US4372424A
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Safety device for scaffoldings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-22
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Granted: 1983-02-08
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Expires: 2001-05-22
Abstract
Abstract In a scaffolding assembled of vertical posts, trough-shaped crossbars secured to the posts and gangplanks hooked on the edges of crossbars by claws, a safety device for securing the gangplanks against accidental lifting includes oblong holes formed in the bottom of the trough-shaped crossbars, a rail arranged above each crossbar and overlapping the claws, each rail being provided with a downwardly directed projection formed at its end with a bent portion insertable into the holes and engageable with the crossbar, and a locking plate hinged to the end of the rail which is situated away from the direction of bending of the hook-shaped portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruth Langer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:37
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G7/00; E04G7/02; E04G7/28; E04G1/00; E04G1/15; E04G1/154
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A device for protecting against lifting gangplanks of a scaffolding assembled of vertical supports, trough-shaped crossbars secured to the supports, and claw hooks for mounting the gangplanks to the crossbars, said device comprising oblong holes formed in bottom portions of respective crossbars and being oriented in the longitudinal direction of the crossbars; a rail arranged above each crossbar and overlapping the claw hooks; at least one mounting projection fixed to each rail and having a hook-shaped end portion insertable into corresponding oblong hole and engageable with the crossbar; and a locking plate hinged to an end of the rail.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A device for protecting against lifting gangplanks of a scaffolding assembled of vertical supports, trough-shaped crossbars secured to the supports, and claw hooks for mounting the gangplanks to the crossbars, said device comprising oblong holes formed in bottom portions of respective crossbars and being oriented in the longitudinal direction of the crossbars; a rail arranged above each crossbar and overlapping the claw hooks; at least one mounting projection fixed to each rail and having a hook-shaped end portion insertable into corresponding oblong hole and engageable with the crossbar; and a locking plate hinged to an end of the rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the hook-shaped end of each mounting projection is bent at right angles in the direction away from the hinged locking plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the free end of said rail and the end of said locking plate are provided respectively with axially directed recesses, and each crossbar being secured at its end to corresponding vertical support by a wedge matching the assigned recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as defined in claim 2, wherein the clearance between the hook-shaped end portion of the mounting projection and the opposite surface of the rail is adjusted to the distance between the outer surface of the bottom of the crossbar and the rail.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the length of the oblong hole corresponds substantially to the length of said hook-shaped end portion.
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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) | 1986-02-07 | 1986-08-09 | 1987-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-08-09 | 1991-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-07 | 1994-08-09 | 1995-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |