Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A modular stairway system for structures having non-linear walls comprising: a plurality of first stringer means; a plurality of first connecting means for joining the first stringers; a plurality of second stringer means horizontally spaced from and parallel to the first stringer means; a plurality of adjustable second connecting means for adjustably joining the second stringers such that the combination of first and second stringers conform to the curvature of the structure; a plurality of stairs horizontally interposed between the first and second stringers; a stair mounting means for securing the stairs to the first and second stringers; mounting bracket means for securing the first stringers to the structure; and brace means for supporting the second stringer to the structure, whereby the stairway system may be easily installed on structures having non-linear walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A modular stairway system for structures having non-linear walls comprising: a plurality of first stringer means; a plurality of first connecting means for joining the first stringers; a plurality of second stringer means horizontally spaced from and parallel to the first stringer means; a plurality of adjustable second connecting means for adjustably joining the second stringers such that the combination of first and second stringers conform to the curvature of the structure; a plurality of stairs horizontally interposed between the first and second stringers; a stair mounting means for securing the stairs to the first and second stringers; mounting bracket means for securing the first stringers to the structure; and brace means for supporting the second stringer to the structure, whereby the stairway system may be easily installed on structures having non-linear walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ends of the side portions of the first and second stringers have spaced holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus, as claimed in claim 2, wherein the adjustable second connecting means comprises a metal plate having spaced slots that align with the spaced holes in the ends of the second stringers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus, as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first connecting means comprises a metal plate having spaced holes that align with the spaced holes in the ends of the first stringers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus, as claimed in claim 4, wherein spacing of the spaced holes conform to the normal bolt spacing on standardized structures having non-linear walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a platform section; a platform connecting means for joining the platform section to the first and second stringers; a platform mounting bracket means for securing the platform to the structure; and platform brace means for supporting the platform to the structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus, as claimed in claim 6, further comprising: a plurality of balusters secured to the second stringers and platform section; a plurality of adjustable handrail splices secured to the balusters; and a plurality of handrails adjustably secured to the handrail splices.