Corner bracket

{
  "publication_number": "US10746359B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Corner bracket",
  "abstract": "A bracket for securing an accessory (e.g. a light strip) to a structure (e.g. a railing) comprises an attachment portion and a cover portion. The cover portion is removably attached to the attachment portion. When the two portions are attached together, a channel is formed for holding the accessory. The attachment portion comprises a planar portion with one or more openings adapted to receive fasteners for attaching the attachment portion to the structure.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A corner bracket for securing an elongated accessory to a corner of a structure comprising first and second structural elements substantially perpendicular to each other, said corner bracket comprising: an attachment portion comprising: a planar portion comprising one or more openings adapted to receive fasteners for attachment of said planar portion to said first structural element proximate to said corner; a body portion extending substantially perpendicular from and proximate to one end of said planar portion, said body portion comprising a partial cutout adapted to allow for passage therethrough of said accessory, wherein at least a portion of said body portion is adapted to engage with said second structure element; and an arm extending from said body portion; and a cover portion removably attached to said attachment portion, said cover portion comprising: a base comprising a curved portion, wherein said curved portion is adapted to support said accessory as said accessory transitions between said first and second structural elements; a first wall extending substantially perpendicular from at least a first portion of said base, wherein said first wall engages with said planar portion; and a second wall extending substantially perpendicular from at least a second portion of said base and spaced apart from and substantially parallel to said first wall, wherein said second wall engages with said arm; wherein said attachment portion and said cover portion define a channel for allowing passage therethrough of said accessory; and wherein said channel is curved to transition said accessory between said first and second structural elements.",
    "2. The corner bracket of claim 1, wherein said channel extends for the length of said base.",
    "3. The corner bracket of claim 2, wherein said channel comprises a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is a first opening in said corner bracket and said second end is a second opening in said corner bracket.",
    "4. The corner bracket of claim 3, wherein said first opening is defined, at least in part, by said base, said first wall, and said planar portion.",
    "5. The corner bracket of claim 4, wherein said second opening is defined, at least in part, by said partial cutout and said second wall.",
    "6. The corner bracket of claim 5, wherein said first opening and said second opening are vertically offset from one another.",
    "7. The corner bracket of claim 1, wherein said arm extends from said body portion in a direction substantially parallel with said planar portion.",
    "8. The corner bracket of claim 7, wherein said arm extends from said body portion at a distance from said planar portion.",
    "9. The corner bracket of claim 8, wherein said attachment portion further comprises an open slot defined, at least in part, by said planar portion, said body portion and said arm.",
    "10. The corner bracket of claim 1, wherein said base comprises a planar section proximate to one end of said base.",
    "11. The corner bracket of claim 1, wherein said arm comprises: a ledge; and an upright member extending substantially perpendicular to said ledge.",
    "12. The corner bracket of claim 11, wherein said second wall engages with said ledge.",
    "13. The corner bracket of claim 12, wherein said first wall comprises one or more first tabs, wherein said first tabs engages with said planar portion.",
    "14. The corner bracket of claim 13, wherein said second wall comprises one or more second tabs, wherein said second tabs engages with said arm.",
    "15. A corner bracket for securing an elongated light strip to a corner of a railing system comprising a railing and a post substantially perpendicular to said railing, said corner bracket comprising: an attachment portion comprising: a planar portion comprising one or more openings adapted to receive fasteners for attachment of said planar portion to said railing proximate to said corner; a body portion extending substantially perpendicular from and proximate to one end of said planar portion, said body portion comprising a partial cutout adapted to allow for passage therethrough of said light strip, wherein at least a portion of said body portion is adapted to engage with said post; and an arm extending from said body portion; and a cover portion removably attached to said attachment portion, said cover portion comprising: a base comprising a curved portion, wherein said curved portion is adapted to support said light strip as said light strip transitions between said railing and said post; a first wall extending substantially perpendicular from at least a first portion of said base, wherein said first wall engages with said planar portion; and a second wall extending substantially perpendicular from at least a second portion of said base and spaced apart from and substantially parallel to said first wall, wherein said second wall engages with said arm; wherein said attachment portion and said cover portion define a channel for allowing passage therethrough of said light strip; and wherein said channel is curved to transition said light strip between said railing and said post.",
    "16. The corner bracket of claim 15, wherein said arm comprises: a ledge; and an upright member extending substantially perpendicular to said ledge.",
    "17. The corner bracket of claim 16, wherein said second wall engages with said ledge.",
    "18. The corner bracket of claim 17, wherein said first wall comprises one or more first tabs, wherein said first tabs engages with said planar portion.",
    "19. The corner bracket of claim 18, wherein said second wall comprises one or more second tabs, wherein said second tabs engages with said arm.",
    "20. The corner bracket of claim 15, wherein said attachment portion further comprises an open slot, defined at least in part by said planar portion, said body portion and said arm."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The invention relates to the field of fencing, and in particular, to a bracket for holding a light strip for a railing.\n\nRailing systems for any number of outdoor applications are well-known. For example, residential decks, pool decks, playgrounds all utilize any number of conventional railing systems. A conventional railing system typically comprises one or more elongated railings, with one or both ends of the railings supported by generally vertical posts. The posts and the railings may be attached together using a variety of connectors or fasteners. One exemplary railing system is the RailBlazers® system manufactured by Peak Innovations Inc. and generally disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,677,000 to Walker. This railing system comprises upper and lower aluminum railings with vertical aluminum posts on either ends of the railings. The posts comprise an open-ended head and a lower rail support to snugly receive the upper and lower railings, respectively. One or more vertical pickets may span the upper and lower railings. It may sometimes be desirable to incorporate some form of illumination to a railing system. For example, illumination may provide a safety benefit by increasing visibility around the railing system, especially at night. Alternatively, illumination may increase the overall aesthetic appeal of the railing system.\n\nAccording to one aspect of the invention, a bracket for securing an accessory to a structure comprises an attachment portion and a cover portion. The attachment portion comprises a planar portion and a body portion.",
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  ],
  "assignees": [
    "PEAK INNOVATIONS INC"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "LAWSON CRAIG"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2015-01-27",
  "publication_date": "2020-08-18",
  "grant_date": "2020-08-18",
  "priority_date": "2015-01-27",
  "application_number": "US-201515546261-A",
  "family_id": "56542066",
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