Arrangements, braces, and methods for supporting an arm of an ornamental fixture
AssigneeSchonbek Worldwide Lighitng Inc.
InventorsGeorge Bayer, Andrew J. Schonbek, Daniel Tucker
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Abstract
Arrangements, braces, and methods for supporting an arm of an ornamental fixture, for example, chandeliers, are provided. The arrangements and braces include elongated elements having first ends adapted to be mounted to a support, a second free end, and a platform located between the first end and the second end for supporting the arm of the fixture. Aspects of the invention may be used to support fragile arms of chandeliers, for example, glass arms. Aspects of the invention allow for the use of longer arms, for example, for use in chandeliers over 10 feet in diameter, or for arms having higher loadings, for example, having heavier or more numerous ornaments and light fixtures.
Claims15
An arrangement for supporting a decorative fixture, the arrangement comprising:
- a glass arm having a first end adapted to mount to a support and a second free end adapted for mounting the decorative fixture;
- a brace for supporting the glass arm, the brace comprising:
- an elongated element having a first end adapted to mount to the support and a free second end;
- and
- at least one platform located between the first end and the second end of the elongated element, the platform adapted to support the glass arm;
- and
- a cushioning material located on the platform.
A method of supporting an arm of an ornamental fixture, the method comprising:
- providing a brace comprising an elongated element having a first end adapted to mount to a support and a free second end, and at least one platform located between the first end and the second end, the platform adapted to support the arm of the fixture:
- mounting the first end of the brace to the support;
- mounting the arm of the ornamental fixture to the support and to the brace wherein the arm is supported by the at least one platform;
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- positioning a cushioning material between the arm and the platform of the brace.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.