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Mobile ladder-scaffolding system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-02
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1999-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A track supported mobile ladder-scaffolding system with self-adjusting lateral supporting structure at the top for engaging a roof by means of a vehicle which engages track structure attachable to a roof by clamping: safety hook structure prevents support failure at the top at roof-engaging and ladder engaging points of the mobile portion of the system.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald S. Jacobs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:25
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G1/00; E04G1/18; E04G1/20; E04G3/00; E04G3/20; E04G3/24; E04G3/246; E06; E06C; E06C9/00; E06C9/06; E06C9/08; E06C9/12; E04G3/28; E04G2003/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a system of mobile scaffolding including vertical structure with a plurality of ladders and means mounting the plurality of ladders movably as a unit on a bottom track for shifting location along the wall of a build- having roof structure, a work platform in said system having means for engaging rung structure of said ladders, and lateral means engaging the roof of the building to stabilize the vertical structure, the improvement comprising: at least one vertical track member on an upper portion of a said ladder, the lateral means including: horizontal track structure, means for fixing the horizontal track structure to a roof, a vehicle, first movable captive-engagement of the vehicle with the vertical track member, and second movable captive-engagement of the vehicle with a portion of the horizontal track structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a system of mobile scaffolding including vertical structure with a plurality of ladders and means mounting the plurality of ladders movably as a unit on a bottom track for shifting location along the wall of a build- having roof structure, a work platform in said system having means for engaging rung structure of said ladders, and lateral means engaging the roof of the building to stabilize the vertical structure, the improvement comprising: at least one vertical track member on an upper portion of a said ladder, the lateral means including: horizontal track structure, means for fixing the horizontal track structure to a roof, a vehicle, first movable captive-engagement of the vehicle with the vertical track member, and second movable captive-engagement of the vehicle with a portion of the horizontal track structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a system as recited in claim 1, said means for fixing comprising at least one tie plate, means for adjustably attaching the tie plate to the horizontal track structure, and means for clamping the tie plate to a roof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a system as recited in claim 2, the means for clamping including the tie plate having a hole therein, and the means for clamping including clamping means having a part thereof proportioned for reaching through said hole and securing to a roof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a system as recited in claim 3, the tie plate extending in a direction away from the vertical structure to a position beyond the horizontal track structure, and said hole located in said tie plate extension.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
In a system as recited in claim 4, the clamping means being of the wrench-plier type, the part for reaching through the hole being the jaws thereof and the hole being too small to pass a portion of the wrench-plier type clamping means therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a system as recited in claim 5, the tie plate being a plywood sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a system recited in claim 6, wherein the system includes a plurality of said tie plates and of respective said wrench-plier type clamping means therefor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a system as recited in claim 2, the horizontal track structure including a first track position comprising the portion having said second movable captive-engagement and a second track portion disposed between said first track portion and the vertical structure, wheel structure having rotatable attachment to the vehicle at a location supporting the vehicle on the second track structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a system as recited in claim 8, said location being substantially such as to balance the weight of the vehicle thereat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
In a system as recited in claim 8, the first movable captive engagement including a respective said vertical track member at an outboard location on each of two said ladders each vertical track member being of tubular cross-sectional shape and having a longitudinal slot therealong, a respective arm extending from the vehicle toward the longitudinal slot and having a portion extending through the slot with roller means thereon engaging the respective vertical track member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a system as recited in claim 10, the second movable captive engagement including the first track portion having a tubular cross section and a longitudinal opening therealong, each said respective arm having a portion extending through the opening with roller means thereon engaging the first track portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a system as recited in claim 11, each said arm having a hook thereon extending around a portion of a respective vertical track member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a system as recited in claim 12, said vehicle having a hook-shaped member thereon extending around a portion of the horizontal track structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
In a system as recited in claim 11, a longitudinal angle supporting the first track portion to said at least one tie plate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a system as recited in claim 14, an end-stop on the horizontal track structure for preventing overrunning of said vehicle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |