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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2002
Applicant:
Inventor:
Robert Weiss, Miami, FL (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04H 4/06 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E04H 4/06 ;
Abstract
A handrail is defined by a main tubular body formed of a non-corrosive, rigid vinyl material. The handrail includes a first open end, a second open end and a mid-section extending therebetween, with at least one curved portion formed along the mid-section. One or more rigid inserts are fitted within a hollow interior of the handrail for providing rigidity and strength and for reducing bending and flexing of the handrail when a load is applied thereto. The opposite first and second open ends of the handrail are covered with caps to provide a watertight seal which prevents moisture from entering the hollow interior. The rigid inserts may also be capped at opposite ends to protect against corrosion.