Patent ID: 8356803
Filing Date: 2013-01-22
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
1. A baluster attachment apparatus for connecting a baluster along a surface of a stair in a desired orientation with respect to said surface, said surface of said stair including a rail, deck, tread, knee wall, balcony, landing or the like, said attachment apparatus comprising: a) a ball adapter, b) an attachment socket including a tapered first opening shaped to engage an exterior of said ball adapter to provide a movable connection between said attachment socket and said ball adapter and a second opening terminating in a perimeter shoulder, c) said ball adapter comprising: d) said attachment socket including an open end for movably receiving said spherical perimeter of said ball end of said spherical ball structure, and a mounting surface for engaging said socket to said surface of said stair, e) and structure in said ball adapter for attaching the first end of said baluster to said ball adapter in said desired orientation to said surface of said stair.