Stair tread protection system

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-19
ALPA LUMBER
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[0006] It is an object of this invention to provide a method and apparatus suitable for protecting stairs from certain types of damage. In particular, this invention provides a protector device for stair treads that can be installed in a press-fit or snap-fit arrangement on the stairs, without need for using any nails, staples, or the like to secure the p

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Stairs such as those installed in residential homes can be made of costly but decorative materials.
A staircase is susceptible to damage during shipping, installation, and use prior to completion of construction of the building in which the stairs are installed.
The stair treads (the upper surfaces of the horizontal step portions of the staircase) are particularly susceptible to damage.
Workers using the stairs can damage the treads with work boots or by embedding n

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[0022] A stair tread protector device 10 according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 2, a staircase 14 is shown. The staircase 14 can be, for example, a finished staircase built in a location remote from the site of final installation. The staircase 14 typically comprises one or more treads 12 providing generally horizontal members upon which a person can step when walking up or down the staircase 14. The staircase 14 can further be provided with risers 15 extending generally vertically between successive treads 12 of the staircase 14. In FIG. 2, a plurality of protector devices 10 are shown, with each one associated with a respective tread 12 of the staircase 14.

[0023] As best seen in FIG. 3a, each tread 12 has a forward end 16 with a front face 18 directed towards the front of the staircase 14, and a rearward end 20 opposite the forward end (also called forward tread edge) 16. A generally horizontal upper surface 22 (onto which a user can step) extend...

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A protector device for protecting a stair tread has a base portion adapted to cover at least a portion of a stair tread and upon which a user can step. The base portion has a forward edge adapted to be generally aligned with a forward edge of the stair tread. The device further includes a clip portion extending from the forward edge of the base portion and adapted to secure the protector device to the stair tread.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 598,125, which was filed on Aug. 3, 2004, and the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to a device for protecting stair treads and a stair system using a tread protector device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Stairs such as those installed in residential homes can be made of costly but decorative materials. For example, stairs can be made of hardwood such as oak or cherry. A finished staircase is typically built in a location remote from the site of final installation. Once built, the staircase is shipped to the installation location and then installed as required. The staircase is generally installed prior to completion of construction of the home or other building, and is used during construction of the building to gain access to upper floors. [0004] A staircase is susceptible to damage during shippi...

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IPC IPC(8): E04F11/00E04F19/10
CPCE04G21/30E04F11/17
Inventor GIORDANO, FRANCESCO
Owner ALPA LUMBER
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