System and method of baluster installation
OwnerJared Townsendinventor
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Abstract
A baluster support sleeve for securing a baluster to a stair includes a body including an outer surface and an alignment wing extending from the outer surface. The alignment wing is designed to secure the baluster support sleeve within an installation hole defined in a stair. A baluster recess is defined through the body and interior walls surround the baluster recess. A lower end of a baluster may be received within the baluster recess. The baluster may be secured within the baluster recess and raised into position within a banister to form a handrail for a stairway.
Claims17
A baluster support sleeve for securing a baluster to a stair within an installation hole having a first diameter, said baluster support sleeve comprising:
- a body including an outer surface less than or equal to the first diameter;
- a baluster recess defined through said body, wherein one or more interior walls surround said baluster recess;
- and,
- an alignment wing extending from said outer surface of said body and beyond the first diameter, wherein said alignment wing is configured to secure the baluster support sleeve to the stair by being driven directly down into the stair surrounding the installation hole without rotation of the baluster support sleeve.
A method of installing a baluster comprising:
- orienting a baluster support sleeve with respect to an installation hole within a stair, the installation hole having a first diameter, wherein said baluster support sleeve includes a body including an outer surface with a diameter less than or equal to the first diameter, a baluster recess defined through said body, and an alignment wing extending from said outer surface of said body outward beyond the first diameter;
- driving said baluster support sleeve into said installation hole and said alignment wing into the stair surrounding the installation hole using a downward force into the installation hole and without rotating said baluster support sleeve;
- fitting a lower end of a baluster into said baluster recess of said baluster support sleeve;
- securing an upper end of said baluster to a banister.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.