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Method and apparatus for attaching an item to a railing

US7387285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2005
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/606
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clamp is provided suitable for clamping an object to a balustrade or other analogous structure. The clamp is attached by clamping the slats or spindles in the balustrade between a clamping nut and an adjustable jam plate. When the clamping nut is disengaged from the clamp, the jam plate may be slide along a shaft to position the jam plate. When the clamping nut is engaged with the clamp, the jam plate is locked in place on the shaft.

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