Douglas K Hartz

US Patent:

6976336, Dec 20, 2005

Filed:

Oct 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/975220

Inventors:

Douglas K. Hartz - Clinton OH, US

Assignee:

The Ruhlin Company - Sharon Center OH

International Classification:

E04B001/34

US Classification:

52 73, 2482281, 248250

Abstract:

An overhang falsework for supporting a debris shield on an outward side of an I-beam used in an overhead frame structure comprises an elongated base member extending in a longitudinal direction transverse to the I-beam between an inner end and an outer end wherein said outer end is on the outward side of the I-beam. The falsework further includes a clamp connected to the member between the inner and outer ends for selectively securing the falsework to the I-beam in an installed condition on the I-beam. The base member has a multi-component construction including a metal component extending between the inner and outer ends and a non-metal or wooden component extending at least partially between the inner and outer ends which is secured to the metal component. The non-metal or wooden layer provides a medium for nailing or screwing a horizontal panel portion or base sheet of the debris shield to the falsework, and the metal layer provides support. The falsework further includes an upwardly extending member that is selectively interengageable with the base member.

US Patent:

6848221, Feb 1, 2005

Filed:

Nov 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/286059

Inventors:

Douglas K. Hartz - Clinton OH, US

Assignee:

The Ruhlin Company - Shron Center OH

International Classification:

E04B 134

US Classification:

52 73, 2482281, 248250

Abstract:

An overhang falsework for supporting a debris shield on an outward side of an I-beam used in an overhead frame structure comprises an elongated base member extending in a longitudinal direction transverse to the I-beam between an inner end and an outer end wherein said outer end is on the outward side of the I-beam. The falsework further includes a clamp connected to the member between the inner and outer ends for selectively securing the falsework to the I-beam in an installed condition on the I-beam. The base member has a multi-component construction including a metal component extending between the inner and outer ends and a non-metal or wooden component extending at least partially between the inner and outer ends which is secured to the metal component. The non-metal or wooden layer provides a medium for nailing or screwing a horizontal panel portion or base sheet of the debris shield to the falsework, and the metal layer provides support. The falsework further includes an upwardly extending member that is selectively interengageable with the base member.