Handrail for toddlers

a technology for toddlers and handrails, applied in handrails, building types, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of rails, insufficient grip for children's hands, and dangerous activity of climbing and descending stairs

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-08
HULL ANTHONY A
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[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a handrail system (hereinaf

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Further, even if the child is able to stretch and reach up to touch a standard height handrail, the rail, in most cases is too thick for the child's hand to grip.
Thus, wh

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[0020] The improved toddler handrail system, indicated generally by the reference numeral 10, includes a plurality of support brackets 20 and rail segments 11. Each rail segment 11 comprises an elongated structure which is generally circular in transverse cross-section. Optimized to facilitate a child's gripping the toddler handrail, each rail segment 1 defines an elongated pocket 13 for receiving the user's thumb and an elongated slot for securing a rubber insert 14, respectively. The rubber insert 14 is provided to enhance the child's efforts to grip the toddler handrail using the tips of his fingers, so that his hand grip is firmer and less prone to slipping.

[0021] So that the rail segments 11 cannot rotate in the support brackets which suspend them from an existing standard height stair handrail 50, the rail segments are form fitted into rail segment holders 27. Disposed at the lower end of one of the support brackets 20, each holder 27 defines a through passageway 28 for recei...

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A handrail system optimized for use-with children under 5 years of age, which includes an elongated rail and support brackets for hanging it, beneath a standard handrail, at a height of about 28 inches and within easy reach of toddlers. Shaped to fit a child's hand, the rail of generally circular transverse cross-section, defines an elongated pocket for receiving the user's thumb so that the child can grip the rail firmly. Also included is an elongated rubber insert mounted on the rail and spaced apart from the elongated pocket. The rubber insert is positioned in such a way that when the user's hand grips the rail and his thumb engages the pocket, his finger tips press against the rubber insert, reducing the child's chances of slippage. Installable by the average do-it-yourselfer, three support bracket embodiments are provided: one attachable to the standard handrail and the others to the wall.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a non-provisional application of the earlier filed provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 633,775 filed Dec. 7, 2004, and claims the benefit of the priority of the filing date Dec. 7, 2004, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. Sec. 119(e)BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Building codes for residences, schools and businesses specify that handrails be mounted at heights which are too high to be safely used by most children under 5 years old. Further, even if the child is able to stretch and reach up to touch a standard height handrail, the rail, in most cases is too thick for the child's hand to grip. Thus, when the youngsters are in their most unstable ambulatory period and just learning to walk, the activity of climbing and descending stairs is a very dangerous one for them. Therefore, handrail systems suitable for young children are needed. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a handrail s...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H17/14
CPCE04F11/1804E04F11/1863
Inventor HULL, ANTHONY A.
Owner HULL ANTHONY A
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