Michael Andrew Tontz

US Patent:

20180044921, Feb 15, 2018

Filed:

Aug 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/232665

Inventors:

Michael A. Tontz - Coronado CA, US

International Classification:

E04F 11/18

Abstract:

A temporary guardrail for an unprotected staircase is assembled and installed using prefabricated sections. One section is a safety section that includes an adjustable length upper railing, with a pair of balusters respectively hinged to each end of the upper railing. Another section is a support section having an adjustable length lower railing that is engaged between the balusters of the safety section and which, when assembled with the safety section, is oriented parallel to the upper railing. The safety and support sections are then stiffened to account for an incline angle α that is defined by the staircase. Also included are structures which can be engaged with the temporary guardrail to stabilize it on the staircase.