Newel post fastening system
US5095668A · kind A · utility
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7References
15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F11/1812
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for installing a newel post in a railing comprises a straight, double-ended bolt (12), the lower end of which includes coarse lag threads (14) by which it is screwed into a hole drilled into the underlying floor. The upper end of the bolt (12) includes screw threads (16) which extend through intersecting longitudinal and transverse holes (24, 40) drilled in the bottom end and side of the newel post (22) for receiving a nut and washer (18, 20) by which the newel post is tightened down. The transverse hole (40) is preferably closed with a plug 42.
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