Patent ID: 8424641

Claim:
A barrier assembly, comprising: a barrier having a longitudinal horizontal length defined by a pair of slidably coupled barrier members, with relative sliding longitudinal movement between the barrier members providing for adjustment of said length; at least one upright attached to said barrier members to support the barrier members, said upright capable of being attached to a supporting surface; and wherein said upright is a frame extending laterally from said barrier to engage said surface so as to extend upwardly from said surface, said frame comprising: an upright post extending upwardly from said surface; an outer upright post extending upwardly from said surface; a transverse brace joining an upper end of said upright post to an upper end of said outer upright post; and a clamp operable to releasably secure the barrier to the frame so as to support the barrier and to provide a desired length for the barrier, said clamp comprising an upright arm pivotally mounted to said transverse brace for angular movement about a horizontal axis between a release position and a clamp position wherein said barrier is clamped between said upright arm and said upright post.