Patent ID: 8978337
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: E04F,E04H,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An adjustable-length baluster to be mounted between the upper surface of a structure and the underside of a hand railing; the adjustable-length baluster comprising: at least first and second baluster portions; one of the first and second baluster portions having an end that slides within an end of the other of the first and second baluster portions to allow the overall length of the adjustable baluster to be adjusted; a lower attachment bracket adapted to be mounted to the upper surface of the structure; the lower end of one of the first and second baluster portions being connected to the lower attachment bracket; an upper attachment bracket having first and second spaced ears; the upper attachment bracket being adapted to be mounted to the underside of the hand railing; the top portion of the other of the first and second baluster portions being disposed directly between the spaced ears of the upper attachment; the position of upper attachment bracket being pivotably adjustable with respect to the other of the first and second baluster portions; and a connector having a head disposed against the top end of the other of the first and second baluster portions.