ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,304,784, issued on May 20, was assigned to SEAS II DAY LLC (Middle Haddam, Conn.).

"Ceiling fixture accessibility device" was invented by Robert M. Dietz (Middle Haddam, Conn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention provides a remote-controlled, retractable accessibility device for ceiling and wall fixtures, such as for lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, speakers, mobiles, and the like. The device allows for the raising and lowering of the fixture via a remote wireless or wired control. The device is designed with electrical connectors that automatically disengage and reengage to cut off the flow of electricity when the fixtur...