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Handrail, Kit, and Method for Installation of Same

a technology for handrails and kits, applied in the field of handrails, can solve the problems of limiting the ability of patients to be used, patients are at risk of harming themselves,

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-10-08
INPRO CORP
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The invention is a handrail kit that includes a cover, endcaps, and a support member. The support member has a specific design that allows it to be attached securely to a mounting surface. The cover is placed over the support member and engages with its sides, providing a snug fit. The kit also includes a method for installing the handrail, which involves attaching the endcaps to the support member and then securing the support member to the mounting surface. The technical effects of the invention are improved durability, stability, and ease of installation.

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In behavioral health facilities, some patients are at risk of harming themselves and will use whatever objects that may be around them to that effect.
Thus, in behavioral health facilities, structures and components must be designed to substantially limit their ability to be used by patients who may wish to harm themselves.

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[0014]Before turning to the figures, which illustrate the exemplary embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology is for the purpose of description only and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0015]Generally, a handrail that is easier to install and more difficult to disassemble than conventional handrails is provided. In particular, the handrail includes a single piece support member that connects directly to the mounting surface (e.g., wall). The handrail cover snaps onto the support member in such a way that removal is difficult. In certain conventional designs, the handrail cover could be dislodged and used by a patient in a behavior health facility to harm himself / herself or others, or the patient could use the exposed handrail support member to injure himself / herself. Despite being more difficult ...

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Abstract

Embodiments of a handrail kit are provided. The handrail kit includes a cover, a first endcap, a second endcap, and a support member. The support member includes a longitudinal axis, a first end along the longitudinal axis, a second end along the longitudinal axis, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a first longitudinal side, and a second longitudinal side. The first lateral side of the support member is configured to be secured directly against a mounting surface. The first endcap is configured to mate with the first end of the support member and the second endcap is configured to mate with the second end of the support member. The cover is configured to be placed over the second lateral side of the support member and to engage the first longitudinal side and the second longitudinal side of the support member.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the field of handrails. The present invention relates specifically to handrails usable in behavioral health facilities.[0002]In behavioral health facilities, some patients are at risk of harming themselves and will use whatever objects that may be around them to that effect. Thus, in behavioral health facilities, structures and components must be designed to substantially limit their ability to be used by patients who may wish to harm themselves. Embodiments of the present invention relate to a handrail system that addresses this need in the art.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]One embodiment of the invention relates to a handrail kit. The handrail kit includes a cover, a first endcap, a second endcap, and a support member. The support member includes a longitudinal axis, a first end along the longitudinal axis, a second end along the longitudinal axis, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a first longi...

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IPC IPC(8): E04F11/18
CPCE04F2011/1889E04F11/1804E04F11/1808E04F2011/1897E04F11/1802E04F19/026
Inventor BENNETT, MATTHEW G.HOLTEN, ANDREW R.
Owner INPRO CORP