Method and apparatus for attaching brackets to railings

An apparatus comprising:

• a bracket having first and second opposing sections, a connecting section which is substantially perpendicular to the first and second opposing sections and which connects the first and second opposing sections, and an elongated extension portion connected to the first opposing section at a first end of the elongated extension portion, the elongated extension portion having a length and a width, wherein the length of the elongated extension portion is substantially greater than the width, wherein the elongated extension portion extends outwards away from the first opposing section in a direction which is along the length of the elongated extension portion and which is substantially perpendicular to the first opposing section, and substantially parallel to the connecting section;
• and
• a device for connecting to the bracket;
• wherein the device has a first portion having an opening through which a fastener can be inserted to connect the device to the bracket;
• wherein the device has a second portion which is connected to the first portion, so that the second portion is at an angle to the first portion;
• and
• wherein the device is sized so that when connected to the bracket by inserting the fastener through the opening, the second portion of the device fits snugly within the first and the second opposing sections of the bracket, such that the second portion has a length which is slightly less than a distance between the first and the second opposing sections of the bracket.