Patent ID: 7008085
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: F21S,F21V

Abstract:
1. A servicing system for a suspended lighting assembly including a light fixture attached by chain links to a mount assembly on a ceiling and including a first power cord for connecting light means on the fixture to an electrical source at the ceiling, said system facilitating the servicing the light fixture at a lowered suspended height, said system comprising: a connector member in said first power cord including a socket member and a plug member operatively coupled in an mounted condition and uncoupled at a service condition; a elongated second power cord operatively coupled with said plug member and said socket member of said connector member in said service condition; a releasable link in said chain links, said releasable link being engaged between adjacent links in said mounted condition, and disengaged from said adjacent links in said service condition; an adjustable length tether assembly having a first end connected in said service condition to said chain links above said releasable link, and a second end operatively connected in said service condition to said light fixture and supporting said light fixture in said service position at a suspended height for maintenance and repair thereof.