Scott G Robbins

US Patent:

6779629, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

Aug 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/219399

Inventors:

Timothy W. Ecker - Thorton CO
Richard G. Reynolds - Arvada CO
Scott Robbins - Highlands Ranch CO

Assignee:

Mine Safety Appliances Company - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

A47L 304

US Classification:

182 3, 182 45, 182113, 256 32

Abstract:

A rebar anchorage system for a horizontal lifeline is described as well as the method of installing the same. Preferably, two triangular frames are secured to vertically extending rebar by eight sets of J-bolts and speed nuts. The frames are preferably made of tubular steel, and may be attached to the vertically extending rebar by one workman. Two or more rebar lifeline anchors may be used in combination to secure the ends of a horizontal lifeline. Three or more anchors can be used to secure two or more lifelines that are perpendicular to each other, such as along the outer, leading edges of a construction site.

US Patent:

6502663, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Feb 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/505542

Inventors:

Timothy W. Ecker - Thornton CO
Richard G. Reynolds - Arvada CO
Scott Robbins - Highlands Ranch CO

Assignee:

Rose Manufacturing Company - Englewood CO

International Classification:

A47L 304

US Classification:

182 3, 182 45, 182113, 256 32

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for temporarily anchoring a horizontal lifeline to existing rebar extending from concrete. Preferably, two triangular frames are temporarily secured to vertically extending rebar by eight sets of J-bolts and speed nuts. The frames are preferably made of tubular steel, and may be attached to the vertically extending rebar by one workman. Two or more rebar lifeline anchors may be used in combination to secure the ends of a horizontal lifeline. Three or more anchors can be used to secure two or more lifeline that are perpendicular to each other, such as along the outer, leading edges of a construction site.