Adjustable Barrier Post Sleeve and Components

Abstract

A safety barrier system, for placement along roadways and pedestrian paths, consisting of railing components that can be changed in elevation without the need for adjusting or resetting the posts or other type vertical support components.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A sleeve for fitting around a vertical support of a barrier system. Said sleeve is of inner, open dimension such that it can slide along the length of said vertical support. A bolt-type fastener is extended through a face of said sleeve and into or through a portion of said vertical support in order to hold said sleeve to said vertical support at a chosen elevation. The elevation of said sleeve can be changed by loosening or removing and then re-tightening or reinstalling said fastener. Said fastener can also be used to secure horizontal railing supports and a spacer block to said sleeve. 
     
     
         2 . The barrier system of  claim 1  wherein a length of the ends of said horizontal railing support are flat or of a shape that allows said horizontal railing supports to rotate in a plane normal to the axis of said bolt-type fastener. 
     
     
         3 . The barrier system in  claim 1  wherein said vertical support is manufactured to include a plurality of slotted openings through its body for said bolt-type fastener to extend through and mated with a nut for tightening and holding said sleeve at an elevation. The longest dimension of said slotted openings are oriented parallel to the length of said vertical support. Said bolt-type fastener can move along said longest dimension of said slotted opening when the elevation of said sleeve is changed. 
     
     
         4 . The barrier system in  claim 1  wherein said sleeve has a hollow ring attached to a surface of a facing. A lever bar, with a hook on one end, is attachable to or can be rested on top of said vertical support. Said hook is inserted through said hollow ring and the top of said vertical support is used as a fulcrum to raise or lower said sleeve. 
     
     
         5 . The barrier system of  claim 1  wherein said sleeve, vertical support and horizontal railing support are made of plastic, wood, metal, synthetic or composite materials.