FIG. 3 is a view of the inwardly disposed face of the top or bottom rail for outdoor railing systems illustrated in FIG. 1 illustrating spindle recess configurations in dashed lines for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 4 is an end view of the top or bottom rail for outdoor railing systems illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged end view of the top or bottom rail for outdoor railing systems illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the top or bottom rail for outdoor railing systems illustrated in FIG. 1 particularly illustrating the profile and inwardly disposed face thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the top or bottom rail for outdoor railing systems illustrated in FIG. 1 particularly illustrating the profile and upper surface thereof.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design of a top or bottom rail for outdoor railing systems, as shown and described.

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Office	Publication	Kind	Published	Filed	Status	Title
USthis patent	US-D421654-S	S	14 Mar 2000	12 Feb 1999	granted	Top or bottom rail for outdoor railing systems

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Office	Publication	Kind	Published	Filed	Status	Title
CA	CA-95487-S	S	19 May 2004	9 Aug 1999	granted	Rail

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