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Platform system

a platform system and platform technology, applied in the direction of scaffolding, cleaning equipment, scaffold accessories, etc., can solve the problems of substantial increase in the cost of the platform system, process requires a relatively substantial amount of time, manpower and components

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-03-29
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[0006]In this regard, one aspect of the present invention provides a platform that includes a plurality of identical sides. The platform is created from a single, continuous piece of sheet metal that is cut and folded to form ...

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The necessity that each platform system be designed for a specific location can substantially increase the cost of the platform system.
The process requires a relatively substantial amount of time, manpower, and components.

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[0043]Reference will now be made in detail to presently preferred embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit thereof. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment may be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0044]Aspects of the present invention are related to fall restraint equipment. Examples of fall restraint equipment and the components thereof are set forth in copending U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 12 / 329,883 (entitled “A Gangway and Me...

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Abstract

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 184,499, filed on Jul. 16, 2011, in the name of Robert W. Honeycutt, and entitled “Platform System,” the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as if set forth verbatim herein and relied upon for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to fall restraint equipment, and, more particularly, to a modular platform system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Platform systems typically provide access from one location of an area to another and generally fall within one of two categories: crossover platforms and access platforms. Crossover platforms usually provide a path from one location to another while going up and over an area or obstruction and back down to the other area. For instance, crossover platforms may be built to provide a path over pipes, tripping hazards, conveyors, spill containment ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04G1/00E04G5/14
CPCE04F11/025E04F11/112E04F11/181E04F2011/0209E04G1/15E06C7/183E06C1/39E06C1/397E06C7/081E06C7/182E04G5/14E04G1/152E04F2011/1889E04G2001/242E04G1/14E04G7/02E04G1/17
Inventor HONEYCUTT, ROBERT W.
Owner SAFERACK
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