Patent ID: 6450669
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: F21V

Abstract:
A stand for an elongate light fixture having at least a first attachment element, comprising:a. at least a first generally vertical support having an upper end and a lower end spaced from said upper end; b. a first generally horizontal member having a first end attached to said first vertical support adjacent said upper end, said horizontal member for suspending the light fixture therebelow; and c. at least a first height adjustment mechanism, comprising: i. a guide attached to said first horizontal member and having an arcuate surface located above the light fixture when the light fixture is supported by the stand; ii. an elongate flexible member having an end, a first portion and a second portion spaced from said first portion, said end of said elongate flexible member adapted for engaging the first attachment element of the light fixture, said first portion engaging said arcuate surface of said guide; and iii. a securing device attached to said vertical support and located between said upper and lower ends of said vertical support, said securing device for releasably engaging said second portion of said flexible member.