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Fall arrest system

US11655677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 6, 2018
Grant dateMay 23, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H7/24
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The aspects herein relate to the field of fall prevention systems, and more specifically to fall arrest systems for storage bins and more particularly to grain bins or silos. In one aspect, a fall prevention system for a ladder may have an anchor plate coupled to a roof. In another aspect, the fall prevention system for the ladder may have an anchor bar coupled to at least a portion of the ladder. A rope is coupled at one end to the anchor plate or bar and at the other end to at least one rung of the ladder using a fastener. A rope grab is slidably coupled to the rope between the anchor plate or bar and the fastener.

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