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Clamping apparatus and apparatus for use in erecting temporary guard rails

US7530551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2007
Grant dateMay 12, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/54
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for use in clamping a structure at its edge, the structure having opposed surfaces, the apparatus comprising a stanchion, a first clamping assembly attached to the stanchion and a second clamping assembly selectively slidably moveable longitudinally along the stanchion, the second clamping assembly including a support plate extending laterally outward in a direction away from the stanchion, the support plate being positioned closely adjacent one of the opposed surfaces of the structure when the structure is clamped between the first and second clamping assemblies.

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