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A connection node comprising a base member and plug member. The plug member retracts into, and extends out of, the base member which can be installed in a floor, wall and/or ceiling. When the plug member is retracted, a cap may be used to conceal the base unit and plug member within the floor, wall

A connection node comprising a base member and plug member. The plug member retracts into, and extends out of, the base member which can be installed in a floor, wall and/or ceiling. When the plug member is retracted, a cap may be used to conceal the base unit and plug member within the floor, wall and/or ceiling. The base member and plug member may be cylindrical whereby the plug member has a threaded exterior surface which mates with a threaded interior cavity of the base member. In such a configuration, the plug member may be removed from or inserted into said base member allowing a connection member (e.g., eye-hook) to be inserted. A series of connection nodes may be installed within the floor, walls and/or ceiling of a subject environment to create a system for connecting articles.

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1. A connection node comprising: a base member defining a cavity, said cavity at least partially threaded, said base member having a collar defining a first upper recess and second lower recess proximate said cavity, said base member configured to be retained within a floor, wall or ceiling with an

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A connection node comprising: a base member defining a cavity, said cavity at least partially threaded, said base member having a collar defining a first upper recess and second lower recess proximate said cavity, said base member configured to be retained within a floor, wall or ceiling with an upper surface of said collar being substantially flush with a surface of said floor, wall or ceiling when installed, said first upper recess having a greater diameter than said second lower recess;a plug member having an outer surface, said outer surface at least partially threaded;a top cap removably connectable to said plug member, said top cap formed of a circular plate-like upper portion having a first diameter and a circular member extending from a bottom of said circular plate-like upper portion having a second diameter smaller than said first diameter; andwherein said plug member is dimensioned to be received by said cavity of said base member in a threaded relationship, said cavity dimensioned to allow said plug member to be fully refracted therein or extended therefrom such that when said plug member is fully retracted, said circular plate-like upper portion resides within said first upper recess and said circular member resides within said second lower recess such that an upper surface of said top cap is substantially flush with said upper surface of said collar and a surface of said floor, wall or ceiling when said base member is retained therein thereby concealing said base member and plug member when said connection node is not in use. 2. The connection node of claim 1 wherein an outer surface of said base member is threaded. 3. The connection node of claim 1 wherein said top cap comprises a flat plate. 4. The connection node of claim 1 wherein said base member and plug member have a circular cross-section. 5. A connection node comprising: a base member defining a central cavity having a threaded surface, said base member having a collar defining a first upper recess and second lower recess proximate said cavity, said base member configured to be retained within a floor, wall or ceiling with an upper surface of said collar being substantially flush with a surface of said floor, wall or ceiling when installed, said first upper recess having a greater diameter than said second lower recess;a plug member having a threaded outer surface configured to mate with said threaded surface of said cavity permitting said plug member to move relative to said base member; anda top cap removably connectable to said plug member, said top cap formed of a circular plate-like upper portion having a first diameter and a circular member extending from a bottom of said circular plate-like upper portion having a second diameter smaller than said first diameter such that when said plug member is fully refracted in said base member, said circular plate-like upper portion resides within said first upper recess and said circular member resides within said second lower recess such that an upper surface of said top cap is substantially flush with said upper surface of said collar and a surface of said floor, wall or ceiling when said base member is retained therein thereby concealing said base member and plug member when said connection node is not in use. 6. The connection node of claim 5 wherein an outer surface of said base member is threaded. 7. The connection node of claim 5 wherein said top cap comprises a flat plate. 8. The connection node of claim 5 wherein said base member and plug member have a circular cross-section. 9. A connection node comprising: a base member defining a cavity, said cavity at least partially threaded, said base member having a collar defining a first upper recess and second lower recess proximate said cavity, said base member configured to be retained within a floor, wall or ceiling with an upper surface of said collar being substantially flush with a surface of said floor, wall or ceiling when installed, said first upper recess having a greater diameter than said second lower recess;a plug member having an outer surface, said outer surface at least partially threaded;wherein said plug member is dimensioned to be received by said cavity in a threaded relationship, said cavity is dimensioned to allow said plug member to be fully refracted therein or extended therefrom; anda top cap formed of a circular plate-like upper portion having a first diameter and a circular member extending from a bottom of said circular plate-like upper portion having a second diameter smaller than said first diameter wherein said circular plate-like upper portion resides within said first upper recess and said circular member resides within said second lower recess such that an upper surface of said top cap is substantially flush with said upper surface of said collar and a surface of said floor, wall or ceiling when said base member is retained therein thereby concealing said base member and plug member when said connection node is not in use.