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Rotatably positionable hand rail

US8353068B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 2012
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 6, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K2201/025
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides an adjustable hand rail including a wall-mounted base member that includes a circular plate with an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The circular plate includes a circular track. The circular track has a bottom, an inside rail member extending from the bottom and an outside rail member extending from the bottom. The two rail members define a C-shaped channel. The bottom of the track member also includes a plurality of lock apertures. A rotatable insert is rotatably disposed within the circular track. The insert has a first insert opening and a diametrically opposed second insert opening. First and second shoulder members are disposed within the insert openings. The first shoulder member has a first locking pin biased to extend into one of the lock apertures. A bar having a first end and a second end is provided attached to the shoulder members.

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