Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Machine or implement
Patent
1998-07-02
2000-01-04
Aubrey, Bell
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Machine or implement
52 33, 523091, 523096, 527301, 527381, 256 1, E04C 330
Patent
active
060096829
ABSTRACT:
A composite hand rail for supporting and protecting pedestrians on steps and inclined surfaces. The rail is a composite comprising a shell having a wide slightly convex top surface extending downwardly and laterally to a convex sidewall before returning and flaring down to a smaller waist section. The shell has an interior cavity open to the bottom that can receive a core material. Preferably the shell is of cellular blended polyvinylchloride or styrene with a hardened skin formed by celuka processing. A simulated wood finish is applied to the shell by hot stamping or paint and print processes. Shells can be easily formed into spiral and curvilinear shapes by bending around a form or mandrel. The decorative wood finish bends with the shell thus enhancing the decorative wood finish appearance. A core is prefabricated to fit within the shell cavity. The core is fastened within the cavity by either adhesive or mechanical means. Once the core is in place, an elongated bottom cap having a positioning flange is assembled and fastened with adhesive or mechanical means over the cavity and core. The cap may be of the same material as the shell to enhance to wooden appearance of the assembly.
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Lehman Joseph A.
Rissmiller Todd E.
Aubrey Bell
Audubon Products, Inc.
Glessner Brian E.
Williams Dan
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