Abstract: An edge protection system including spaced counterweights each having a connecting bracket on one side thereof. Cantilever arms each have vertical legs on opposite ends, with one leg pivotally secured to the counterweights and the other leg secured to hubs. The vertical legs may selectively support the cantilever arm at a height sufficient to allow workers to walk upright beneath the arm. Wedges connect ledger ends to connecting wheels on hub vertical posts, and secure a stiffener to the wheel and ledger sections. Counterweights have a U-shaped bracket and a plurality of weight blocks. The blocks are selectively stacked on the bracket with one upright leg extending through weight block center openings and the other upright leg in side slots of the blocks. A trolley has a carrying connector for connecting to a connector of the one upright leg on top of the counterweight for transporting the counterweight.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for use on an elevated surface, for providing fall protection for multiple elevated surface configurations, so as to adaptably secure a safe work environment, the safety apparatus comprising a base member, wherein the base member includes a vertical mounting surface and a horizontal mounting surface, a stanchion, a first vertical clamping surface near the base of the stanchion, an adjustable clamp arm having a second clamping surface, wherein the clamp arm is operable to be attached to the stanchion in a horizontal slab clamp configuration, and at least one bracket operable to receive a horizontal fall protection barrier.

Abstract: A handrail includes a top surface having a first flat portion extending in a first direction, a first finger rest portion continuously extending downward, and a second flat portion continuously extending in the first direction; a front surface having a flat first guiding portion continuously extending downward, a second finger rest portion continuously extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction, a second guiding portion continuously projecting downward in an arc shape, a third guiding portion continuously projecting downward in an arc shape in the second direction, and a third finger rest portion formed from a boundary between the second guiding portion and the third guiding portion extending upward. The handrail is structured so that when the handrail is grasped, fingers are placed on any one of the first finger rest portion, the second finger rest portion, or the third finger rest portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a barrier similar to a traditional fence but installed below grade. The invention complements the traditional above ground fence by continuing the barrier to ingress and egress to below the bottom of a fence and to below the surface of the earth below the vertical plane of the above ground fence, thus impeding those animals which would breach the above ground fence by the common means of digging or burrowing under the fence. Another application of the invention is to provide such a dig-under barrier to animals which will burrow under the perimeter of a concrete garage floor slab or similar structure with the intent of creating a den or nest.

Abstract: A metal safety rail for open floors of a building under construction includes a baseplate secured to a floor surface, a substantially vertical inner stanchion integrally joined to the baseplate, a substantially vertical outer stanchion slidably disposed over the inner stanchion, and at least one guard member secured to adjacent outer stanchions, whereby a safety rail is ultimately disposed about a peripheral portion of an open floor of a building under construction to prevent workers from falling from the open floor to the ground below.

Abstract: A handrail or a swing gate for fall restraint equipment comprising an outer rail constructed from a single, continuous piece of tubular metal, a midrail constructed from a single, continuous piece of tubular metal, and a toeboard constructed from a single, continuous piece of sheet metal, where the outer rail is constructed to receive portions of the midrail and toeboard for an integral construction.

Abstract: A post for a combined light fitting includes a hollow post body composed of at least two post walls, a connector is installed in at least one end of the post body, the connector is provided with a screw connecting hole for connection with outside. All the post walls constituting the post are made of one piece of fiber plate, and on the surface of the fiber plate, at least one V-shaped groove extending along the direction of its height is formed, the V-shaped groove divides the fiber plate into several post walls, and the respective post wall is turned over inward along the V-shaped groove to form the hollow post.

Abstract: The safety barrier is provided for delimiting two adjacent areas from one another on an open floor surface. The safety barrier includes a plurality of spaced-apart posts. Each post has a bottom portion releasibly connectable to the floor surface and has a vertically-extending upper portion. The safety barrier also includes at least one interconnecting segment located above the floor surface and transversally extending across a corresponding intervening space between each two successive ones of the spaced-apart posts. In use, when one of the posts and/or one of the interconnecting segments is/are subjected to an impact with a moving object, the connection between the impacted post and the floor surface and/or the connection between the impacted post and any interconnecting segment connected thereto and/or the connection between the impacted interconnecting segment and any one of the posts to which it is connected can be temporally discontinued.

Abstract: A handrail or a swing gate for fall restraint equipment comprising an outer rail constructed from a single, continuous piece of tubular metal, a midrail constructed from a single, continuous piece of tubular metal, and a toeboard constructed from a single, continuous piece of sheet metal, where the outer rail is constructed to receive portions of the midrail and toeboard for an integral construction.

Abstract: A handrail system comprising a top rail (50) and one r more support posts (25). The rail and post/s may be formed from a synthetic material such as a fibre reinforced plastics material.

Abstract: A railing section is capable of being adapted for varying conditions of use. The railing section includes first and second support rails. The first support rail has a longitudinal void. A plurality of movable fence members are perpendicularly disposed between the first and second support rails. A drive mechanism is disposed in the longitudinal void of the first support rail and coupled to the plurality of movable fence members. Operation of the drive mechanism causes simultaneous rotation of the movable fence members along longitudinal axes of the respective movable fence members through an angle 360 degrees or more. Two or more railing sections may be coupled together by a member that couples the respective drive mechanisms of the sections.

Abstract: A self-supporting handrail including a base and a handrail section extending vertically from the base. The base is comprised of a first and a second metal plates that can be separated in a side-to-side manner; and the first metal plate has a first connecting section for being connected to the second metal plate, and the second metal plate has a second connecting section for being connected to the first metal plate. The first connecting section and the second connecting section have identical shape and are mated with each other in a face-to-face orientation. An intermediate plate(s) can be added between the first and second metal plates. The handrail section includes a pair of upstanding leg sections provided on the base, stanchion members vertically connected to the receiving members, joint members mounted on the stanchion members and horizontal handrail bars provided between the joint members.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant railing insert including a stainless steel upper body for insertion into a railing post and including channels for liquid drainage from the railing post, an elongated stainless steel mounting arm protruding from the upper body. The mounting arm has a smaller cross-sectional area than the upper body, which are integrally associated as a unitary device. The upper body is secured within a railing post while the mounting aim is inserted into a complimentary aperture or sleeve formed in a concrete substrate and secured therein with an adhesive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing the risk of a fall comprising the steps of: attaching to a stable fixture a generally-tubular handrail with a plurality of vertical sections interposed by a plurality of horizontal sections, wherein ones of said multiple horizontal sections are positioned at at least two different vertical heights. The method also comprises assessing desired or optimal grasp locations along said handrail. Anti slip devices are preferably attached to the handrail adjacent the grasp locations. Also disclosed is a fall-risk reduction device comprising a generally-tubular handrail with a plurality of vertical sections interposed by a plurality of horizontal sections. The fall-risk reduction device also includes a plurality of antislip rings adjustably attached around said handrail and having a diameter approximately ½ inches larger than the diameter of said handrail.

Abstract: A water gate rail hinge and latch includes a hinge unit, a hinge portion, a wooden rail unit, a connective unit and a moveable latch. The hinge unit includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is connected with a fixed wooden rail and the second portion is connected with a moveable wooden rail. The first portion and second portion are connected by the hinge portion, which includes several clockwise rotational pieces and several counterclockwise rotational pieces. The wooden rail unit includes the fixed wooden rail and the moveable wooden rail. With such design, the fixed wooden rail and the moveable wooden rail may be opened and closed.

Abstract: An extendable fence is an underground fence barrier which prevents dogs from digging out underneath a fence and escaping the yard. The barrier is supported over the ground surface and includes a horizontal barrier strip with openings. Stakes are inserted trough the openings in the barrier strip and into the ground. The barrier strip extends the length of the fence section that is to be protected. The stakes are close enough together and sufficiently deep enough in the ground to provide an effective barrier under an existing fence. Also, the stakes are vertically adjustable to provide an effective barrier above the ground on uneven terrain whereby there is a gap between the fence bottom and the ground surface.

Abstract: In a first aspect there is a combination hollow-runged ladder with guardrails in which the guardrails are connected to at least a pair of spaced-apart yokes, each yoke extending through a respective ladder rung, and locking means to lock each yoke and hence the guardrails in an outwardly extended position relative to the ladder side rails. A second aspect provides a guardrail assembly for attachment to a hollow-runged ladder, the assembly comprising a pair of guardrails, one for each side of the ladder, each guardrail being connected to at least a pair of guardrail supports, each guardrail support being adapted to fit within a respective ladder rung and including means by which it can be releasably secured thereto, the arrangement being such that respectively opposite guardrail supports and the rungs to which they are releasably attached collectively define a releasable yoke for supporting the pair of guardrails.

Abstract: A bendable handrail assembly of an exercise apparatus wherein the handrail assembly is divided into a fixed portion and a bent portion. The fixed portion is coupled with a tube and positioned at an inclined angle relative to the handrail support of the exercise apparatus. The bent portion includes at one end thereof an inclined shaft fitting into the tube, and the bent portion is positioned by means of an elastic element and a positioning element in a pivotable state. At that time, the bent portion can be brought in a nearly horizontal position relative to the ground. When the handrail assembly is bent, the bent portion can rotate on the inclined shaft along the inclined angle (Z-axis of space) in a vertical position relative to the ground.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for releasably securing persons wearing a body harness to scaffolding is provided. The scaffolding has a plurality of horizontal and vertical bars. The safety apparatus comprises a front frame assembly releasably securable between a first two adjacent bars of the scaffolding. A rear frame assembly is releasably securable between a second two adjacent bars of the scaffolding with the rear frame assembly spaced from the front frame assembly. A cable is retractably connected between the front frame assembly and the rear frame assembly with the body harness releasably connectable to the cable.

Abstract: A safety guard rail system designed to be installed on a wall front-side during construction to provide worker forward fall protection. The embodiments disclosed utilize portable brackets attachable to anchors that have been incorporated into the wall structure during construction. As construction of the wall advances upwards, individual brackets can be easily lifted and coupled to the anchors to provide a secure support for horizontal railings. When the brackets are no longer necessary, the anchors can remain in place to later secure or be covered by façade, or they can be sheared off or bent parallel to the wall. The safety guard rail system of the subject invention provides the advantages of easy assembly and portability during construction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fence post with selectively covered, molded channels for use in modular fences. The post includes at least one longitudinally-extending channel that is covered by the exterior surface of a side of the fence post in such a way that channel is not visible from the exterior of the fence post until the covering portion of the fence post is cut away, in whole or in part, to make the channel accessible. The channel cover may be removed, in whole or in part, to allow longitudinal ends of pickets to be slid into the channel, either horizontally or vertically according to the selected portion of the channel cover that is removed. In this way, one fence post design may be used to stably support pickets connected on any of the sides of the post while leaving the other sides smooth in external appearance.

Abstract: Deck railing systems and components that include internal channels for concealing low-voltage wiring improve the appearance of an exterior deck, while protecting low-voltage cables. The railing system includes upright supports, which may be formed from two portions having the channel formed on interior faces that are adhered together to form an upright support with an interior low-voltage cable channel. The railing system also includes horizontal members, which may be formed from a lower portion having a channel on a top surface and an upper cover portion for covering the top and a portion of the sides of the lower portion, so that the channel is completely enclosed. Low-voltage cables may be routed around the deck railing in the channels, completely concealing the cables. The components may be milled from lumber, or molded/extruded from a plastic material.

Abstract: A guardrail system and method comprises utilizing at least one through-hole of a poured concrete wall of a structure to affix a stanchion to the wall inside a bay of the structure. The stanchion allows for a guardrail to be conveniently and securely positioned within the bay without damage to the structure and without covering an edge of the structure. A fastener inserts through the through-hole which is preferably a pre-existing tie-hole resulting from formation of the wall. In one optional aspect a guardrail stanchion includes a base segment having at least two slots for receiving fasteners which insert through two tie-holes of the wall, and at least one side segment having at least one adjustment port, the side segment extending generally perpendicular to the base segment. A pair of stanchions may be affixed to opposing walls within the bay, and guardrails affixed thereto and spanning across the bay.

Abstract: A railing system includes a set of vertically disposed baluster assemblies and a plurality of railing members. The baluster assemblies include a lower base member receiving a pair of opposing vertical plates. Each of the pairs of plates have opposing aligned pairs of throughbores, each pair movably holding therein one of a set of insert members. Railing members each slide through adjacent pairs of insert members to form a wall of spaced apart railing members. Each railing member passes through the insert members in each of the baluster assemblies and the insert members holding the railing member pivot to align member throughbores at an angle from horizontal that is dependent upon a vertical difference of adjacent ones of the fixed base members.

Abstract: A fence post (1) which is adapted to release from a substrate surface in the event of rising water or flood. A plurality of fence post(s) may be used to form a fence (FIG. 8). Each fence post (1) includes an engaging means (7) at a first end thereof, which is adapted to release from a substrate surface in the event of rising water or flood, and, a retaining means (5) at a second end thereof to retain the post near its pre-released position, such that the fence posts may be easily re-installed after the flood has passed.

Abstract: A fencing assembly (10) comprising a plurality of elongate paling members (23) having a top and a bottom and longitudinal sides; at least one top rail (14) which includes at least one opening (22) configured to receive a top portion of at least one paling member (23); at least one bottom rail (18) which includes at least one opening (22) configured to receive a bottom portion of at least one paling member (23); at least two side members (20) extending between the top rail (14) and bottom rail (18); and at least one intermediate rail (16) spaced between top rail (14) and bottom rail (18), the intermediate rail (16) comprising two elongate members (24, 25), each elongate member (24, 25) extending over a portion of opposite longitudinal sides of paling members (23) proximate the intermediate rail (16) and compress these portions of the paling members (23) between each elongate member (24, 25).

Abstract: A finial/torch assembly for mounting atop a hollow post portion of a fence or railing and a fence/railing assembly including the same includes a base adapted to be fitted securely atop the post, a burner including a fuel reservoir and a wick extending into the fuel reservoir, and a removable cover adapted to be fitted over the base to at least partially conceal the burner and to protect the burner from weather. The burner is secured to the base and the fuel reservoir extends from beneath the base and is adapted to be fitted substantially within an upper portion of the hollow post.

Abstract: A finial/torch assembly for mounting atop a solid or hollow post portion of a fence or railing and a fence/railing assembly including the same includes a base adapted to be fitted securely atop the post, a burner including a fuel reservoir and a wick extending into the fuel reservoir, and a removable cover adapted to be fitted over the base to at least partially conceal the burner and to protect the burner from weather.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for providing edge protection for timber kit erections is provided in which fixing brackets (103, 105) are attached to a floor cassette (71) or to the top of a wall panel (67), into which a guard assembly (121) is inserted. When edge protection is no longer required the guard assembly is subsequently removed, for example by use of a sling and shackle. Typically, the edge protection is put in place before the floor cassette is lifted into position on the timber kit erection. Vertical members, horizontal members, and fixing brackets for the same are also provided. In addition, an edge locating apparatus, and a corresponding method for locating an upper section of timber kit onto a lower section of timber kit, is provided having a sloping portion to guide the upper section onto lower section.

Abstract: A foldaway balcony comprises a platform structure tiltably mounted on a wall and a rail structure mounted to the platform structure. The platform structure comprises a box-like support structure and a planar floor structure which are tiltable relative to the wall separately from each other. The rail structure comprises a plurality of rail elements, which are hinged at the edge of the support structure of the platform structure, and are tiltable between a stored position, in which they lay within the support structure, and a deployed position, in which they stand relative to the support structure. When the platform structure moves from the closed position to the open position, first the support structure is tilted, then the rail elements move from the stored position to the deployed position, and finally the floor structure is tilted.

Abstract: A method and device for supporting a string and/or a sheet of material, such as a rope, a length of twine, a trellis netting or a barrier material is provided. A ground anchored device includes a rigid post and two or more flexible arms. The arms may be configured to support two or more sheets of material, wherein the sheets of material may further support plant growth. Alternately or additionally, one or more arms may be positioned to maintain string optionally bearing flags and/or barrier material to further discourage intrusion by animals. Horizontal lines may be extended from a plurality of devices to even further discourage intrusion by animals and/or to support the barrier material.

Abstract: A safety handrail apparatus including a support component with channel element and a light emission component. The safety handrail apparatus and components thereof are manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two shot molding or a combination thereof. The safety handrail apparatus allows configuration into any desired length handrail by interconnecting any number of individual handrail apparatuses.

Abstract: Provided is a post assembly configured for use with a lighted handrail, wherein the post assembly includes a post body sized to house a driver or other operational components associated with the lighting components disposed within the lighted handrail. In this regard, such components may be disposed in relatively close proximity to the lighted handrail, making the overall assembly safer, more energy efficient. Furthermore, by disposing the components within the post body, such components may be more easily accessed for routine maintenance and repair.

Abstract: A kit and a connector are provided for constructing a fence or barrier. The kit can include upper and lower rails formed with bar-connecting holes distributed along their lengths. First and second bar sections together with the rails can be used to form a fence panel. The first bar sections are mounted between and connect the upper and lower rails and extend between aligned pairs of holes in the upper and lower rails. The second bar sections are connectable to the tops of the first bar sections and each is mountable on the upper rail so as to extend upwardly from one of the holes in this rail. Upper connecting mechanisms join the first bar sections to the second bar sections. Lower connecting mechanisms join the first bar sections to the lower rail at the holes formed therein.

Abstract: A handrail for a gangway and a method for manufacturing the same where the handrail comprises a single, continuous piece of plastic.

Abstract: One embodiment of a safety barrier for a fire pit may include a fence. The safety barrier may also include a plurality of support structures adapted to support the fence around the fire pit in an upright position.

Abstract: A multi-level fall protection system for a structure under construction, the structure having reinforced concrete decks including a first deck and a second deck arranged above the first deck and openings provided in the decks. The system includes bearing plates arranged in an associated opening in the first deck and having a flange portion larger than the associated opening. Lateral support blocks are arranged in an associated opening in the second deck. Vertical support posts are detachably secured at a bottom portion to an associated bearing plate and extend upwardly through an associated opening in the second deck. The vertical support posts are supported laterally by the lateral support blocks. At least one flexible support line extends between and is coupled to a pair of the vertical support posts.

Abstract: To further prevent stairway falls, an otherwise conventional handrail, of the type that is mounted on the sidewall of a stairway and has an upper portion which is configured to be easily grasped by one utilizing, is modified by providing it with a two-part cavity in the interior of the handrail, with its first part being a slot that extends from the handrails' exterior surface and its second part being a bore that is situated in the handrail's interior and joined with the slot so as to make the bore accessible from the handrail's exterior surface. This modified handrail is also to provided with a wrist securing device that works in cooperation with the handrail's cavity for keeping the wrist of a user in close proximity to the handrail when the user is traversing the stairway.

Abstract: Disclosed is a railing panel and a method of forming the panel. The panel comprises a planar member extending between first and second ends defining a panel plane. The railing panel further has a hand railing integrally thermoformed with the planar member along a top edge thereof and a bottom rail integrally thermoformed with the planar member along a bottom edge thereof. Also disclosed is a railing panel support for supporting the panel comprising an upright member sercurable to a base surface and to at least one of the railing panels for supporting the plurality of railing panels in a substantially vertical orientation. The method comprises thermoforming a hand railing into the top edge of a planar sheet around a hand railing mold and thermoforming a bottom rail into the bottom edge of the planar sheet of around a bottom rail mold.

Abstract: A unique safety rail system with integrated ergonomically effective hand-grip projections, structures for affixing said system for the safe and easy egress and ingress through an opening, such as roof or floor access holes. Said safety rail system is designed to reduce the risk of falls while ascending or descending a ladder through an access hole while providing additional protection and prevention of personnel accidentally falling through an open access. A self-closing gravity gate may be provided acting as additional hand-grip, support, and barrier. This invention may employ cost effective methods of construction and assembly using a unique continuous tubular structure of converging vertical and angular upright post with horizontal upper safety rail, forward protruding ergonomically effecting hand-grip and opposing directionally horizontal lower attachment support means reducing lateral motion and allows efficient installation for new construction or retro fitting of existing openings.

Abstract: A lift-up safety grab post mechanism for rooftop hatchway curbs having a mounting bracket on a hatchway curb and having an elongate opening having a pivot bolt for upward and downward grab post movement. A lift-up grab post has a pivot opening receiving the pivot bolt and having a stop member fixed thereto. The lift-up grab post is rotationally moveable between an upstanding position and a horizontal position relative to the roof hatchway curb. The mounting bracket defines a receiver seat and further defines a stop shoulder adjacent the receiver seat that prevents rotational movement of the grab post until the grab post has been raised from said receiver seat to a position above the stop shoulder.

Abstract: An aerial work platform and guardrail system having a deck which may include a deck frame; vertically extending guardrail supports affixed to the deck or deck frame; and guardrail sections at the periphery of the deck. The sections have legs receivable in the guardrail supports with spaced upper and lower guides affixed to the legs, the guides being receivable in said guardrail supports and having surfaces for engaging inner surfaces of the guardrail supports. Retainers retain the lower guides in the guardrail supports whereby the guardrail sections may be individually lifted from a lower operative position to an upper pivot position at which the sections are retained in the supports by engagement of lower guides with the retainers and may be pivoted about the lower guides to a horizontal position for storage.

Abstract: A fence system including a T-shaped pole member having a receiving surface and a leg, an L-shaped rail member, and a facing member. The leg of the pole member has a plurality of spaced apart hole members capable of receiving a bendable raceway. The receiving surface of the pole member has a hole capable of providing means for pivoting and affixing the pole member to the rail or to the facing member. The rail member has an elliptical hole capable of providing means for pivoting and affixing the rail member to the receiving surface of the pole member. The combination of the pivotally affixed pole member and the rail member is positioned and arranged to be capable of adjusting the fence system to non-level terrains. The combination of the pole member and the rail member is positioned and arranged to be capable of receiving the raceway between adjacent holes, independent of the terrain and independent of the positioning of a plurality of the poles.

Abstract: An integrally formed rail for use with a fence panel. The rail is formed to define a top platform, first and second side walls, and a bottom platform. The side walls extend from the top platform and past the bottom platform. The top platform and the bottom platform define the boundaries of a rail channel. The top platform and the bottom platform define picket openings. The rail is formed by extruding the platforms and side walls from an extrudable material such as aluminum. The picket openings can be formed by inserting a mandrel in the rail channel and stamping the openings. Fence pickets are inserted through the picket openings to construct the fence panel. A retaining rod is inserted in the rail channel and through openings in the pickets to retain the pickets in the panel.

Abstract: An equine fence system fabricated of high density polyethylene having a plurality of vertical support posts embedded in the ground, there being a plurality of horizontal rail members extending between adjacent vertical posts, the horizontal rail members having a spiral electrically conductive wire embedded just below the surface of the horizontal rail to discourage contact between the horse and rail, the horizontal rails having an additional stiffener and support member longitudinally positioned within the horizontal rail to provide additional support for the horizontal rail and permit the use of longer horizontal rails therefore increasing the distance between vertical posts and reducing costs and maintenance.

Abstract: A clip used to attach vertical and horizontal members of a fencing assembly is provided. The clip includes three resilient legs and enables fencing assemblies to be constructed on site without the use of screws or welding. Configurations for vertical and horizontal members of a fencing assembly that can be used in conjunction with the clip. Methods of assembly are provided as well.

Abstract: A handrail assembly configured for grasping by a. pedestrian is provided and included a railing formed from an extruded metal such as aluminum. The railing includes an integrally formed channel running a length thereof within the interior of the railing. The channel includes a threaded portion for receiving a fastener for mounting the handrail assembly to a mounting assembly for interconnection to a wall. The mounting assembly includes a fastener secured within a bracket post that extends downwardly from the railing of the handrail assembly. The fastener of the bracket post is self-threaded onto the railing through a pilot hole drilled into the bottom surface of the railing. The bracket post is coupled to a bracket by way of a fastener to thereby mount the bracket to a wall so as to secure the handrail assembly to the wall.

Abstract: An improved fence post mounting device is disclosed for supporting accessory articles upon a hollow fence post. The device comprises a cap member sized to fit over and upon the open top of the hollow fence post as a cover therefor, an elongated shaft member attached to the inside of the cap member and extending lengthwise therefrom to engage the chamber of the post, and support means coupled to the top of the cap member for holding or hanging the decorative accessories. In one preferred embodiment, the shaft member is fabricated having a pair of flanges formed on opposite sides of an intermediate web to provide a substantially “H” transverse cross section designed to fit closely within the chamber of a rectangular fence post while the full length of the shaft member is able to penetrate the post a sufficient length to allow a sealed fit of the cap member with the top of the post.

Abstract: A railing section is capable of being adapted for varying conditions of use. The railing section includes first and second support rails. The first support rail has a longitudinal void. A plurality of movable fence members are perpendicularly disposed between the first and second support rails. A drive mechanism is disposed in the longitudinal void of the first support rail and coupled to the plurality of movable fence members. Operation of the drive mechanism causes simultaneous rotation of the movable fence members along longitudinal axes of the respective movable fence members through an angle 360 degrees or more. Two or more railing sections may be coupled together by a member that couples the respective drive mechanisms of the sections.

Abstract: A railing system includes an upper core member having a cap connector. In a first embodiment, a railing system includes a cap member having a cap flange that detachably couples with the cap connector on the upper core member. The cap member forms an enclosed conduit between the cap member and the upper core member. In a second embodiment, a kit for fabricating a railing span is contained in a packaging. The kit includes an upper core member and lower core member having selected lengths and a plurality of balusters for connection between the upper and lower core members. In a third aspect of the invention, a method of routing an opening for a baluster used in an inclined railing structure includes the step of plunging a router bit into a side of a component at an angle based on the installed angle of the inclined railing structure.