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Method of dispensing netting for a roof structure

US6401426B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2000
Grant dateJun 11, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04D15/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of dispensing netting on a roof structure to provide fall protection for workers on the roof structure is disclosed herein. The roof structure includes a plurality of purlins spaced apart from one another in a parallel arrangement. A carriage is provided which is moveable in a direction along the length of the purlins. A supply of netting is attached to the carriage. The carriage is then moved along the length of the purlins, wherein movement of the carriage dispenses the netting onto the end of the roof structure.

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