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  Method of forming a barrierUSPTO Application #: 20060001015Title: Method of forming a barrier Abstract: A rail is disclosed for use in forming a barrier system, such as a railing for a deck, porch, walkway or fence. The rail has a versatile configuration in that either a top or bottom side of the rail may be received in a rail cover. The rail may have side walls and a cross wall on the top or bottom side of the rail. A channel may be formed on the side of the rail opposite the cross wall. Upright members, such as pickets, planks, balusters, or walls may be received in either the top side or the bottom side of the rail, in the channel or through the cross wall. A cap having openings for receiving the upright member may be placed on the channel. The rail may be positioned on the top or bottom of the barrier system and the rail may be symmetrical to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance. (end of abstract) Agent: Karl R Cannon - Sandy, UT, US Inventors: John T. Forbis, Roy H. Kaltenbach USPTO Applicaton #: 20060001015 - Class: 256059000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Fences, Rail The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060001015. 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. 10/764,333, filed Jan. 23, 2004, entitled "MULTI-POSITION RAIL FOR A BARRIER," which claimed the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/473,535, filed May 26, 2003, which applications are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties, including but not limited to those portions that specifically appear hereinafter, the incorporation by reference being made with the following exception: In the event that any portion of the above-referenced applications is inconsistent with this application, this application supercedes said above-referenced applications. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND [0003] 1. The Field of the Invention [0004] The present disclosure relates generally to rails, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to rails that can be used in various positions and orientations as part of a barrier system. [0005] 2. Description of Related Art [0006] Rails are known in the art for use in decks, porches, stairs, and fences for example. Such rails are useful in providing a secure barrier and adding to the aesthetic appearance of structures. Rails are commonly used with upright members such as pickets, planks or balusters of various sizes, configurations and spacing. Moreover, rails are often used as support members on the bottom of the barrier and towards the top of the barrier. The configuration of bottom rails is often different than the configuration of top rails. Thus, rails of multiple designs are often required in a single barrier system. [0007] Also, it is common to use a particular style of rail with different types of upright members in different settings. Therefore, manufacturing and installation of barrier systems often requires the use of tools and machinery to form the rails to the desired configuration to be compatible with the particular upright members to be used. [0008] Rails made of durable materials often have a more attractive appearance, but may be more difficult to cut or otherwise shape into condition for use with a particular upright member. Moreover, cutting of the rails to accommodate the upright members may weaken the rails. [0009] The use of a different design for top rails as compared to bottom rails may increase the difficulty in providing proper inventory of barrier components. Also, the need to accommodate upright members of various different shapes and spacings may increase the amount of inventory of components required, and may also increase the difficulty and cost of installing the barrier. [0010] The prior art is thus characterized by several disadvantages that are addressed by the present disclosure. The present disclosure minimizes, and in some aspects eliminates, the above-mentioned failures, and other problems, by utilizing the methods and structural features described herein. [0011] The features and advantages of the disclosure will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by the practice of the disclosure without undue experimentation. The features and advantages of the disclosure may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] The features and advantages of the disclosure will become apparent from a consideration of the subsequent detailed description presented in connection with the accompanying drawings in which: [0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective break-away view of a barrier system of the present disclosure; [0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective break-away view of a rail in a first orientation with a cover attached thereto; [0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective break-away view of a rail in a second orientation with a cover attached thereto; [0016] FIG. 4 is an end view of a rail with a cap attached thereto; [0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective break-away view of the rail of FIG. 4; [0018] FIG. 6 is a perspective break-away view of an alternative barrier system with the rail of the present disclosure on the bottom, and an alternative rail on the top; [0019] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a rail in a first orientation with an alternative embodiment cover attached thereto; [0020] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a rail in a second orientation with the alternative embodiment cover of FIG. 7 attached thereto; Continue reading... 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