Tuan Oliva

US Patent:

61998133, Mar 13, 2001

Filed:

Jun 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/334442

Inventors:

Tuan Oliva - Weslaco TX

International Classification:

B42F 1300

US Classification:

248343

Abstract:

A fixture decoration assembly for changing the appearance of a selected ceiling-mounted fixture employs a first elongated sleeve portion and a second elongated sleeve portion. The first and second sleeve portions each has an arcuate cross-section and a contoured outer surface. Bracing panels extend from the interior surface of each sleeve portion and cooperatively maintain the suspension member included with the selected ceiling-mounted fixture in a fixed position with respect to the sleeve portions. In an alternate embodiment, the bracing panels are supplemented with compressible material is disposed between the sleeve portions to surround and brace a flexible suspension member included with the selected ceiling-mounted fixture. The exterior of each sleeve is contoured and includes at least one cutting guide that facilitates shortening of the sleeve portions to standard, predetermined lengths. A post-and-aperture arrangement prevents unwanted vertical shifting of the sleeve portions, and a tongue-and-groove arrangement prevents lateral shifting between the sleeve portions.