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US 2026/0009232 A1Published application
Baluster connectors and systems having the same
AssigneeThe AZEK Group LLC
InventorPatrick Michael BARNDS
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Abstract
Baluster connectors and railing systems utilizing baluster connectors. The baluster connectors can include a baluster engaging portion, a support engaging portion, and a flange.
Claims20
A baluster connector, comprising:
- a first end;
- a second end opposite the first end;
- a flange positioned between the first end and the second end;
- a baluster engaging portion extending from the flange to the first end, the baluster engaging portion having a cylindrical sidewall having a uniform outer diameter from the flange to the first end;
- and
- a support engaging portion extending from the flange to the second end, the support engaging portion having a plurality of circular ridges, each extending 360 degrees about a central longitudinal axis of the support engaging portion;
- wherein the circular ridges each define a semi-circular cross-sectional profile in a plane parallel to the central longitudinal axis, and
- wherein the baluster connector includes a through-hole extending from the first end, through the flange, and to the second end.
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A baluster connector, comprising:
- a flange having a top surface and a bottom surface;
- a baluster engaging portion extending from the top surface of the flange to a first end of the baluster connector;
- a support engaging portion extending from the bottom surface of the flange to a second end of the baluster connector;
- a through-hole extending from the first end, through the baluster engaging portion, through the flange, and through the support engaging portion to the second end.
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A baluster connector, comprising:
- a support engaging portion extending from a bottom surface of a flange to a first end of the baluster connector and comprising a plurality of circular ridges;
- a baluster engaging portion extending from a top surface of the flange to a second end of the baluster connector;
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- a through-hole extending from the first end of the support engaging portion, through the flange, and through the baluster engaging portion to the second end.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.