US3630490A
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Side-mounted support
Assignee: Blumcraft of Pittsburgh LP
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Filing: 1970-06-17
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1990-06-17
Abstract
Abstract Mounting means is provided for a glass panel which is part of a handrail unit; the mounting means being adapted for flush mounting on the overhung side of the structure which supports the mounting means so that the top edge thereof is flush with the upper surface of the supporting structure.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Horgan Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:29
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F11/00; E04F11/18; E04F11/181; E04F11/1851; E04F11/1853; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/5454
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A side-mounted support means for fixedly attaching a glass panel portion of a handrailing to the side of an overhung supporting structure, comprising: an inverted F-shaped bracket having transverse holes through the stem thereof for reception of mounting hardware to mount said bracket to said overhung supporting structure; a complimentally configured bracket having a lower flange transversely extending from a stem portion to engage the lower flange of the inverted F-shaped bracket so that the outer surfaces thereof are coplanar, and an upper transverse flange extending in overlying relation with the upper flange of said inverted F-shaped bracket, said upper flanges having a hole therein for reception of fastening hardware; fastening hardware in the hole in said upper flanges holding the brackets together; a panel support for said glass panel innerfitted between the upwardly extending stems of said brackets comprising a T-shaped member having a longitudinally extending slot in the upper surface thereof for reception of the glass panel and at least one longitudinally extending slot in the upper surface of the cross portion thereof; attachment means attaching said cross portions to said stems for mounting said T-shaped member on said brackets; and a longitudinally extending insert in said slot in the upper surface of said cross portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A side-mounted support means for fixedly attaching a glass panel portion of a handrailing to the side of an overhung supporting structure, comprising: an inverted F-shaped bracket having transverse holes through the stem thereof for reception of mounting hardware to mount said bracket to said overhung supporting structure; a complimentally configured bracket having a lower flange transversely extending from a stem portion to engage the lower flange of the inverted F-shaped bracket so that the outer surfaces thereof are coplanar, and an upper transverse flange extending in overlying relation with the upper flange of said inverted F-shaped bracket, said upper flanges having a hole therein for reception of fastening hardware; fastening hardware in the hole in said upper flanges holding the brackets together; a panel support for said glass panel innerfitted between the upwardly extending stems of said brackets comprising a T-shaped member having a longitudinally extending slot in the upper surface thereof for reception of the glass panel and at least one longitudinally extending slot in the upper surface of the cross portion thereof; attachment means attaching said cross portions to said stems for mounting said T-shaped member on said brackets; and a longitudinally extending insert in said slot in the upper surface of said cross portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said insert has an upper surface flush with the upper surface of the cross portion of said T-shaped member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said insert extends above the surface of said T-shaped member and a facia member extends along one side of the stem of said complimentally configured bracket and embraces the extension of said insert.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said insert extending above the surface of said T-shaped member is disposed on the cross portion of said T-shaped member on the opposite side of said glass panel from the inverted F-shaped bracket and is spaced from said glass panel, and a portion of the facia member embracing said extending insert lies between said insert and said glass panel; and a filler member is provided between said glass panel and said last-mentioned portion of said facia member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | 1975-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | 1979-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | 1983-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |