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Cantilevered rail support and covering

US7438284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2007
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F2011/1897
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rail structure for use as a handrail or as part of a fence or guardrail construction. The rail has a rigid channel shaped support member and upper and lower rail caps to enclose the support member with a durable decorative appearance. The cantilever provided by flanges on the support member permit upper and lower rail caps to be snap fit to the support member.

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