Steven A Kidwell

US Patent:

56237898, Apr 29, 1997

Filed:

Sep 12, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/304685

Inventors:

Steven A. Kidwell - Knoxville TN
John N. Forrester - Kingston TN

International Classification:

E04F 1900

US Classification:

52 28

Abstract:

A light support assembly for installation and use in a timber construction roof eaves overhang; of the type having a pair of adjoining roof rafters, a facia board, and a soffit board or plane for positioning a soffit board if desired or anticipated; is disclosed. The support assembly is provided with a coupling having a biased channel for firmly sliding and supporting at least two frame tracks for extension and retraction within the spacing provided within adjacently constructed roof rafters in a roof overhang area, and for attachment to each of the rafters. The coupling, then supported by the secured tracks, supports and has attached to it an electric box for receiving lighting or electric fixture or wiring in the roof area where the assembly is inherently designed to be installed. The assembly is installed in the environment of the roof eaves area by correlating from two to three generated positional planes from parts of the roof overhang, for secure installation and support of the electric box by the positioned and secured tracks, accordingly, in the overhang area, for supporting in desired position a lighting or flood light system to be installed in the eaves overhang area.