Spring action clip for balusters
US10604941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H17/1452
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A railing system includes an upper rail and a lower rail spaced from the upper rail. The railing system also includes a plurality of balusters positioned between the upper rail and the lower rail. The railing system further includes a clip configured to attach one baluster of the plurality of balusters to the lower rail or the upper rail. The clip includes a baluster engagement portion configured to be received within an open end of the one baluster. The clip further includes a tab extending from the baluster engagement portion. The tab includes a fin portion configured to be inserted within one aperture of a plurality of apertures of the upper rail or the lower rail. The tab also includes a spring portion coupled to the fin portion. The spring portion is configured to secure the clip to the upper rail or the lower rail.
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