Patent ID: 8087631
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: E04B,F21V,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A load bearing assembly for supporting a lighting or fan fixture on a drop ceiling comprising: an elongated one-piece center bracket having a longitudinal central channel, a top portion, and a bottom portion; a one-piece elongated tubular bar of rectangular cross section extending through said central channel, said tubular bar having two ends; said bracket extending around the periphery of said tubular bar; an elongated end bracket at each end of said tubular bar, said end bracket having two ends and two sides; widely spaced support legs extending downwards from each of said ends of said end brackets; a turnbuckle having an upper and a lower end; said lower end of said turnbuckle pivotally attached to said center bracket; said support legs include lower ends; notches in said support legs located a first distance above said support leg lower ends; said notches creating removable end portions on said support leg lower ends; stubs of rectangular cross section extending from said sides of said end brackets, said stubs received within said tubular bar and slideable with respect to said bar; a flat bracket back plate enclosed within said tubular bar; and an electrical box secured to said bottom portion of said center bracket.