Baluster system and method
AssigneeS.V. International Corporation
InventorKok Jit Lim
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Abstract
Stairway balusters are described which includes baluster extensions for ease in use, adjustability and convenience during installation, replacement or remodeling. The various extensions illustrated all allow the baluster shaft to adjust longitudinally. If a single baluster is being replaced on site, the baluster can be shortened using the adjustable features while removing. Also, during retrofitting the described method allows a baluster to be shortened, positioned in place and then lengthened to the desired height without undue modification or effort by the installer. Various extension embodiments are demonstrated.
Claims18
A baluster comprising:
- a shaft, said shaft defining a proximal end, an extension, said proximal end slideably positioned within said extension, said extension comprising a hollow body, said body defining an acutely angled pin slot and an anchor, said anchor affixed to said body.
A stairway baluster for attachment to a stair tread for supporting a handrail comprising:
- a shaft, said shaft defining a proximal end, an extension, said extension slideably mounted on said proximal end of said shaft, said extension comprising a hollow body, a threaded anchor, said threaded anchor joined to said body below said shaft, said anchor for retaining said extension on the stair tread, said body defining an acutely angled slot, a locking pin, said locking pin positioned in said acutely angled slot, and said proximal end above and resting on said locking pin.
A baluster comprising:
- a shaft, said shaft defining a proximal end, an extension, said proximal end slideably positioned within said extension, said extension comprising a hollow body, said hollow body comprising a front, a left side, a right side, said body defining an acutely angled pin slot in said left side and said right side, said pin slot extending downwardly from said front, an anchor, said anchor affixed to said body below said angled pin slot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.