Patent ID: 7448599

Claim:
A bracket system for rotatably connecting a gate assembly comprising a plurality of support members to a structural member, the bracket system comprising: first and second brace assemblies, where each brace assembly comprises: a brace member defining a first support surface, a second support surface, and a spacing portion, and a hinge assembly rigidly connected to the brace member, wherein: the brace member is configured to maintain a fixed angular relationship between the first and second support surfaces, the first support surface engages a surface of one of the support members, the second support surface engages a surface of another one of the support members, and the hinge assembly is adapted to be connected to the structural member; whereby: the first and second brace assemblies are movable relative to each other when the first and second brace assemblies are not connected to the support members; and when the first and second brace assemblies are connected to the support members: a spatial relationship of the first brace assembly and the second brace assembly is fixed; the spacing portions of the brace members space the hinge assemblies a spacing distance from the second support surfaces; and the spacing distance is configured to accommodate one of the support members, wherein the one support member snugly fits between the hinge assemblies and a portion of the brace members defining the second support surfaces.