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Safety feature for a roof

US8256183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2008
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04G21/328
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Safety structure for a roof and more particularly a flat roof. The former includes an engagement structure. The engagement structure provides an attachment element to which a part to be safely attached to the roof, such as the belt of individuals present on the roof, a railing or the like has to be attached. According to the present invention, this attachment element is attached to a thickening and more particularly to a profiled section. This thickening is accommodated in a folded-over part of roof covering material and is situated in the folded-over part thereof. This roof covering material is attached to the existing roof covering by torching or gluing.

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