Patent ID: 8177176
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: E04B,E04C,F21V,H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A hanger bar assembly for recessed lighting fixtures, comprising: a first bar having a channel; a second bar disposed within the channel, wherein the second bar moves within the channel for a telescoping action; a first bracket, the first bracket including a polygonal first ear portion leading to a first bent arm set at a skewed angle therefrom; means for joining the first bracket to an end of the first bar; a second bracket, the second bracket including a polygonal second ear portion leading to a second bent arm set at a skewed angle therefrom; means for joining the second bracket to an end of the second bar; wherein each of the first and second bent arms includes a downwardly extending bumper portion leading to a foot and the bumper portion provides a surface at an approximate right angle relative to the respective first and second bars, and the bent arms include respective nail holders each having a hole therein; and a nail engaging each nail holder wherein each nail extends at a skewed angle relative to the first and second bars.