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A suspended ceiling fixture for hanging items from a suspended ceiling that is adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom includes a body spanning a distance between adjacent frame members of a suspended ceiling. The fixture also includes brackets for hanging the body from the adjacent frame members.

A suspended ceiling fixture for hanging items from a suspended ceiling that is adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom includes a body spanning a distance between adjacent frame members of a suspended ceiling. The fixture also includes brackets for hanging the body from the adjacent frame members. Additionally included is a hanger assembly for hanging an item from the fixture, where the hanger assembly is adjustable along the body of the fixture.

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We claim: 1. A system comprising: a plurality of frame members defining an open gridwork suspended over a floor, the plurality of frame members including a first frame member and a second frame member extending substantially parallel to the first frame member; a plurality of tiles supported by the

We claim: 1. A system comprising: a plurality of frame members defining an open gridwork suspended over a floor, the plurality of frame members including a first frame member and a second frame member extending substantially parallel to the first frame member; a plurality of tiles supported by the plurality of frame members, including a first tile supported between the first and second frame members; and a grid spanner including: a channel member having a first end and a second end, defining a length between the first and second ends, and forming an inner track extending lengthwise along the channel member; a hanger assembly slidably received in the track of the channel member, wherein the hanger assembly includes a first hook member and a second hook member each having a base portion slidably received in the inner track of the channel member and wherein the first hook member and the second hook member are adapted to mate in a complementary fit; a first end bracket fixedly connected to the first end of the channel member and having a first hook portion that is releasably secured to the first frame member, the first hook portion having a lateral width that is greater than a thickness of the first hook portion; and a second end bracket connected to the second end of the channel member and releasably secured to the second frame member, wherein the first frame member includes a web portion that is substantially vertical and a flange portion that is substantially horizontal, and further wherein the first end bracket includes a hook portion adapted to extend over the web portion, a body portion adapted to extend along the web portion, a tread portion adapted to extend along the flange portion, and a riser portion adapted to extend below the flange portion, the first tile being supported on the tread portion, and the channel member being spaced from the tread portion by the riser portion such that the channel member is disposed below the flange portion. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first frame member has a transverse cross-section that is substantially L-shaped. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the first frame member has a transverse cross-section that has a substantially inverted T-shape. 4. The system of claim 1, wherein each of the first hook member and the second hook member include a hook portion protruding from the channel member. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the first tile abuts the first and second end brackets. 6. The system of claim 1, further comprising an item to be hung from the grid spanner, the item weighing at least about 25 pounds. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein: the first end bracket slidably engages the first frame member at a selected longitudinal position; and the second end bracket slidably engages the second frame member at the selected longitudinal position. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the first end bracket is placed over the first frame member and slidably engages therewith, and wherein the second end bracket is placed over the second frame member and slidably engages therewith. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the selected longitudinal position is adjustable while the first end bracket is engaged with the first frame member and the second end bracket is engaged with the second frame member. 10. A system comprising: a plurality of frame members defining an open gridwork suspended over a floor, the plurality of frame members including a first frame member and a second frame member extending substantially parallel to the first frame member; a plurality of tiles supported by the plurality of frame members, including a first tile supported between the first and second frame members; and a grid spanner including: a channel member having a first end and a second end, defining a length between the first and second ends, and forming an inner track extending lengthwise along the channel member; a hanger assembly slidably received in the track of the channel member; a first end bracket fixedly connected to the first end of the channel member and having a first hook portion that is releasably secured to the first frame member, the first hook portion having a lateral width that is greater than a thickness of the first hook portion; and a second end bracket connected to the second end of the channel member and releasably secured to the second frame member, wherein the first frame member includes a web portion that is substantially vertical and a flange portion that is substantially horizontal, and further wherein the first end bracket includes a hook portion adapted to extend over the web portion, a body portion adapted to extend along the web portion, a tread portion adapted to extend along the flange portion, and a riser portion adapted to extend below the flange portion, the first tile being supported on the tread portion, and the channel member being spaced from the tread portion by the riser portion such that the channel member is disposed below the flange portion. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the first frame member has a transverse cross-section that is substantially L-shaped. 12. The system of claim 10, wherein the first frame member has a transverse cross-section that has a substantially inverted T-shape. 13. The system of claim 10, wherein the hanger assembly includes a first hook member and a second hook member adapted to mate in a complementary fit. 14. The system of claim 10, wherein the hanger assembly includes first and second hook members each having a base portion slidably received in the inner track of the channel member and each of the base portions of the first hook member and the second hook member include a hook portion protruding from the channel member. 15. The system of claim 10, wherein: the first end bracket slidably engages the first frame member at a selected longitudinal position; and the second end bracket slidably engages the second frame member at the selected longitudinal position. 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the first end bracket is placed over the first frame member and slidably engages therewith, and wherein the second end bracket is placed over the second frame member and slidably engages therewith. 17. The system of claim 15, wherein the selected longitudinal position is adjustable while the first end bracket is engaged with the first frame member and the second end bracket is engaged with the second frame member. 18. A support assembly for use with laterally adjacent and substantially parallel first and second frame members of a suspended ceiling, the support assembly comprising: a cross-member including: a channel portion that is substantially elongate and has a substantially C-shaped transverse cross-section; a first brace portion adapted to slidably engage the first frame member at a desired longitudinal position, the first brace portion rigidly extending from the channel portion; a second brace portion adapted to be secured along the second frame member at the desired longitudinal position; a first sliding hanger received within the channel portion such that it is longitudinally adjustable along the channel portion; and a second sliding hanger received within the channel portion such that it is longitudinally adjustable along the channel portion; wherein the first sliding hanger includes a first rider portion having a first recess and a first finger and the second sliding hanger includes a second rider portion having a second recess and a second finger, and wherein the first and second sliding hangers are adapted to mate in a complementary fit with the first finger being received in the second recess and the second finger being received in the first recess. 19. The support assembly of claim 18, wherein the first and second sliding hangers each include a rider portion received in the channel portion and a clasp portion protruding from the channel portion. 20. The support assembly of claim 18, wherein the first sliding hanger includes a first clasp portion and the second sliding hanger includes a second clasp portion, and further wherein the complementary fit includes the first and second clasp portions facing in opposite directions and being side-by-side. 21. The support assembly of claim 20, wherein the complementary fit includes the first and second clasp portions forming a substantially closed loop. 22. A system comprising: a plurality of frame members defining an open gridwork suspended over a floor, the plurality of frame members including a first frame member and a second frame member extending substantially parallel to the first frame member; a plurality of tiles supported by the plurality of frame members, the plurality of tiles including a first tile supported between the first and second frame members; and a grid spanner slidably mounted to the first and second frame members at a selected longitudinal position, including: a channel member having a first end and a second end, defining a length between the first and second ends, and forming an inner track extending lengthwise along the channel member; a first brace portion rigidly extending from the first end and placed over the first frame member to slidably engage therewith; a second brace portion rigidly extending from the second end and placed over the second frame member to slidably engage therewith; and a hanger assembly slidably received in the track of the channel member so as to slidably adjust to a selected lateral position between the first and second frame members; wherein the first frame member includes a web portion that is substantially vertical and a flange portion that is substantially horizontal, and further wherein the first brace portion includes a hook portion adapted to extend over the web portion, a body portion adapted to extend along the web portion, a tread portion adapted to extend along the flange portion, and a riser portion adapted to extend below the flange portion, the first tile being supported on the tread portion, and the channel member being spaced from the tread portion by the riser portion such that the channel member is disposed below the flange portion. 23. The system of claim 22 wherein the selected longitudinal position is adjustable while the first brace portion is engaged with the first frame member and the second brace portion is engaged with the second frame member. 24. The system of claim 22 wherein the hanger assembly includes: a first sliding hanger received within the channel member such that it is slidable along the channel member; and a second sliding hanger received within the channel member such that it is slidable along the channel member; and wherein the second sliding hanger has a shape that is complementary to a shape of the first sliding hanger. 25. A system comprising: a plurality of frame members defining an open framework ceiling suspended over a floor, the plurality of frame members including a first frame member and a second frame member extending substantially parallel to the first frame member; a plurality of tiles supported by the plurality of frame members, including a first tile supported between the first and second frame members; and a grid spanner including: a cross member extending parallel to and beneath the first tile, wherein the cross member has a first end and a second end, defining a length between the first and second ends; a first end bracket extending from the first end and coupled to the first frame member; a second end bracket rigidly extending from the second end and coupled to the second frame member; and a first hanger attached to the cross members wherein the first frame member includes a web portion that is substantially vertical and a flange portion that is substantially horizontal, and further wherein the first end bracket includes a hook portion adapted to extend over the web portion, a body portion adapted to extend along the web portion, a tread portion adapted to extend along the flange portion, and a riser portion adapted to extend below the flange portion, the first tile being supported on the tread portion, and the cross member being spaced from the tread portion by the riser portion such that the cross member is disposed below the flange portion. 26. The system of claim 25, wherein the first end bracket slidably engages the first frame member and the second end bracket slidably engages the second frame member. 27. The system of claim 25, wherein the cross member is spaced apart from the first tile. 28. The system of claim 25, wherein the first hanger is adapted to be selectively positioned along the cross member. 29. The system of claim 25, further comprising a second hanger adapted to be selectively positioned along the cross member. 30. The system of claim 25, further comprising display signage coupled to the first hanger. 31. The system of claim 25, wherein the cross member has a substantially C-shaped cross section.