US20080042030A1 - Roofer's lifesaver - Google Patents

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US20080042030A1
US20080042030A1 US11/893,222 US89322207A US2008042030A1 US 20080042030 A1 US20080042030 A1 US 20080042030A1 US 89322207 A US89322207 A US 89322207A US 2008042030 A1 US2008042030 A1 US 2008042030A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/32—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
    • E04G21/3261—Safety-nets; Safety mattresses; Arrangements on buildings for connecting safety-lines
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B35/00—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
    • A62B35/0043—Lifelines, lanyards, and anchors therefore
    • A62B35/0056—Horizontal lifelines
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/32—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
    • E04G21/3261—Safety-nets; Safety mattresses; Arrangements on buildings for connecting safety-lines
    • E04G21/3276—Arrangements on buildings for connecting safety-lines
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/32—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
    • E04G21/3261—Safety-nets; Safety mattresses; Arrangements on buildings for connecting safety-lines
    • E04G21/3295—Guide tracks for safety lines
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B35/00—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
    • A62B35/0043—Lifelines, lanyards, and anchors therefore
    • A62B35/0068—Anchors

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  • This invention relates to roofers, specifically to the safety of roofers.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 7,028,990 to Shorey (2006) discloses Temporary rooftop And Safety Rail System. This system has parts to assemble, and uses a board system. While Roofer's Lifesaver has no parts to assemble. Roofer's Lifesaver is an all in one convenient tool absolutely no parts to assemble.
  • the current invention is a unit using a pipe to tie off while working on the roof. Roofer's Lifesaver provides several advantages over other safety devices.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of adjustment nut with handle
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of right upper roof pad.
  • FIG. 5 is exploded view of right lower roof pad.
  • FIG. 6 is exploded view of pipe holder.
  • FIG. 7 is an overview of the present invention attached to an unfinished roof.
  • FIG. 1 shows the front view
  • FIG. 2 shows the side view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of nut ( 28 ); this part is used to tighten the Roofer's Lifesaver down to the roof.
  • FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of pad ( 34 ). This is an adjustable pad used to adjust to the pitch of the roof and clamps down with nut ( 28 ).
  • FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of pad ( 40 ). This is an adjustable pad used to adjust to the pitch of the roof. The pressure exerted by pad ( 34 ) holds pad ( 40 ) in place.
  • FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of holder ( 24 ). Roofer's Lifesaver is attached to opposite ends of roof. A pipe up to 16 feet goes thru holder ( 24 ) on each tool, the pipe is then used to attach up to 2 safety ropes and harnesses to.
  • FIG. 7 is the present invention attached to an unfinished roof.
  • This invention is simple as it is an all in one tool. Place (1) Roofer's Lifesaver on the roof place in the roof vent and turn at a 90 degree turn. Then use ( 28 ) adjustment nut with handle to tighten the Roofer's Lifesaver to the roof. The upper roof pads ( 34 ), ( 36 ), and the lower roof pads ( 36 ), ( 40 ) will automatically adjust when tightening to roof with adjustment nut with handle( 28 ).
  • Repeat instructions above to install second Roofer's Lifesaver the desired distance apart, up to 16′. Now place the pipe up to 16′ long with safety rings, thru pipe holder ( 24 ) of each Roofer's Lifesaver. Then attach up to 2 safety ropes and harnesses to the pipe.
  • Roofers may now work both sides of roof, up to a 16′ span using one set of (2) Roofer's Lifesaver. If needed you can place another Roofer's Lifesaver every 16′ and place a pipe as long of span as you need. This is the only tool that can go the span of the entire roof.

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A Roofer's Lifesaver is a set of (2) units. These units attach to any pitch roof using adjustable roof pads (34),(36),(40), and (42). There is a handle with a nut attached (22) used to tighten Roofer's Lifesaver to the roof. A pipe is then placed between the units and used to tie safety rope and harness to. This Invention is designed for roofers safety. This invention is also designed for efficiency for roofers as it requires no tools to attach to roof. Also two roofers can work off the same tool and work both sides of the roof.

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    CROSS REFERENCE RELATED TO APPLICATIONS
  • This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/837,692 filed Aug. 15, 2006 by the present inventors.
    • FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
  • Not applicable
    • BACKGROUND
  • 1. Field of Invention
  • This invention relates to roofers, specifically to the safety of roofers.
  • 2. Prior Art
  • There have been many inventions proposed to roofers safety, many of which are being used today. Many of the inventions are used with a harness and rope system. A few solutions to the problem of roofers safety are listed below:
  • (1) U.S. Pat. No. 7,028,990 to Shorey (2006) discloses Temporary rooftop And Safety Rail System. This system has parts to assemble, and uses a board system. While Roofer's Lifesaver has no parts to assemble. Roofer's Lifesaver is an all in one convenient tool absolutely no parts to assemble.
  • (2) U.S. Pat. No. 373,718 to Rondeau (1996) discloses “Combined Staging Bracket And Double Sided Clamp Back Rail”. This system requires tools to install, as it needs to be nailed or cleated to roof. This also needs to be moved up the roof for another span. Roofer's Lifesaver once again requires no tools at all to mount to roof. Also a roofer can save time, you only have to mount Roofer's Lifesaver one time and you can complete the entire roof. Roofers can work both sides of the roof, and 2 people can work off the same tool.
  • (3) U.S. Patent No. 2002/0109059A1 to Giglio (2002) discloses “Roofing Bracket”. This system once again needs tools to install. Roofers get a pendulum effect while on the roof and working with this tool. There is no way to keep a safety harness and rope attached at all times. Roofer's Lifesaver once again requires no tools. Roofer's get no pendulum effect, Roofer's Lifesaver you can work the entire edge of the roof. The safety harness and rope can stay attached at all times.
    • SUMMARY
  • The current invention is a unit using a pipe to tie off while working on the roof. Roofer's Lifesaver provides several advantages over other safety devices.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of adjustment nut with handle
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of right upper roof pad.
  • FIG. 5 is exploded view of right lower roof pad.
  • FIG. 6 is exploded view of pipe holder.
  • FIG. 7 is an overview of the present invention attached to an unfinished roof.
    • DRAWINGS-REFERENCE NUMERALS
  • 20 pipe set screw
  • 22 pipe set screw nut
  • 24 pipe holder
  • 26 height adjustment bar
  • 28 adjustment nut w/handle
  • 30 washer
  • 32 upper pad support
  • 34 right upper roof pad
  • 36 left upper roof pad
  • 38 lower pad support
  • 40 right lower roof pad
  • 42 left lower roof pad
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 shows the front view, and FIG. 2 shows the side view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of nut (28); this part is used to tighten the Roofer's Lifesaver down to the roof.
  • FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of pad (34). This is an adjustable pad used to adjust to the pitch of the roof and clamps down with nut (28).
  • FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of pad (40). This is an adjustable pad used to adjust to the pitch of the roof. The pressure exerted by pad (34) holds pad (40) in place.
  • FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of holder (24). Roofer's Lifesaver is attached to opposite ends of roof. A pipe up to 16 feet goes thru holder (24) on each tool, the pipe is then used to attach up to 2 safety ropes and harnesses to.
  • FIG. 7 is the present invention attached to an unfinished roof.
  • Operation—FIGS. 3,4,5,6,7
  • The operation of this invention is simple as it is an all in one tool. Place (1) Roofer's Lifesaver on the roof place in the roof vent and turn at a 90 degree turn. Then use (28) adjustment nut with handle to tighten the Roofer's Lifesaver to the roof. The upper roof pads (34), (36), and the lower roof pads (36), (40) will automatically adjust when tightening to roof with adjustment nut with handle(28). Repeat instructions above to install second Roofer's Lifesaver the desired distance apart, up to 16′. Now place the pipe up to 16′ long with safety rings, thru pipe holder (24) of each Roofer's Lifesaver. Then attach up to 2 safety ropes and harnesses to the pipe. Roofers may now work both sides of roof, up to a 16′ span using one set of (2) Roofer's Lifesaver. If needed you can place another Roofer's Lifesaver every 16′ and place a pipe as long of span as you need. This is the only tool that can go the span of the entire roof.
  • Advantages
  • From the operations and background prior arts above a number of advantages become evident
  • (a) All other inventions require additional tools to attach to roof.
  • (b) Roofer's Lifesaver has no pendulum effect, as other inventions do.
  • (c) Roofers can work both sides of the roof without moving the present invention.
  • (d) Roofers can work the entire edge of the roof
  • (e) Two roofers can work off the same set of the present invention.
  • (f) Adjusts from a 2/12 to 12/12 pitch with no modifications to tool.
  • (g) Roofers are able to work a 16′ span with one set of the present invention.
  • Accordingly anyone can see that this is an all in one, easy to use convenient invention.
  • Although the description above contains many specificities, these should not be used to limit the scope of this invention. The above listed description should only be used merely to provide illustrations for the presently preferred uses.

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1. A Roofer's Lifesaver comprising:
a. adjustable roof pads without removable parts or tools;
b. no pendulum effect in rope
c. two roofers can work off the same tool;
d. roofers can work both sides of roof;
e. handle with nut attached to tighten to roof easy with no tools required;
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US20130219812A1 (en) * 2012-02-24 2013-08-29 Georgia Tech Research Corporation Solar panel roof-ridge mounting systems and methods
US20150217148A1 (en) * 2014-02-06 2015-08-06 Capital Safety Group (Northern Europe) Limited Entry/exit gate assembly of a fall protection system
US9248323B1 (en) * 2011-09-29 2016-02-02 G-Corp Fall prevention apparatus
US20200392748A1 (en) * 2018-02-20 2020-12-17 Unified Safety Inc Fall protection system
US11452893B2 (en) * 2018-08-10 2022-09-27 Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning And General Contracting Of New Jersey Fall restraint system for roof work

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US5287944A (en) * 1993-02-03 1994-02-22 Woodyard Clifford P Roof mounted anchor used singly or with another, and with other equipment in a fall restraint and/or fall arrest system
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US20100133040A1 (en) * 2008-12-02 2010-06-03 Joseph Tony London, SR. Roof clamp for fall protection safety equipment
US9248323B1 (en) * 2011-09-29 2016-02-02 G-Corp Fall prevention apparatus
US20130219812A1 (en) * 2012-02-24 2013-08-29 Georgia Tech Research Corporation Solar panel roof-ridge mounting systems and methods
US20150217148A1 (en) * 2014-02-06 2015-08-06 Capital Safety Group (Northern Europe) Limited Entry/exit gate assembly of a fall protection system
US9517368B2 (en) * 2014-02-06 2016-12-13 Capital Safety Group (Northern Europe) Limited Entry/exit gate assembly of a fall protection system
US20200392748A1 (en) * 2018-02-20 2020-12-17 Unified Safety Inc Fall protection system
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US11452893B2 (en) * 2018-08-10 2022-09-27 Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning And General Contracting Of New Jersey Fall restraint system for roof work

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