US4181293A
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Handrail support hardware
Assignee: HARROW SECURITIES Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1977-09-22
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Granted: 1980-01-01
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Expires: 1997-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A bracket arrangement for mounting a handrail onto a support at variable predetermined spacing therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph S. Laribee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:37
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F11/00; E04F11/18; E04F11/1802; E04F11/1804; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32442; Y10T403/32451; Y10T403/32459; Y10T403/51
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
In combination with a handrail and a vertical support therefor, a handrail support assembly comprising, a pair of essentially identical bracket members, one of said members adapted to be mounted to said support and the other to said handrail, each of said bracket members having a mounting plate and an arm extending outwardly from said mounting plate intermediate the ends thereof, said arms having mating serrations defined thereon in the direction of the handrails, elongated slots in said arms perpendicular to said serrations adapted to receive a clamping means therethrough whereby the arms are positioned to uniformly predetermine the distance of the handrail from the support and the arms are held in compressive engagement with said mating serrations intermeshed, and means in each mounting plate on either side of the arm for securing each plate to one of the handrail and the support whereby the mounting plate is secured on either side of the arm, said means including slots elongated in the direction of the handrail in at least one of said members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
In combination with a handrail and a vertical support therefor, a handrail support assembly comprising, a pair of essentially identical bracket members, one of said members adapted to be mounted to said support and the other to said handrail, each of said bracket members having a mounting plate and an arm extending outwardly from said mounting plate intermediate the ends thereof, said arms having mating serrations defined thereon in the direction of the handrails, elongated slots in said arms perpendicular to said serrations adapted to receive a clamping means therethrough whereby the arms are positioned to uniformly predetermine the distance of the handrail from the support and the arms are held in compressive engagement with said mating serrations intermeshed, and means in each mounting plate on either side of the arm for securing each plate to one of the handrail and the support whereby the mounting plate is secured on either side of the arm, said means including slots elongated in the direction of the handrail in at least one of said members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the member not having slots elongated in the direction of the handrail has slots elongated in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the handrail.
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) | 1982-12-31 | 1983-07-02 | 1984-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-31 | 1987-07-02 | 1988-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-31 | 1991-07-02 | 1992-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |