Access cover with fall protection system

a technology of protection system and access cover, which is applied in the direction of building construction, building material handling, construction, etc., can solve the problems of inability to reuse, time-consuming process that uses relatively expensive materials, and inability to meet the needs of users, etc., and achieves the effect of reusabl

Pending Publication Date: 2022-03-03
WORTHMANN ERIK
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The cap versions of the invention make it easy to quickly and easily cover an access and the surrounding curb. They are designed to withstand weather and protect the building interior. They can also be secured to the curb to remain in place, even in extreme weather and wind conditions. The cap versions can also serve as a type of fall protection system for curbs. They are adjustable for different size accesses and curbs and can be reused.

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This is a very labor intensive, time-consuming process that uses relatively expensive materials, of which most cannot be reused.
In the event that the access cover is accidentally or unintentionally removed or destroyed, such as during a storm, or temporarily removed for another reason, it can be critical that the access be quickly reclosed to minimize interior building damage, which is not usually possible with the current methods and available materials.

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[0017]The subject invention pertains to devices and methods for covering an access in the roof of a building or other structure. More specifically, the subject invention provides one or more embodiments of an adjustable, flexible, weatherproof cap for use in covering an access. The cap can be secured over the access in a manner that inhibits displacement, particularly during inclement or extreme weather conditions. The cap can be easily transported to a site and quickly deployed to cover an access. Advantageously, the cap has a fall protection system incorporated therewith to reduce or prevent incidence of injury during an accidental fall through the access. A cinching line and grommets can be used to secure the cap and the fall protection system incorporated therewith to a curb around the access.

[0018]The following description will disclose that the subject invention is particularly useful for covering rooftop openings or accesses to protect the interior of the building and in part...

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Abstract

A cap to cover an access that attaches to a curb around an access. The cap comprises a cover with a cinching channel and cinching line for adjusting the size of the cap to fit around the curb. At least one reinforced opening on cover through which a temporary fixation device can be inserted to secure the cap to the curb. A fall protection system incorporated with the cap can mitigate injury and damage if a person or object steps on or falls into the access.

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0001]During building construction and renovation there can be temporary openings or accesses in the roof for skylights, chimneys, elevator vents, HVAC systems, and other purposes. These accesses, usually having a surrounding curb, provide ingress to the building interior. The curb provides an apparatus on which equipment and other structures can be supported. It is often necessary to temporarily cover these accesses and curbs to protect the building interior from the elements until the accesses can be used for their intended purpose. Such covers may need to be in place for several weeks or perhaps months, until they are enclosed with the equipment or other structures. This means that the cover may have to endure all types of weather events, including rain, high winds, hail, snow, and various combinations thereof.[0002]Additionally, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandate is that accesses and curbs be covered in a manner to prevent acc...

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IPC IPC(8): E04G21/32
CPCE04G21/3214E04G21/3266E04G21/3204
InventorWORTHMANN, ERIK
OwnerWORTHMANN ERIK