Abstract: A modular railing system supports a plurality of rails in vertically-spaced configuration. The railing system includes a plurality of baluster units arranged between rail sets to support the rails. The baluster units include a plurality of rail supports grouped into double barrel support pairs or single barrel support pairs. The baluster units may include a short section of kick rail, and longer sections of kick rail may extend between adjacent baluster units. Also, additional rails may be joined to the modular railing system using baluster extensions or extender bars. A stair rail adjuster may be used, particularly when railing staircases, to permit adjustment of the relative vertical height of one end of a rail. To attach rails and balusters to stair treads, a finished-stair-tread adapter may be used.

Abstract: A form-fitting covering for board fencing includes a mesh of wire or wire-like material which envelopes a fencing board therein. Wire or wire-like material is woven in a mesh and formed in a tube of a size to stretch to fit or envelope a fencing board. A second embodiment utilizes a flat sheet of wire or wire-like material woven in a mesh and during installation about the fencing board the mesh is woven into a tube about the fencing board. The wire or wire-like mesh material is fastened to the fencing board by staples, tacks or the like. The fasteners are placed at the ends of the fencing boards at the point where the fencing boards abut such that the fasteners are not available for contact with horses or other animals that may be penned inside the fence.

Abstract: A safety line system includes support assemblies which clamp to respective reinforcement bars protruding upward beyond the top surface of a concrete beam. The support assemblies include stanchion assemblies having respective posts that may be selectively pivoted relative to the beam. The support assemblies also preferably include end anchor assemblies that are connected to respective stanchion assemblies by respective chains.

Abstract: A molded bracket for attaching a plastic rail to a plastic post. The bracket comprises outwardly extending fastener bosses for attaching the bracket to a post and providing the bracket with added support. The bracket further comprises a peripheral wall defining a shaped receptacle for receiving the end of a rail therein. The outwardly extending fastener bosses allow the bracket to be fastened to upright posts and to provide against vertical, horizontal and rotational movement.

Abstract: A support for a hollow post of the type used to support horizontal rails for railing or fencing systems, and having a hollow, constant cross-section, the support comprising a rigid support member, such as a steel pipe, having upper and lower end portions, the lower end portion adapted to be fixed in vertical position while the upper end portion extends within the hollow post. At least one spacer, preferably extruded from plastic material or aluminum, has a tubular portion with an inner bore sized to snugly receive the rigid support member, and has longitudinal protrusions, for example ribs, ribs projecting outwardly from the tubular portion and suitable for firm engagement within internal cavity of the post. The ribs provide clear spaces between the post wall and the tubular portion which are suitable for receiving end portions of the rails when inserted into apertures formed in side walls of the post.

Abstract: A kit for assembling a wall mounted rail where the wall studs are greater than sixteen inches apart, includes at least a pair of tubular elements, each having a length of greater than sixteen inches, and a plurality of fittings or wall mountable fixtures. The fixtures include a female portion for directly or indirectly receiving an end of a tubular element.

Abstract: A railing component has a tubular metal body with a non-uniform cross section. The body is formed by hydroforming and has a coating applied to the exterior. A pattern is applied to the coating to simulate a wood grain. The interior of the tubular body is filled with foam and plugs are provided at opposite ends for connection to other railing components.

Abstract: To reduce the tendency for high center of mass vehicles to roll, or vault over a guardrail barrier or dive under it, the guardrail barrier has outer curved portions selected to adjust the moment of inertia of the guardrail barrier by providing a sufficiently high moment of inertia to slow the vehicle but sufficiently low to avoid excessive force against the occupant compartment. A central portion connecting the outer curves sized to provide an effective depth of 12.25 inches to capture high bumper vehicles and small vehicles and an area of 1.99 inches to provide rigidity enough to the curved portions to avoid flattening and penetration. The outer curves are asymmetrical.

Abstract: A freestanding wall is constructed by erecting at least two upright supports. The upright supports are either posts or columns. Upper and lower horizontal structure members are fastened to the upright supports. Vertical intermediate framing members are secured between the upper horizontal structure member and the lower horizontal structure member. Cladding is attached to at least the front and optionally the back of each vertical intermediate framing member to conceal each vertical intermediate framing member. The upper horizontal structure member is then covered with a cap.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a removable end rail system that can be removed from the end of a bleacher, folded and stored upon the bleacher deck so that the end rails are concealed when the telescoping bleacher are folded away for storage. The end rail system is comprised of a base member and an end rail member. The end rail member is designed to protect occupants when used on bleachers in gymnasiums and other spectator areas. The end rail member is comprised of vertical pickets and is designed to be installed and then removed after each use of the bleachers. The end rail member is fastened to the base member by using a set of thumb screws. The end rail is hinged through the vertical center so that it can then be folded and stored flat upon the deck of the bleachers for storage purposes.

Abstract: A decorative shutter assembly includes a plurality of slats arranged in a row presenting a decorative surface with side flanges projecting rearwardly. At least one cross member overlays each of the slats and presents a decorative cross surface with side cross flanges projecting rearwardly. Each cross slat includes at least one mating member affixed behind the cross slat decorative surface having a mating wall affixed to each of the decorative surfaces for affixing the plurality batten slats to the cross slat. Alternatively, a plurality of primary slats are arranged to present a decorative surface having side flanges projecting rearwardly and at least one end piece is attached to the primary slats the ends of the primary slats are received in the end piece for adjoining and aligning said primary slats, said end piece including a cross member traversing said the primary and having slats and slat ends integrated into the end piece, each of said slats and slat ends aligning with one of the primary slats.

Abstract: A fenced assembled from a plurality of pickets and at least one insert and at least one rail. The insert is laid across the pickets which are preferably arranged in spaced-parallel fashion. A piercing tool pierces through the insert and an associated picket, causing at least one tab of the insert, formed by the piercing action, to extend into the picket. The channel-shaped rail slides over the insert so that an integrated hook rib shape-fittingly moves into a gap between two integral legs provided near one end of the insert to lock the rail and insert to one another. The rail, in the locked position, substantially completely covers the insert, providing fence having an aesthetically appealing outer appearance.

Abstract: A fence structure made from steel rods approximately five eighths inch in diameter and having a tensile strength of about ninety thousand pounds, the fence structure comprising a plurality of horizontally extending and vertically spaced rods interconnected by a plurality of horizontally spaced vertical rods which are welded at their points of intersection to the horizontal rods.

Abstract: Pivotably mounted barriers extending across a portion of and staggered in an alternating manner from opposite sides and spaced apart as to permit directed travel up or down stairs or staircase. Barriers extend across staircase to the extent that in addition to acting as an aid in ascending or descending, should a person stumble or lose their footing, their fall would be interupted within a few feet instead of tumbling all the way to the bottom suffering certain injury and possible death.

Abstract: A side guard fence comprises a plurality of posts arranged at a mutual distance along the edge of a carriage way and being substantially vertically anchored. The fence further comprises substantially horizontal, longitudinal fence members that are attached to the posts and are arranged at mutually spaced apart distances from each other in the vertical direction. The posts are positioned in the slope outside the carriage way or supporting reserve. In some arrangements, the horizontal fence members are anchored to the post by retaining members that are adapted to retain the horizontal fence members during forces caused by collision in a longitudinal direction of the fence members and to release the horizontal fence members when acted upon by forces generated by collisions against a post to which the horizontal fence members are attached. A method of forming a side guard fence is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved picket fence system is disclosed comprising a plurality of vertical posts, a plurality of rails mounted to the posts, and a plurality of pickets pivotally mounted to the plurality of rails. The pickets are pivotally mounted to the rails through the use of a unique grommet assembly that is snap-fitted onto the pickets and is seated in an aperture in the rail. The grommet, which defines a pivot pin, permits the picket to pivot about the pivot pin and thus relative to the rail, thereby providing a unique fence system that may be installed on either a level grade or an incline with minimal, if any, tooling.

Abstract: Multiple upright adjacent posts spaced apart are each pivotably mounted on a first base plate affixed along an edge of a precipice. The posts have bores through opposed sides and L-shaped brackets mounted on at least one side surface. A triangular brace has a second base plate spaced inwardly from the post. Two arms converging inwardly distal from the second base plate connect ends of the second base plate to the post. The arms pivot with respect to the second base plate. Ropes are threaded through the bores or 2×4's are mounted on the L-brackets or mesh is hung on the L-brackets to create a barrier between the spaced apart posts.

Abstract: An extruded plastic sheath product is provided to cover studded steel T-posts and hence give fence lines or sign posts and improved, even aesthetic appearances. The plastic sheath product is formed with a series of internal projections which abut against features of the internal T-post and hence prevent the sheath from spinning about the T-post. For the fence line filed of use, the plastic sheath product is further given an external spine which has formations or else studs formed in it to prevent fence wire strapped to the sheath from slipping. For the sign post field of use, the sheath is further provided with a series of coupling accessories in order to construct frames and the like. Such coupling accessories optionally include Ell's, Tee's, crosses, or y-shaped splitters. The shape and arrangement of the extruded tubular sheath is especially designed to accommodate certain shape anomalies which result from the extrusion process.

Abstract: A rail apparatus that is attachable to a support surface such as a set of telescoping bleachers and is capable of remaining attached when the support structure is in either an extended, open position or a retracted, closed position. The rail apparatus has a P-shaped handle portion integral with a shaft element that is connected to the support surface through a mounting system having a support socket and spring system. The mounting system is connected to the support surface either on the front, top or side thereof. The spring system is inside the lower portion of the shaft and provides a force that keeps the handle portion of the rail apparatus in place within the support socket, yet allows for the handle portion to be rotated to various other positions if desired.

Abstract: A hollow plastic spindle for use in a fence, railing or decking is elongate and molded from thin-walled plastic. The spindle has first and second ends opposite each other and four non-planar sides extending between the first and second ends. The non-planar sides are provided such that at any cross-sectional view taken through the spindle between its ends and perpendicular to an axis of elongation, the cross-section of the spindle is rectangular or square. This improves the bending strength of a hollow spindle, while allowing the spindle to retain the general appearance of a turned element.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a device for attaching a polygonal baluster end to a handrail or base. This device includes a connector which is generally cylindrical. This connector also defines an internal axial channel having a polygonal cross-section. The axial channel is adapted to receive the polygonal baluster end.

Abstract: A hollow plastic spindle for use in a fence, railing or decking is elongate and molded from thin-walled plastic. The spindle has first and second ends opposite each other and four non-planar sides extending between the first and second ends. The non-planar sides are provided such that at any cross-sectional view taken through the spindle between its ends and perpendicular to an axis of elongation, the cross-section of the spindle is rectangular or square. This improves the bending strength of a hollow spindle, while allowing the spindle to retain the general appearance of a turned element.

Abstract: A guardrail post block made from recycled plastic waste material. The block is of generally rectangular construction whose side faces have large radiused channels formed therealong and large transverse voids extending through the center of the block between the channels. The channels and voids substantially reduce the weight of the block while maintaining required strength.

Abstract: A railing assembly including a top rail, a bottom support, a plurality of spaced apart hollow plastic balusters, and supporting brackets affixed to the facing surfaces of the top rail and bottom support for receiving the upper and lower ends of the baluster respectively. A reinforcing tube is employed for rigidizing the baluster.

Abstract: A spool for coupling a fence picket to a support member. The spool comprises a generally cylindrical body having an opening extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body such that the picket may be passed through the cylindrical body at the opening. The spool is sized to fit within the support member to guide the rotation between the picket and the support member.

Abstract: A balustrade which features premade gallery, rake and starting newels and rail sections, and the process for installing the balustrade using the newel of this invention. The newel is a tubular member having an insert disposed at the lower end thereof, and optionally including a hex bolt which has intermediate machine screw threads, and distal lag screw threads, the machine screw threads thereof being in engagement with a coupler, disposed above a rigid plate, and the lag screw threads to be disposed within a support for the newel. The process includes the steps of mounting the new gallery, intermediate rake newel(s),—location dependent—mounting the starting newel, and attaching the rail section therebetween, and finishing off the upper portion of newels by attaching newel caps. The balustrade can utilize the newel of this invention at one or both of the gallery and starting newel locations, and at an intermediate rake location if employed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a knockdown hand rail assembly that is formed of both metal and plastic. The hand rail assembly is readily and easily assembled and disassembled. The hand rail assembly is maintenance free and requires no paint or other upkeep. The assembly can be used in many applications both indoor and out. The hand rail assembly includes at least two spaced apart vertical rails, two base supports for supporting the vertical rails in an upright position and at least two spaced apart horizontal rails removably engaged with the vertical rails and positioned above the base supports. Each rail is surrounded by removable and replaceable polymerized sheathing having an interior diameter equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the rail. Each rail is also removably engaged to another rail by a slip-on structural fitting that preferably removably secures the rails by set screws.

Abstract: A system to protect workmen from falling from a roof. It is especially useful for flat roofs. The main components of the roof safety bracket system are brackets and safety line. Each bracket has a cross-member having a first and second end. The cross-member at its first end extends forward from the first upright near the top of the first upright. Each bracket has a second upright attached to the second end of the cross-member. There is a roof attachment unit including a roof plate and an upright attachment plate. The roof plate extends forward from the first upright and the upright attachment plate extends downward along the first upright from the roof plate. Each bracket includes a receiver box extending from the bottom of the first upright and a horizontal stabilizer. The horizontal stabilizer includes an adjustment bar and face plate, where the adjustment bar adjustably fits into the receiver box.

Abstract: To reduce the danger of bodily harm to occupants of vehicles that leave the roadway, a guardrail system includes a guardrail terminal and a guardrail. The guardrail terminal includes cutting means positioned to cut said guardrail as guardrail moves within said guardrail terminal and the guardrail terminal moves with respect to the guardrail to cut the guardrail when impacted by a vehicle.

Abstract: A handrail/leaning rail includes a mounting system adapted to be attached to a wall and an elongated rail separate from the mounting system and removably attached to the mounting system. The rail has a handgrip portion having a top surface and undercut front and rear surfaces shaped for grasping by a user, the rear surface being positioned on the rail to be spaced apart from the wall. A safety blocking portion that is longitudinally coextensive with the handgrip portion and extends rearwardly from a lower base portion of the rear surface of the handgrip portion blocks a gap that would otherwise be left between the lower base portion of the handgrip portion and the wall. The rail also has a wall shield flange portion that extends upwardly from the safety blocking portion and is spaced apart from the rear surface of the handgrip portion.

Abstract: To reduce the tendency for high center of mass vehicles to roll or vault over a guardrail barrier or dive under it, the guardrail barrier has outer curved portions selected to adjust the moment of inertia of the guardrail barrier by providing a sufficiently high moment of inertia to slow the vehicle but sufficiently low to avoid excessive force against the occupant compartment. A central portion connecting the outer curves sized to provide an effective depth of 12.25 inches to capture high bumper vehicles and small vehicles and an area of 1.99 inches to provide rigidity enough to the curved portions to avoid flattening and penetration. The outer curves are asymmetrical.

Abstract: Methods and devices for providing temporary handrail systems such as those used to surround the periphery of a building rooftop. A number of handrail sections are reversibly interconnected to one another to form a continuous protective rail. In practice, the rail is quite stable and resistant to tipping. In described embodiments, the handrail systems of the present invention feature load-distributing support bases and weight support platforms. Weights are selectively added to the weight support platforms to anchor the handrail in place. The weight support platforms are located above the surface of the roof and do not contact the roof surface. The weight load is transmitted via a support leg downwardly to a load-distributing support base that is placed in contact with the roof. As a result, the roof membrane is not damaged by a point load applied to it. In addition, a portion of the weight load from the weight support platform is transmitted directly to the vertical support rails of the rail sections.

Abstract: An ornamental ring for a picket fence of the type having at least one horizontally extending rail being a top rail and at least one other horizontally extending rail being an intermediate rail spaced slightly below the top rail, and having a plurality of spaced vertical pickets connected to the rails such that the pickets extend through the rails and form rectangular openings with the upper rail and the intermediate rail, each rail having a top wall and an inner bottom wall spaced from the top wall so as to form a relatively narrow raceway wherein a retaining rod passes through each raceway of each rail and through openings in the pickets to retain the pickets in position, a ring filling each rectangular opening, each ring having a vertical tang extending upwardly from the top of the ring and through a slotted opening in the inner bottom wall of the top rail, each ring having a rectangular ear projecting downwardly from the bottom of the ring and extending into a slotted opening in the top wall of the interme

Abstract: A crowd control rail assembly includes at least two foldable plastic barricades constructed from two substantially similar integrally molded planar frame units. A planar cross-panel at the upper end of the barricade includes a vertically elongated slot into which the end of an elongated plastic rail unit may be inserted. Notches are provided at each end of the rail. Dimensions of the rail are chosen so that it must be inserted into the slot substantially perpendicular to the planar face of the upper portion of the frame unit and, then when the notch engages the bottom of the slot and the barricade is unfolded, the rail is automatically and securely retained.

Abstract: A barrier device for preventing passage, having a simple construction and capable of being lowered into a shallow trench. The barrier device, preferably constructed as a gate for preventing passage to and from buildings or property, comprises a moveable framework for supporting a telescopic barrier arrangement and a movement device for moving the support device between a barrier position and an open position of the telescopic barrier arrangement. The telescopic barrier arrangement is shortened during the movement from the barrier position to the open position with the help of a counter-force which can be applied by a sunken base, and extended in the opposite direction during movement from the open position to the barrier position, with the help of the force of gravity.

Abstract: A support post for a railing system comprises a base plate adapted to engage and support a vinyl support post at the base thereof and an interior support column located interior to the vinyl post. The support column is coupled to the base plate to form a high strength connection therewith. The upper end of the support column includes an arrangement for vertical adjustment of the vinyl support post.

Abstract: A children's handrail assembly consists of four equally spaced connector brackets having three sections of plastic tubing interconnected therebetween. The connector brackets are secured to a standard handrail by means of cable ties which pass through apertures in the connector bracket and pull tightly around the standard handrail. The children's handrail can be applied to either wall mounted or spindle supported standard handrails. When wall mounted, the connector brackets urge against the wall surface. When spindle mounted, an additional cable tie may be employed to secure the bracket to a spindle.

Abstract: An elongated strip for covering the ends of a row of spaced protruding reinforcing bars has an elongated body member having a substantial horizontal top with outer and inner surfaces, and with parallel side edges. A pair of converging side walls extend downwardly and inwardly from the side edges of the top and terminate in lower ends which define an openable throat portion normally having a breadth less than the diameter of reinforcing bars upon which the body member is to be placed. The body member is at least partially resilient and spring-like so that the throat portion can be manually opened sufficiently to receive the ends of a row of reinforcing bars. At least two oppositely disposed elongated protruding ribs extend inwardly from the inner surface of the side walls of the body member to frictionally engage reinforcing bars extending through the opened throat portion and in between adjacent ends of the ribs.

Abstract: A telescopic seating system with aisle rails in the form of discrete and lightweight uprights. A telescopic seating system, such as a bleacher system or a platform seating system, is equipped with a series of uprights, which are easily movable to positions whereby the seating system can be retracted. The railing system includes discrete lightweight and movable uprights, each having a single closed-loop upper section. The noses of the decks upon which rows of seating are mounted have sockets which receive the lower end of each upright and support the uprights in the aisles of the seating system. Because the uprights are lightweight, discrete and easily moveable, the tendency to use the seating system without installing the handrails is reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A connecting and covering member for a joint, as well as a handrail or the like embodying the same, wherein the connecting and covering element extends between and interconnects two contiguous aligned portions of the elongated structure. The connecting and covering element comprises a hollow body in the form of a sleeve that surrounds and interconnects adjacent ends of the elongated members. The sleeve is slotted longitudinally and has cutouts for shape matingly receiving a plate which is secured to both of the adjacent portions. On opposite sides of the slot and on opposite sides of the cutout, the connecting and covering member has holes through which fasteners pass, to secure the assembly together.

Abstract: The present invention includes an improved metal fence post for use with a wooden fence. The fence post has a U-shaped center section positioned between two flanges, and each of the flanges includes a plurality of holes extending along an edge. The fence post can be used as a line post, corner post or end post. Preferably, the thickness of the sides of the U-shaped center section is about the same as the thickness of the wooden fence rails so that the fence posts are positioned in-line with the fence rails. Advantageously, the fence posts allow the fence boards to be attached to either or both sides of the rails.

Abstract: An outdoor railing system has a plurality of spindles attached between upper and lower rails. Each rail includes a plurality of equally spaced recess configurations defined along the length thereof in the inwardly disposed surface for receipt of the spindle ends. Each of the recess configurations includes a first multi-sided recess having a first size and a second multi-sided recess defined within the first multi-sided recess. The second multi-sided recess is of a smaller size than the first recess for anchoring spindles having a correspondingly smaller end size.

Abstract: A portable stanchion in which a tubular base and tubular post are in interlocking relation. The base is formed of semi-rigid material and has two parallel L-shaped kerfs defining a flexible L-shaped tang which carries the tongue. The spacing of the kerfs matches a cross sectional dimension of the lowermost hollow portion of the post allowing a first foot portion of the post to fit inside of the base. The flexible tang and tongue pivot, when urged by application of an impulsive force, to allow insertion of the first foot portion into the base, while the adjacent second foot portion is outside of the base. The base and post are disassembled also by application of an impulsive force, providing a knock down structure for shipping and storage. A pair of similar stanchions will support a fence segment to form a jump wing. A pair of jump wings will support a jump bar for horse jumping.

Abstract: A device for mounting a handrail element on a post for producing a stair railing and the like has bearing surfaces provided on the handrail elements, spaced in a longitudinal direction, and forming a gap, a rotary part provided on an end on the post and rotatably supported with a cylindrical part of a peripheral surface in a side of the bearing surfaces which faces the handrail element, the rotary part having a portion connected with the post by the gap, the bearing surfaces being formed on a separate structural part which is releasably connectable with the handrail element, the rotary part being formed as a separate structural part which is releasably connectable with the post.

Abstract: A fence system which uses externally threaded connector rods, rails with externally threaded ends and internally threaded couplings to join the connector rods to the rails is described. A method for building the fence system is also provided.

Abstract: A tensioned cable railing wherein a cable extends in a serpentine manner between top and bottom horizontal extending rails connected at opposite ends to vertical posts. Tubular spindles extend between the top and bottom rails in proximity to the posts, and a tensioning mechanism is mounted in each tubular spindle and connected to a respective end of the cable for maintaining the proper tension on the cable. The bight portions of the serpentine cable are received in longitudinally extending grooves provided in the top and bottom rails to enhance the appearance of the railing.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride ("PVC") elbow connector for joining rail and post members of PVC gate structures, a customizable PVC gate structure incorporating said elbow connector, and a method of constructing PVC gate structures. The elbow connector comprises a molded body shaped to correspond to the gate post and rail members with legs projecting at a ninety degree angle and flanges extending from the inside wall of the end of each leg. The flanged elbow connectors permanently mate with the PVC post and rail members to provide a strong, durable and seamless connection, and facilitate the fabrication of customized gate structures in the field without the cost and delays associated with special order factory gates. According to one embodiment, the gate structure includes metal U-channel inserts positioned snugly within each rail member for added strength and support. The flanged elbow connectors are of one-piece molded construction and gate components are fabricated from virgin PVC impregnated with UV ray inhibitors.

Abstract: A mounting (1), which is used to attach one end of a shower rail (2) or similar long object to a wall, consists of an attachment part (3) which can be screwed to the wall. The attachment part (3) has a first toothed portion (8), the teeth of which run parallel to each other perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shower rail (2) or at an angle to it. A mounting attachment (12) is connected to the shower rail (2) which as a complementary second toothed portion (13). In the mounted position, this mates with the first toothed portion (8) of the attachment part (3). The mounting attachment (12) is also contained in a holding fixture (16) on a linking part (15) so that it has axial movement, but which is shaped so that the intermeshing of the two sets of teeth (8, 13) can take place. One surface of the linking part (15) which runs perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shower rail (2) is supported on a corresponding surface of the attachment part (3).

Abstract: A personnel guard barrier is combined with a guard rail for protecting machinery and directing traffic. The personal guard barrier is preferably formed of at least one modular unit extending two feet in length. This modular unit includes a vertical stanchion anchored to a guard rail at one end of the vertical stanchion. Polymerized sheathing extends and surrounds this vertical stanchion and has an interior diameter equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the vertical stanchion. The guard rail provided to be used in combination with the personnel guard barrier includes a base and vertical support stanchion preferably fixed to the base. Polymerized sheathing extends the length of the vertical stanchion and also has an interior diameter equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the vertical support stanchion.

Abstract: A railing system for a telescopic seating arrangement, such as bleacher systems and platform seating systems. The railing system includes discrete lightweight and readily stowable uprights, each having a single closed-loop upper section. Brackets carried by the nose of decks receive a plate affixed to the lower end of each upright. The brackets which support the uprights have a low profile so that the seating system is readily useable if the uprights are not installed. The lightweight and easily stowed uprights of this railing system eliminate the factors which lead to use of a seating system without handrails.