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Step support method for use in the manufacturing of straight or curved stairs

US6968655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 2004
Grant dateNov 29, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F2011/0209
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A step support method for use in the manufacturing of straight or curved stairs comprising a plurality of cutouts and a plurality of formed flanges in a contiguous sheet of metal creating a surface for stair treads and risers to be attached. The design of which allows the embodiment to serve structurally as being load bearing. With the addition of slits in the tread support flange, the embodiment can be applied to the manufacturing of curved stairs as well.

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