alongside an outside face of the respective inverted T-bar. The primary tab is formed to define a secondary tab for being bent to extend generally at right angles to the remainder of the primary tab over the enlarged edge of the respective inverted T-bar.
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