Replaceable Adaptive Access Product System

Abstract

A replaceable handrail system for swimming pools, spas, and other practical uses. The replaceable handrail that can be disconnected and replaced with another handrail having a different functional and/or aesthetic design and purpose.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A replaceable handrail system, comprising:
 at least one support bar having a lower end and an upper end;   the lower end of the support bar is securely attached to a support surface; and   at least one handrail having a predetermined aesthetic design, and detachably attached to the side of the upper end of the support bar;   whereby the handrail can be detached and replaced with a handrail having the same or different aesthetic design.   
     
     
         2 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the handrail has a predetermined textured surface that reduces slippage when gripped by a user;   whereby the textured surface of the handrail provides a gripping surface the reduces slippage when his quest by a user.   
     
     
         3 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 2 , wherein:
 the at least one handrail is attached to the support bar via at least one bolt;   the at least one bolt is countersunk such that the head of the bolt does not protrude above the surface of the handrail when the handrails are attached; and   a bolt cover is secured to the handrail such that it conceals the presence of the bolt.   
     
     
         4 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 2 , further comprising:
 two opposing handrails attached to the support bar on opposing sides of the support bar.   
     
     
         5 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 2 , wherein:
 the handrail is fabricated from marine grade polymer.   
     
     
         6 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a plurality of apertures in the handrail sized to accommodate an individual's hand;   whereby the apertures provide secure gripping locations.   
     
     
         7 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 2 , wherein:
 the handrail is fabricated using one or more preselected colors.   
     
     
         8 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the handrail is fabricated in irregular shapes.   
     
     
         9 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 8 , wherein:
 the handrail has a predetermined textured surface that reduces slippage when gripped by a user;   whereby the textured surface of the handrail provides a gripping surface the reduces slippage when his quest by a user.   
     
     
         10 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 9 , wherein:
 the at least one handrail is attached to the support bar via at least one bolt;   the at least one bolt is countersunk such that the head of the bolt does not protrude above the surface of the handrail when the handrails are attached; and   a bolt cover is secured to the handrail such that it conceals the presence of the bolt.   
     
     
         11 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 9 , further comprising:
 two opposing handrails attached to the support bar on opposing sides of the support bar.   
     
     
         12 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 9 , wherein:
 the handrail is fabricated from marine grade polymer.   
     
     
         13 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 9 , further comprising:
 a plurality of apertures in the handrail sized to accommodate an individual's hand;   whereby the apertures provide secure gripping locations.   
     
     
         14 . A replaceable handrail system, comprising:
 first and second support bars having a lower end and an upper end;   the lower ends of the support bars are securely attached to a support surface; and   at least one handrail having a predetermined aesthetic design, and detachably attached to the top of the upper ends of the support bars;   whereby the handrail can be detached and replaced with a handrail having the same or different aesthetic design.   
     
     
         15 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 14 , further comprising:
 first and second corner brackets, the corner brackets detachably secured to the bottom of the handrail and the upper ends of the support brackets.   
     
     
         16 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 15 , wherein:
 the handrail is fabricated in irregular shapes.   
     
     
         17 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 15 , further comprising:
 a plurality of apertures in the handrail sized to accommodate an individual's hand;   whereby the apertures provide secure gripping locations.   
     
     
         18 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 17 , wherein:
 the handrail is fabricated from marine grade polymer.   
     
     
         19 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 18 , wherein:
 the handrail has a predetermined textured surface that reduces slippage when gripped by a user;   whereby the textured surface of the handrail provides a gripping surface the reduces slippage when his quest by a user.   
     
     
         20 . A replaceable handrail system, as in  claim 19 , wherein:
 the handrail is fabricated using one or more preselected colors.