Patent ID: 6036177
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
A keyed handrail system for a horizontal surface having a plurality of facing boards, said keyed handrail system comprising:a) at least one horizontal rail board having a top surface, a bottom surface, an internal side surface, an external side surface, and two end surfaces;b) a plurality of balusters, each said baluster having a top end and a bottom end, the top end of each said baluster being attached to said at least one horizontal rail board and the bottom end of each said baluster being adapted for attachment to one of the facing boards;c) a plurality of keyed rail posts, each said keyed rail post having a top, a bottom, an interior surface, an exterior surface, and two side surfaces, the top of each said keyed rail post having a slot extending completely across said top, wherein:(i) said slot is parallel to the interior and exterior surfaces of said keyed rail post and extends through the side surfaces of said keyed rail post;(ii) said bottoms of said plurality of keyed rail posts are adapted for attachment to one of the facing boards; and(iii) said slots are dimensioned and configured for receiving and supporting said at least one horizontal rail board;d) a plurality of cap boards attached to the tops of said plurality of keyed rail posts; and whereine) said at least one rail board extends longitudinally between, is disposed within, and is attached to the slots of adjacent said keyed rail posts.