| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 182045000 | PITCHED ROOF CONFORMING SCAFFOLD | 24 |
| 20080271947 | Hopboard roof platform - A platform including an upper deck and a lower deck longer than the upper deck, both being constructed of a light-weight sturdy material. Angular material comprises the framework of the decks. The decks are hinged together at the forward edge of the platform, which comes in contact with the roof. Male-female sleeves are attached to the inner parts of the sides and support pieces of both decks to provide support. The sleeves adjust so the platform can accommodate varying roof pitches. The bottom surface of the lower deck is covered in non-skid material to provide adhesion to the roof. The forward edge of the lower deck has extensions with holes so the platform can be secured to the roof with screws or nails. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090145691 | ROOF JACK APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An apparatus and method for repairing or installing roof coverings that comprises a support strap that is configured to be spaced away from the roof to allow install of the roofing materials. The support strap has an attachment member for securing said support strap to said roof on a first end. The support strap has a platform mount configured to receive a horizontal support member at a second end. A contact member rests against a finished portion of said roof beneath the second end of said support strap to support the weight of workers without damaging previously finished work. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100213005 | FOLDABLE BRACED PLATFORM FOR MOUNTING ONTO THE RIDGE OF A ROOF - A load supporting platform for mounting onto the header plate and adjacent sides of a peaked roof may be characterized as including an upper load support structure including a substantially planar upper support, a lower base structure disposed beneath and adapted to support thereon the upper load support structure, and a rigid elongate member extending along, and mounted to, the upper load support structure and the lower base structure, wherein the elongate member substantially bisects the upper load support structure and the lower base structure. A lower elongate protrusion extends downwardly from the elongate member so as to extend beneath the lower base structure. The lower elongate protrusion is sized for mounting onto the header plate between the sheeted upper edges of the adjacent sides of the peaked roof. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110036663 | Apparatus for supporting a worker on an upper chord of a roof truss - An apparatus is provided for supporting a worker on an upper chord of a roof truss. The apparatus includes a saddle member which is positioned over an installed upper chord of a roof truss and secured thereto to prevent inadvertent movement of the apparatus with respect to the upper chord upon which it is mounted. The apparatus includes a pair of hanger assemblies which are pivotally secured to the saddle member and which extend downwardly therefrom for supporting a pair of footrests thereon. In use, the worker straddles the saddle member and the chord upon which it is mounted with his/her feet resting on the footrests. The footrests may be adjusted to compensate for varying roof pitches. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110174574 | Roof Jack Apparatus - A roof jack apparatus that includes a rail having first and second end portions and a slide connector slidably received by the rail and capable of being fixed at a position along the rail. The slide connector is configured to releasably receive a jack support for at least partially supporting the rail above a roof. The roof jack apparatus also includes a fascia rest disposed on the second end portion of the rail for resting against a fascia of the roof. The slide connector can move along the rail with respect to the fascia rest. A plank support disposed on the second end portion of the rail can receive and support at least one plank. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120061178 | ADJUSTABLE ROOFING SAFETY APPARATUS - An adjustable roofing safety system is provided which adapted to prevent materials, supplies, tools and workmen performing roofing operations on high-pitched roofs from falling over the edge, protecting both individuals on the roof and individuals who happen to be positioned at levels lower than the edge of the roof from being injured. The apparatus is selectively positionable in both the horizontal and vertical directions as needed as work progresses across the roof surface. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120080264 | ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM FOR USE ON ROOF - An adjustable roof platform which comprises a work platform having first and second ends and opposed top and bottom surfaces. A pair of first and second spaced apart support legs each having a first end and a second end and opposed top and bottom surfaces. The first end of the work platform is pivotally connected with the first ends of the support legs and the bottom surfaces of each support legs carries a replaceable foam layer. At least one member connects the first and the second support legs with one another and at least one adjustable arm adjustably connects the second end of the work platform to the support legs so that an angle, formed between the work platform and the first and second support legs, can be varied between about 0 degrees and about 45 degrees. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120085590 | ROOFER'S CUSHION BRIDGE COMBINATION USING SAME - A roofer's cushion comprising a tapered block of compliant material, such as closed-cell expanded polystyrene, polyurethane of polyethylene. The block is tapered to compensate to at least some degree to the slope of a roof. A pair of shallow elongate and parallel depressions are formed in the top surface of the block and to accommodate a roofer's knees and lower legs comfortably therein. Additional receptacles of various sizes and locations are provided for tools and materials. A hold-down strap between the depressions uses hook and loop fastener technology to permit a board to be secured to and between two such roofer's cushions to form a ridge structure. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120118667 | Quick Connect Roof Clip and Roof Jack - A quick connect roof clip is releasably attachable to at least one quick connect roof jack. The quick connect roof clip is releasable from the quick connect roof jack and may be left in place for later use. A structure or element is provided for attachment of a lanyard attachment. The quick connect roof clip and quick connect roof jack may be releasably connected by a quick connect attachment head. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120211303 | Apparatus and Kit for Supporting Inclined Structures - The present invention relates to an apparatus and kit for use in supporting inclined structures. Specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and kit useful for extending platforms on a roof in which scaffolding can be built upon. More specifically, the apparatus relates to an interconnected anchoring section designed to support the weight of equipment and individuals working on an inclined surface. The apparatus includes, generally, an anchoring section to attach to the peak of a rooftop or other inclined surface, and an attaching surface to connect the anchoring section to the platform section. The platform section allows equipment to be built thereon without damaging the roof or surface beneath. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120241251 | Apparatus for Working on a Roof and Method of Use Thereof - An apparatus for providing a stable platform for people working on inclined surfaces such as the roofs of buildings, the apparatus has a retainer to secure the apparatus to the roof, a strap attached to the retainer, a frame attached to the strap, and a support block attached to the frame, the support block being designed to allow a user to work on inclined surfaces, particularly in a seated fashion. The strap is typically attached to the frame via a cam buckle, thus allowing the user to change the position of the apparatus. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120267193 | Shoes for Quick Connect Roof Jack and Roof Clip - A shoe protects a roof material from direct contact with a roof jack; the roof jack connects to a quick connect roof clip via a projection. The quick connect roof jack and roof clip are releasable; the quick connect roof clip may be left in place for later use. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130240295 | SECURE ADJUSTABLE ROOF RACK - The invention provides an adjustable roof rack comprising a roof base bracket comprising a lockdown point and two walls defining a channel containing a plurality of transverse adjustment points, a stable upright comprising a beam having a recessed first terminus and a U-shaped second terminus that is a slide protector, and a platform support comprising a beam that is rotatably attached to a terminus of the roof base bracket and to the U-shaped second terminus of the stable upright by pins, wherein the walls of the roof base bracket bear weight from the platform support and the stable upright, and the recessed first terminus engages one of the transverse adjustment points. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130313043 | ADVANCED STANDING SEAM ROOF PANEL BRACKET - A roofing bracket is configured to securely and removeably attach to a standing seam of a roofing panel. The roofing bracket has a first section and a plurality of second sections, each section having a base that defines a top and bottom face. A pressure clamping device extends between the first section and each of the plurality of second sections. A plank support system is selectively mountable onto the first section and configured to receive and retain a plank therein. The plank support system defines a plank support face and an angle lift mechanism configured to place a plank in a substantially horizontal position. A clamping adjustment mechanism is mounted onto each of the plurality of second sections and is configured to apply a torque to the first section and each of the second sections. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140110191 | SCAFFOLDING SYSTEM FOR ROOFS - The present invention consists of a scaffolding system ( | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140116804 | Convertible support pad apparatus - An improved support pad apparatus for distribution of weight loads and enabling the worker greater stability and balanced footing upon an underlying generally level or sloped surface includes a base platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, and one or more cleat members attached to or integrally formed within the top surface, and one or more cross members disposed in spaced relation across and formed integrally within or attached to the top surface. Also provided are riser members detachably connected to and conforming to the shape of the cross members to give additional height and surface area to the sides of the cross members to enable improved and more stable footing for the worker. A resilient pad is attached to the bottom surface for conforming to the contours of the underlying surface and distributing weight loads. A cover platform with reinforcing support rib members is provided for overlaying the base platform to convert the base platform for use on level underlying surfaces. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140216848 | Modular Roof Mounted Staging Bracket - An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the eave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging bracket can be attached to any structural roofing member, including most any type of existing roofing material, e.g., shingle, standing seam, corrugated, etc., on new or existing roofs of any pitch and can be attached along either the eave or gable ends of the structure. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140360810 | Apparatus and Kit for Supporting Inclined Structures - The present invention relates to an apparatus and kit for use in supporting inclined structures. Specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and kit useful for extending platforms on a roof in which scaffolding can be built upon. More specifically, the apparatus relates to an interconnected anchoring section designed to support the weight of equipment and individuals working on an inclined surface. The apparatus includes, generally, an anchoring section to attach to the peak of a rooftop or other inclined surface, and an attaching surface to connect the anchoring section to the platform section. The platform section allows equipment to be built thereon without damaging the roof or surface beneath. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150041251 | Foothold System on Sloped Roof - Foothold system on a sloped roof includes first flashing block with hole, second flashing block with hole, moveable foothold with hook portion removably inserted into first flashing block hole and lower portion comprising a step portion extending down-roof from hook portion, the moveable foothold moveable from first flashing block to second flashing block via unhooking hook portion from first flashing block and hooking hook portion to second flashing block; flashing blocks may include mounting portion to receive mounting foot for photovoltaic array, and/or step portion sized to receive and support weight of foot of human working on sloped roof. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150068839 | Roof Climbing Tool - A tool for engaging a roof includes a peak engagement member for engaging a first surface of the roof, and an operator climbing member including an elongated central body and a plurality of spaced apart step handles mounted on the central body. The operator climbing member is configured for engaging the second surface of the roof and is operatively connected to the peak engagement member. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150368914 | Modular Roof Mounted Staging Bracket With Safety Rails - An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the eave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging system can also include a rail member for safety support and alternative scaffolding arrangements. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160083969 | PLATFORM SYSTEM FOR GREENHOUSE ROOF - A platform system useful for constructing, maintaining, or repairing greenhouse roofs comprises a platform section providing a working area surface formed with removable treads supported on left and right platform rails. The platform section is supported by downwardly projecting upper and lower support bases appointed to rest on structural members of the roof, thereby providing a clearance between the working area surface and the roof beneath. Guardrails extend along the sides of the platform section between guardrail posts attached at the upper and lower ends of the platform rails. The system is light-weight, minimizing the loading imposed on the roof and permitting it to be readily positioned by a small work crew. The support base may include retractable rollers that permit it to be slid upward across the eaves and onto the roof. A deployment assist cart may be used to erect, support, and access the platform system. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160108628 | ALUMINUM ROOF SCAFFOLDING PLANK - A roof scaffolding system comprising an aluminum roof scaffolding plank constructed from high strength aluminum having a unique C-shaped design with molded features that imparts, stability and weight bearing strength to the plank when it is mounted on roof scaffolding brackets. The plank has ridges on its top surface to provide a non-slip surface and a plurality of holes along the sides at the top and the bottom to enable a lock pin to be inserted through them and through a roof bracket hole to secure the plank to the roof bracket. The use of the lock pin to secure the plank to the roof bracket in place of nails, allows for securing and releasing the plank from the roof bracket with one hand instead of requiring the use of two hands when nails are used to secure the scaffolding plank to the roof bracket. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160177583 | Modular Roof Mounted Staging Bracket With Safety Rails | 06-23-2016 |
