Arrowhead Pool-Spa Handrail

Abstract

An improved pool and/or spa handrail comprising aluminum or aluminum alloy provided with a powder-coating surface treatment to maximize the life of the invention and provide opportunities to increase the aesthetic appearance of the invention.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A handrail for a pool or spa comprising:
 a structure comprising at least one segment of an aluminum-based material tubing; and   a powder-coating surface treatment for an exterior surface of the structure.   
     
     
         2 . The handrail of independent  claim 1 , wherein:
 the aluminum-based is pure aluminum.   
     
     
         3 . The handrail of independent  claim 1 , wherein:
 the aluminum-based is an aluminum alloy.   
     
     
         4 . The handrail of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the aluminum alloy is 6063 aluminum.   
     
     
         5 . The handrail of independent  claim 1 , wherein:
 the structure has a 2-bend configuration.   
     
     
         6 . The handrail of independent  claim 1 , wherein:
 the structure has a 3-bend configuration.   
     
     
         7 . The handrail of independent  claim 1 , wherein:
 the structure has a 4-bend configuration.   
     
     
         8 . The handrail of independent  claim 1 , wherein:
 the structure has an arch-top configuration.   
     
     
         9 . The handrail of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a decorative element in its structure.