Illuminated Safety Rail and Ladder
OwnerJames Lee Shepherdinventor
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Abstract
The invention discloses an illuminated safety rail apparatus contained within a watertight, translucent or transparent tubular-shaped housing. The housing may be manufactured from a plastic or polymer material. The shape of the safety rail may vary and be customized to accommodate various sizes and configurations of railings and ladders, such as a commonly used return-to-deck style handrails for pools and spas; safety rails for indoor and outdoor stairwells and walls of any structure; docks and dock ramps; and for travel trailers and motor homes. The housing also contains watertight maintenance access points. The apparatus contains LED or other energy efficient lights that illuminate the safety rail and the surrounding area and has the additional benefit of creating a pleasant aesthetic effect.
Claims13
An illuminated safety rail, comprising:
- rat least one hollow tube, being either translucent or transparent material;
- at least one string of lights running through the inner length of each said rail;
- said lights connected to a power source that is accessible from and connected to said rail;
- at least one watertight access port along said rail to allow access to maintain said lights and said power source;
- means of mounting said rail to a surface;
- and wherein said illuminated safety rail can be manufactured in forms for use as rails for pools, spas, boat docks, and hand rails.
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