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US 2008/0289294 A1Published application
Hand Rail with Light Source Inside the Mounting Bracket and Back Up Power Supply
OwnerRobert Harrison, John D'Arcy +2inventors
InventorsRobert Harrison, John D'Arcy, Robin Day, Robert Trundle
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Abstract
There is provided a hand rail comprising a balustrade defining a hollow tubular cavity; and plural mounting brackets for mounting said balustrade to a support surface of a building. At least one of said plural mounting brackets is provided with at least one light source for emitting guide light therefrom and wherein, a back up power supply for said at least one light source is provided within said hollow tubular cavity. The hand rail is suitable for use in providing emergency lighting for stairways and/or corridors of buildings.
Claims9
A hand rail comprising:
- a balustrade defining a hollow tubular cavity;
- and
- spaced along said balustrade, plural mounting brackets for mounting the balustrade to a support surface of a building,
- wherein at least one of said plural mounting brackets is provided with at least one light source for emitting guide light therefrom and wherein, a back up power supply for said at least one light source is provided within said hollow tubular cavity.
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