Patent ID: 8936233
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
1. A bracket assembly comprising: a mounting plate configured to attach to a railing support surface; a collar pivotally attached to said mounting plate, said collar comprising: a collar bottom wall; three collar side walls extending perpendicularly from said bottom wall, said three collar side walls comprising a first collar side wall and two laterally opposed collar side walls extending perpendicularly from said first collar side wall, wherein a protrusion is formed on an outer surface of each of said side walls; a collar open side disposed between said laterally opposed collar side walls opposite said first collar side wall suitably sized to receive an end of a baluster; and, an open collar top opposite said collar bottom wall, wherein said three collar side walls and said collar bottom wall define an interior area comprising a shape corresponding equivalently to a cross-sectional shape of said end of said baluster; and a U-shaped clip comprising a first clip side wall and laterally opposed clip side walls extending from said first clip side wall; whereby said clip is connected to said collar such that said first clip side wall substantially covers the collar open side and the opposed clip side walls matingly engage with said protrusions on the collar.