Baluster installation device and methods of use
OwnerJared William Bombaciinventor
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Abstract
A baluster installation device and related methods of use may be used to aid in holding, leveling, and properly installing balusters, spindles, rails, and similar components. The device may be configured to be removable attachable to a component, such as a baluster. The device may further be configured to aid in proper alignment and spacing of balusters and may include one or more features to aid in location and marking of locations or distances. The device may also include one or more features configured to aid in properly aligning retention components, such as screws. The device may also include one or more additional components or features, which may optionally be removable or attachable, such as a level or thumb screws.
Claims20
An installation device, comprising:
- a bottom side;
- a right side;
- and
- a left side;
- wherein at least one first end of at least one of the bottom side, the right side, and the left side defines a front surface, at least one second end of at least one of the bottom side, the right side, and the left side defines a back surface, and the bottom side, the right side, and the left side define an at least partially open cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a baluster, and further comprising at least one baluster retention feature, further wherein the at least one baluster retention feature is configured to adjustably apply force to at least a first baluster surface of the baluster.
An installation device, comprising:
- a bottom side;
- a right side;
- a left side;
- and
- a thumb screw;
- wherein at least one first end of at least one of the bottom side, the right side, and the left side defines a front surface, at least one second end of at least one of the bottom side, the right side, and the left side defines a back surface, and the bottom side, the right side, and the left side define an at least partially open cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a baluster, and further wherein the thumb screw passes through a first opening defined by the left side, and the right side defines a second opening configured to receive a fastener, and further wherein the thumb screw is configured to adjustably apply force to at least a first baluster surface of the baluster.
A method of using an installation device, comprising:
- placing the installation device against a starting surface;
- creating a mark to denote the location on a first edge of a first baluster using a second edge of the installation device;
- attaching the installation device to the first baluster proximal to a first end of the first baluster;
- aligning the first edge of the first baluster with the mark;
- affixing the first end of the first baluster to a first retention surface;
- moving the installation device and connecting the installation device proximal to a second end of the first baluster;
- and
- affixing the second end of the first baluster to a second retention surface;
- wherein the installation device comprises a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, and further wherein at least one first end of at least one of the bottom side, the right side, and the left side defines a front surface, at least one second end of at least one of the bottom side, the right side, and the left side defines a back surface, and the bottom side, the right side, and the left side define an at least partially open cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the first baluster.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.