Abstract: Machines and related methods are disclosed for dispensing a rolled fabric over spaced support beams of a roof and for holding the fabric firmly in place over such beams to protect workers from falling through the gaps between the beams. The machines may include one, some, or all of several different components and features to enhance the system's overall operation and effectiveness. One aspect relates to a hub brake used to help prevent unwinding of the fabric roll in the event of a fall. Another aspect relates to a magnetic brake to help keep the machine from sliding across the support beams in the event of a fall. Another aspect relates to a guide assembly that engages a support beam with a one-directional bearing to also help keep the machine from sliding in the event of a fall.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 16, 2022
Date of Patent:
September 12, 2023
Assignee:
Bay Insulation Contracting, Inc.
Inventors:
Carl Eric Lewis, Ernest Craig Abney, Mark Alan Gerard, David L Tomchak
Abstract: Machines and related methods are disclosed for dispensing a rolled fabric over spaced support beams of a roof and for holding the fabric firmly in place over such beams to protect workers from falling through the gaps between the beams. The machines may include one, some, or all of several different components and features to enhance the system's overall operation and effectiveness. One aspect relates to a hub brake used to help prevent unwinding of the fabric roll in the event of a fall. Another aspect relates to a magnetic brake to help keep the machine from sliding across the support beams in the event of a fall. Another aspect relates to a guide assembly that engages a support beam with a one-directional bearing to also help keep the machine from sliding in the event of a fall.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 16, 2022
Publication date:
January 26, 2023
Applicant:
Bay Insulation Contracting Inc.
Inventors:
Carl Eric Lewis, Ernest Craig Abney, Mark Alan Gerard, David L Tomchak
Abstract: Machines are disclosed for dispensing a rolled fabric over spaced support beams of a roof and for holding the fabric firmly in place over such beams to protect workers from falling through the gaps between the beams. The machines may include one, some, or all of several different components and features to enhance the system's overall operation and effectiveness. One aspect relates to a hub brake used to help prevent unwinding of the fabric roll in the event of a fall. Another aspect relates to a magnetic brake to help keep the machine from sliding across the support beams in the event of a fall. Another aspect relates to a guide assembly that engages a support beam with a one-directional bearing to also help keep the machine from sliding in the event of a fall.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2022
Assignee:
Bay Insulation Contracting Inc.
Inventors:
Carl Eric Lewis, Ernest Craig Abney, Mark Alan Gerard, David L Tomchak
Abstract: Machines are disclosed for dispensing a rolled fabric over spaced support beams of a roof and for holding the fabric firmly in place over such beams to protect workers from falling through the gaps between the beams. The machines may include one, some, or all of several different components and features to enhance the system's overall operation and effectiveness. One aspect relates to a hub brake used to help prevent unwinding of the fabric roll in the event of a fall. Another aspect relates to a magnetic brake to help keep the machine from sliding across the support beams in the event of a fall. Another aspect relates to a guide assembly that engages a support beam with a one-directional bearing to also help keep the machine from sliding in the event of a fall.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 10, 2019
Publication date:
March 11, 2021
Applicant:
Bay Insulation Contracting Inc.
Inventors:
Carl Eric Lewis, Ernest Craig Abney, Mark Alan Gerard, David L. Tomchak