Adjustable baluster system

A baluster assembly for use between first and second opposing surfaces that are spaced apart a first distance;

• the baluster assembly having an adjustable length;
• the baluster assembly comprising:
• a first baluster portion having a length that is less than the first distance;
• the first baluster portion having a first tubular section that terminates in a first engagement end;
• the first baluster portion having a selectively pivotable first attachment;
• the first attachment adapted to connect the first baluster portion to the first surface;
• a second baluster portion having a length that is less than the first distance;
• the second baluster portion disposed below the first baluster portion;
• the second baluster portion having an elongated body that terminates at a second engagement end that is disposed within the first tubular section of the first baluster portion;
• the first and second baluster portions being selectively slidable with respect to each other to allow the overall length of the baluster to be adjusted between a plurality of baluster lengths;
• the second engagement end being disposed within the first tubular portion in all of the plurality of baluster lengths;
• the second baluster portion having a second attachment adapted to connect the second baluster portion to the second surface
• a locking fixture carried by the first baluster portions;
• the locking fixture adapted to fix the position of one of the first and second baluster portions with respect to the other of the first and second baluster portions;
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• the locking fixture including a tubular portion and a set screw;
• the tubular portion of the locking fixture being carried by and surrounding a portion of the first tubular section of the first baluster portion adjacent the first engagement end.

A baluster assembly for use between first and second opposing surfaces that are spaced apart a first distance;

• the baluster assembly having an adjustable length;
• the baluster assembly comprising:
• a first baluster portion having a length that is less than the first distance;
• the first baluster portion having a first tubular section that terminates in a first engagement end;
• the first baluster portion having a first attachment;
• the first attachment adapted to connect the first baluster portion to the first surface;
• a second baluster portion having a length that is less than the first distance;
• the second baluster portion having an elongated body that terminates at a second engagement end that is disposed within the first tubular section of the first baluster portion;
• the first and second baluster portions telescoping with respect to each other in a longitudinal direction to allow the overall length of the baluster to be adjusted between a plurality of baluster lengths;
• the second baluster portion having a second attachment adapted to connect the second baluster portion to the second surface;
• one of the attachments having a cup-shaped body that defines a connector hole and an aperture;
• the connector hole and aperture being vertically disposed and parallel with the longitudinal direction of the baluster portions;
• the connector hole adapted to receive a connector that fastens the attachment to the second surface;
• the connector hole extending from the aperture through the body of the second attachment;
• an end of one of the baluster portions being disposed in the aperture of the cup-shaped body to hide the connector hole from view;
• the end of the baluster portion being surrounded by the attachment body;
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• a locking fixture carried by at least one of the first and second baluster portions;
• the locking fixture adapted to fix the position of one of the first and second baluster portions with respect to the other of the first and second baluster portions.

A baluster assembly for use between an upper non-horizontal surface and a lower horizontal surface that are spaced apart a first distance;

• the baluster assembly having an adjustable length;
• the baluster assembly comprising:
• a first baluster portion having a length that is less than the first distance;
• the first baluster portion having a first tubular section that terminates in a first engagement end;
• the first baluster portion having a selectively pivotable first attachment;
• the first attachment adapted to connect the first baluster portion to the upper surface;
• the first attachment having an attachment surface adapted to engage the upper surface;
• a second baluster portion having a length that is less than the first distance;
• the second baluster portion having an elongated body that terminates at a second engagement end that is disposed within the first tubular section of the first baluster portion;
• the first and second baluster portions being selectively slidable with respect to each other to allow the overall length of the baluster to be adjusted between a plurality of baluster lengths;
• the second engagement end being disposed within the first tubular portion in all of the plurality of baluster lengths;
• the second baluster portion having a second attachment adapted to connect the second baluster portion to the lower horizontal surface;
• the second attachment having an attachment surface adapted to engage the lower surface;
• the first and second baluster portions being aligned directly between the first and second attachment surfaces;
• the second attachment having a cup-shaped body that defines a connector hole and an aperture;
• the connector hole adapted to receive a connector that fastens the second attachment to the lower horizontal surface;
• the connector hole and aperture being substantially vertical;
• the connector hole extending from the aperture through the body of the second attachment;
• a portion of the elongated body of the second baluster portion being disposed in the aperture of the second attachment to hide the connector hole from view;
• a locking fixture carried by the first baluster portion;
• the locking fixture having a set screw adapted to fix the position of the second baluster portion with respect to the first baluster portion;
• the locking fixture including a tubular portion;
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• the tubular portion of the locking fixture being carried by and surrounding the first tubular section of the first baluster portion adjacent the first engagement end.