Patent attributes
Embodiments of an improved lighted rail system are provided. In one embodiment, a lighted rail system includes plurality of interconnected light elements coupled to an extruded rail member that has a plurality of spindle-receiving holes formed in a first side. In another embodiment, a lighted rail system includes a rail member, a light support member and a plurality of light elements. The rail member has a plurality of spindle-receiving apertures formed in a first surface. The light support member has a length substantially equal to a length of the rail member and is configured to side within or be coupled to the rail member upon assembly of the light rail system. The light elements are coupled to the light support member and are spaced to align with light apertures formed through at least one of the rail member or light support member.