ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,768,172, issued on Oct. 20, was assigned to Carolina Stair Supply Inc. (Uhrichsville, Ohio).
"Adjustable grab railing" was invented by Matthew S. Edwards (Bolivar, Ohio) and Sheldon Scott Kittle (Canal Fulton, Ohio).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable grab railing is mounted to a vertical structure next to the steps. The mounting surface can be flat or a corner. The grab railing includes mounting brackets, an upper rail, a lower rail connected to the upper rail, and an adjustment rail. The mount ends of the upper rail and adjustment rail are selectively, pivotably mounted to mount tabs. A first locking fastener selectively secure...