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Roof worker protective netting apparatus

US7503372B1 · kind B1 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 2005
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 25, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04G21/3266
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A roof worker protective netting apparatus includes a plurality of posts. A plurality of upper loops is provided. Each of the upper loops is attached to one of the posts and adjacent to a respective top end of the posts. A flexible mesh panel has a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. Each of a plurality of upper hooks is attached to the panel and is positioned adjacent to the top edge of the panel. The upper hooks are each removably couplable to one of the upper loops. Each of a plurality of straps is attached to the panel and positioned adjacent to the bottom edge. Fasteners are extendable through the straps and into a roof to removably secure the straps to the roof when the panel is positioned adjacent to and extends upwardly from a lower edge of the roof.

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