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  Handrail system stanchionUSPTO Application #: 20060186391Title: Handrail system stanchion Abstract: The present invention provides for a support member to connect a column of a handrail or glass barrier system to a concrete slab. The support member may include a post extending from a base. A portion of the post may extend from the concrete slab and may be used to connect the column to the support member. The post may include holes for connecting the support member to the column. One or more legs may extend from the base to elevate the base above a surface. (end of abstract)
Agent: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Intellectual Property Department - Denver, CO, US Inventor: Tracy C. Hansen USPTO Applicaton #: 20060186391 - Class: 256024000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Fences, Panel The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060186391. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/083,164, titled "Glass Barrier System" and filed on Mar. 16, 2005, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference and which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/553,673, titled "Glass Barrier System" and filed on Mar. 16, 2004, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] a. Field of the Invention [0003] Aspects of the present invention relate to walls and fences, and more particularly, a glass barrier system and support members that may be constructed in combination with a concrete slab or masonry wall. [0004] b. Background Art [0005] Glass wall and fence structures are known in the art and are commonly used as windbreaks, pool surrounds, and noise barriers. Glass walls can be used to create an effective barrier while at the same time, limiting the confining effect of fences made of non-translucent material. In many common designs, glass walls are constructed by supporting pieces of glass between aluminum posts grouted directly into and along the top of concrete slabs or walls. The glass pieces are supported by the aluminum posts by placing edges of the glass pieces in slots extending longitudinally along the length of the aluminum posts. [0006] Many of the parts utilized in glass wall products currently available on the market were not specifically designed for use in glass wall applications. Instead, many of these products apply "off-the-shelf" parts and technology originally designed for use in constructing glass storefronts. For example, many currently available glass wall products utilize standard aluminum "storefront" posts grouted directly into open cavities of concrete blocks. In addition, many of these products also utilize wedge vinyl glazing commonly used in storefront applications to help secure the glass to the aluminum posts. The wedge vinyl is typically rolled into the slot located in the post in a space located between the glass and the post. [0007] Although existing "storefront" technology can be used to construct glass wall structures, certain problems can result from using "storefront" technology in glass wall applications. For example, over time, lime in the concrete can react with the aluminum post material grouted directly into concrete, which can weaken the posts. Further, ultraviolet rays and various pollutants, such as salt, can cause the vinyl wedges used to secure the glass to the posts to become brittle and shrink. As a result, the glass can become loose within the slot on the posts. Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an improved glass wall system. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The present invention provides for a component for use in conjunction with a handrail system, a glass barrier system, or other structural system. The component can include a base, a post extending from the base, and a plurality of legs extending from the base. The post is adapted to support a column of a handrail system, a glass barrier system, or another structural system. In one embodiment, the base may include a first portion with three members extending from the first portion. In such an embodiment, the post may extend from the first portion of the base and at least one of the plurality of legs may also extend from the first portion of the base. In yet another embodiment, the base may have a substantially triangular planar body with at least one of the plurality of legs extending from proximate a vertex of the base. [0009] Another aspect of the present invention is a method for connecting a column of a handrail system, a glass barrier system, or other structural system to another structural component. The method includes providing a structural component including a first material and a connection element having a base and a post extending from the base, embedding the base and a first portion of the post in the first material, providing a column including a first surface defining an aperture operative to receive a second portion of the post extending from the first material, receiving the second portion of the post within the aperture, and filling a space between the post and the first surface with a second material. [0010] The features, utilities, and advantages of various embodiments of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of embodiments of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings and defined in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a glass barrier system according to one embodiment of the present invention installed on top of a wall. [0012] FIG. 1A is a cross sectional view of the glass barrier system shown in FIG. 1, taken along line 1A-1A. [0013] FIG. 2 is an exploded isometric view of a first post shown in FIG. 1. [0014] FIG. 3 is an exploded detailed isometric view of a second post shown in FIG. 1. [0015] FIG. 4 is a top view of the second post shown in FIG. 1. [0016] FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of a glazing bead shown in FIG. 4 before being installed. [0017] FIG. 5 is a side view of a bottom rail installed on a piece of glass. [0018] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of an embodiment of a support member. [0019] FIG. 6A is a bottom plan view of the support member shown in FIG. 6. [0020] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a second embodiment of a support member. Continue reading... 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