Patent ID: 8356367

Claim:
An adjustable support apparatus ( 10 ) for sanitary fixtures ( 13 ), comprising: a. a plurality of mounting brackets ( 20 ) to anchor the device to opposing surfaces ( 17 ), wherein the mounting bracket comprises: i. a mounting plate ( 22 ) for engaging a surface ( 17 ) and for receiving fasteners ( 71 ) to attach the mounting plate ( 22 ) to the surface ( 17 ); ii. a suspension support surface ( 24 ) extending orthogonally from the mounting plate ( 22 ) for supporting an adjustable lift actuator ( 40 ); and, iii. a plurality of guide flanges ( 26 ) extending from the vertical edges of the mounting plate ( 22 ) for guiding the moveable carriages ( 30 ); b. a plurality of adjustable lift actuators ( 40 ) suspended from the mounting brackets ( 20 ); c. a plurality of moveable carriages ( 30 ) suspended from the adjustable lift actuators ( 40 ) and adjustable in height relative to the mounting brackets ( 20 ); and, d. a plurality of hanger beams ( 48 ) attached to opposing moveable carriages ( 30 ) for supporting the underside of the sanitary fixture ( 13 ).