Patents by Inventor David W. Beard

David W. Beard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fall restraint system and method useful for roof inspection
    Patent number: 6112853
    Abstract: A fall restraint system protects a worker while inspecting and/or repairing a roof of a building. The restraint system includes a ladder that is positioned against the building. A fall restraint device is removably connected to the ladder and contacts the roof. A cable support structure is connected to the fall restraint device, and a cable is attached to it. The cable extends from the cable support structure toward the peak of the roof, and from the peak toward the ground. The cable is adapted to be connected to a harness that is worn by the worker. The worker then uses the cable to inspect/repair the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
    Inventor: David W. Beard
  • Fall restraint system and method useful for roof inspection
    Patent number: 5875867
    Abstract: A fall restraint system protects a worker while inspecting and/or repairing a roof of a building. The restraint system includes a ladder that is positioned against the building. A fall restraint device is removably connected to the ladder and contacts the roof. A cable support structure is connected to the fall restraint device, and a cable is attached to it. The cable extends from the cable support structure toward the peak of the roof, and from the peak toward the ground. The cable is adapted to be connected to a harness that is worn by the worker. The worker then uses the cable to inspect/repair the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
    Inventor: David W. Beard
  • Roof inspection fall protection system
    Patent number: 5730246
    Abstract: A fall protection system is provided for protection of a worker on a building roof. The system includes a mast assembly resting on the ground and contacting a soffit of the roof. A cable support structure is secured to the mast assembly. A cable is connected at a first end to the cable support structure and includes a first portion extending upwardly from the cable support structure toward a peak of the roof and a second portion extending downwardly from the peak toward the ground and terminating at a second end. The second portion is adapted to connect to a harness secured to the worker. A weight hangs from the second end of the cable to hold the cable taut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
    Inventor: David W. Beard