US4015826A
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Adjustable mounting assembly for railing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-02
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1994-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A railing is secured to a base by means of a mounting assembly comprising an upright mounting post provided at its lower end with a foot that is bolted against a mounting block on the base. The upper surface of the mounting block and the lower surface of the foot correspond to complementary surfaces of a segment of a torus and the bolt that passes through the two elements is offset from a radius of rotation of the torus. The mounting post is adjusted by displacing the mounting block underneath its foot until the post is perfectly vertical.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene Lauzier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:17
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F11/00; E04F11/18; E04F11/181; E04F11/1812; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A railing assembly comprising: an elongated railing; a base, said assembly comprising: a support post secured to said railing and having a foot formed with a downwardly turned recess having a toroid-segmental surface; a mounting block on a base for said railing and having an upwardly facing toroid-segmental surface complementary to said surface of said foot and at least partially receivable in said recess; and screw means engageable through said foot and said block and with said base for bolting said foot to said base, said block and foot surfaces being shaped as mutually complementary surfaces of a segment of a common torus having an axis of revolution parallel to said railing, said screw means including a single screw passing through said foot and said mounting block at a location to one side of a vertical plane passing through said axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A railing assembly comprising: an elongated railing; a base, said assembly comprising: a support post secured to said railing and having a foot formed with a downwardly turned recess having a toroid-segmental surface; a mounting block on a base for said railing and having an upwardly facing toroid-segmental surface complementary to said surface of said foot and at least partially receivable in said recess; and screw means engageable through said foot and said block and with said base for bolting said foot to said base, said block and foot surfaces being shaped as mutually complementary surfaces of a segment of a common torus having an axis of revolution parallel to said railing, said screw means including a single screw passing through said foot and said mounting block at a location to one side of a vertical plane passing through said axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-04-04 | 1980-10-04 | 1981-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-04 | 1984-10-04 | 1985-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-04 | 1988-10-04 | 1989-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |