Patent ID: 6553851
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method to activate a test button on an emergency exit sign or other emergency lighting systems using a clamp comprising a generally U-shaped member (10) with an elongated base, a first side, and a second side, an elongated longitudinal channel (40) formed on the lower region of the base between said first and second sides, a threaded hole formed on said first side of the base member through which a first threaded bolt (50) is attached, and a second threaded bolt (20) releasably attached to the base through the channel using a nut (30) and comprising the steps of:(a) locating said emergency exit sign or other emergency lighting system; (b) locating a test button on a side of said emergency exit sign or other emergency lighting system; (c) placing said U-shaped member on said emergency exit sign or other emergency lighting system so that the U-shaped member generally surrounds said emergency exit sign or other emergency lighting system and said elongated channel is opposite said side comprising said test button; and an inner surface of said second side is in contact with said emergency exit sign or other emergency lighting system; (d) locating by moving along said channel said second bolt directly opposite said test button; (e) securing from further movement of said second bolt along elongated channel using said nut; (f) moving said U-shaped base member in a direction so that said second bolt contacts with and subsequently activates said test button; and (g) turning said first threaded bolt member in a direction to releasably secure said clamp against said emergency exit sign or other emergency lighting system within said U-shaped member.