Fences – Rail
Patent
1998-04-03
2000-03-14
Browne, Lynne H.
Fences
Rail
256 65, 256 24, 526503, E04H 1714
Patent
active
060361778
ABSTRACT:
A keyed decking system for supporting a handrail on a deck surface and a method of making same. Keyed rail and end support posts are easily constructed by adding a modified mortise and tenon joint to currently available rail and end posts. The use of this joint not only increases the strength of a handrail built therewith, but also increases the speed of building the handrail as well. In addition, by increasing the overall strength of the handrail, aesthetic considerations can be given more freedom thereby resulting in a wider range of deck and handrail designs. The slots used to make the modified mortise and tenon joint are sized to accept 5/4".times.6" standard decking material used as rails. Keyed rail posts are used at the corners and in place of some of the balusters at locations no greater than three feet apart. Keyed end or gate posts are used wherever a gap in the handrail occurs (at gate locations or ends of the handrail).
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Browne Lynne H.
Cottingham John R.
Litman Richard C.
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