Abstract: A guard rail post assembly for a scaffolding platform advantageously uses an offset base portion to simplify connection of rail members at a point aligned above the base. A gravity lock is also disclosed which serves to maintain rail members which have been secured to the guard rail assembly and/or secure other connecting members elsewhere in scaffolding and shoring systems.

Abstract: The holder has an elongated base portion adapted to extend from above one rung of a ladder to below an immediately lower rung, and an elongated cantilevered portion extending integrally from the upper end of the base portion at an angle of preferably less than 90 degrees therefrom. The distal end of the cantilevered portion has an upward hook-like projection to support the bail or handle of a paint can or the like. Preferably, a substantial portion of the cantilevered portion has a cross-section in the form of an upwardly-opening U-shape defining a trough to hold a paint brush, with a drain hole being provided through the bottom of the trough near the distal end. The cantilevered portion preferably has a dam piece near its distal end between the distal end and the location of the drain hole, so that paint cannot run past the dam piece, and can only drain out the drain hole.

Abstract: A ladder shoe for providing enhanced stability between a ladder and a variety of surfaces. The ladder shoe is comprised of a shoe body having a first side plate, a second side plate and a base. The first side plate and the second side plate are attached to the base. The side plates include curved slots through which a fastener is disposed which movably connects the ladder shoe to the end of the ladder's side rail, thereby allowing the ladder shoe to move between a first position where the base is at a first angle with respect to the side rail and a second position where the base is at a second angle with respect to the side rail. Each slot has a notch in which the fastener catches causing the shoe to be maintained in an intermediate position until the shoe body is desired to be placed into another position. The base has a bottom which provides a slip resistant surface for engaging the shoe body to essentially flat surfaces when the shoe body is in the first position.

Abstract: A hoist apparatus includes a support member having first and second opposite end portions. A winch including a winch motor and a winch reel rotatable relative to the winch motor about a reel axis is secured to the first end portion of the support member and a flexible tension link is windable on the reel. The apparatus is provided with provisions for releasably connecting the second end portion of the support member to an object such that the first end portion projects from the object, the releasable connecting provisions being dimensioned and positioned on the second end portion to resist forces imposed by the winch on the support member to prevent movement of the support member relative to the object.

Abstract: A stackable and nestable rack construction formed essentially of wire material so as to be capable of use in displaying articles, or for storing personal items, on a select stack of the racks. The racks are capable of being nested in groups, to facilitate their storage, transfer, and display, and then assembled or erected into a stackable configuration, for usage. The racks may accommodate slides, incorporating runners, upon which a wire or other material basket may be accommodated, to add variety to the manner of storage that may be undertaken through usage of this invention. A base member incorporating rollers, may be connectable onto the bottom of the assembly, to add to the maneuverability of the racks, when laddened with stored articles.

Abstract: A safety net identifier employs an identifier filament which is woven, laced, twisted or otherwise incorporated with the cords of the safety net. The identifier filament is impervious to ultraviolet resistant coating so that the safety net does not appear exteriorly distinguishable from other nets which do not employ the identifier. In one embodiment, the filament comprises a folded ribbon which is imprinted with the net manufacturer and other pertinent information concerning the safety net.

Abstract: An anchor system and method of use for securement to a fixed anchor point at an elevated position on a structure. The system comprises a rope arranged to be extended between the elevated position and a lower position, and slidable connection device. The connection device is arranged to be releasably secured to the fixed anchor point and comprises a flexible tubular member woven of strands of fibers. The tubular member has a pair of ends, each of which includes an extension projecting therefrom. Each extension is bent back over itself and inserted into the tubular member to form a loop. A connector is mounted on one of the loops and is arranged to be releasably secured to the fixed anchor. The rope extends through the tubular member, with the tubular member having a sufficiently large internal diameter that the rope may slide therethrough.

Abstract: A fire escape including a housing formed in a building which includes a number of levels each having an opening communicated with the housing, and a number of buffer plates disposed in the housing in a stagger type. People can be safely dropped to the ground via the buffer plates. A helical pathway can be disposed in the housing so that people can slide to the ground in a fast speed via the helical pathway. The buffer plates and the helical pathway can be used as recreational purposes.

Abstract: A new and improved overhead package retrieval system, including a series of C-shaped tracks which are mounted onto storage shelf units, a platform that has rollers that fit within these C-shaped tracks and allow the platform to move, a special jointed retractable axle system which allows the platform to move along the tracks even if they are not completely parallel, a fold-up ladder for a user to get from ground to platform level, a special brake that operates when fold-up ladder is down to prevent movement of the platform, a package platform that allows a user to easily move packages from the platform to the ground, and a series of guard rails and hand rails to make the overhead package retrieval system safe.

Abstract: A ladder extension member is arranged for securement to an associated ladder step of an associated ladder, wherein the organization is dismounted relative to the ladder step for resecurement thereto to provide an extension step. The extension step includes a plurality of "J" shaped support members mounting a planar support web fixedly therebetween, wherein the spaced "J" shaped support members permit capturing of an associated ladder step between the support web and a cavity defined by the "J" shaped support members. A plurality of spaced bottom plates are arranged with slots to effect selective capturing of the associated ladder step therewithin, or reciprocatable to a rear position to permit removal of the organization relative to the ladder step for reorientation of the ladder step thereto.

Abstract: A quick stand adjusting device for adjusting the height of the stand of a ladder, a chair, an instrument or equipment, comprising a split retainer controlled by a control device, which is comprised of a crank, a transmission rod and a movable stop block, to move in and out of a recessed chamber in a lock socket at the bottom so as to engage or release a support which is extendibly inserted in the stand.

Abstract: An adjustable ladder comprising, a pair of side supports, a device for retaining the supports in a spaced relationship, a rung, a device for slidably mounting the rungs in the supports, and a device for moving the rung along the supports for adjusting the position of the rung.

Abstract: A self-storing maintenance stand for a scissor lift aerial work platform wherein a pair of arms are freely pivoted on each side of a stack of pivotally connected scissor arms at the medial portion thereof. An arcuate saddle plate is provided on each end of the pair of arms for engaging protruding end portions of the pivot pins of the next adjacent scissor arms. A weight is connected to the end portion of one of the arms so that the arms will freely pivot to a non-working or stored position.

Abstract: This invention provides a guard rail post for use on scaffolding of the type used in the construction of buildings. The guard rail post comprises an elongated member having securing means for securing the guard rail post to a vertical support member of the scaffold, positioning means for mounting the guard rail post in fixed relationship to a scaffold work platform and means for connecting guard rails to the post at a fixed distance above the work platform.

Abstract: A lifeline safety system for a pitched roof employs a frame for mounting a lifeline system above the peak of the roof. Shoulders extend from the frame and engage opposing sides of the roof. An anchor comprising a generally J-shaped bolt secures the bracket assembly to the roof. The bolt has a hook which engages the underside of the rafter. A nut has a pair of arms for torquing the nut to the bolt. In one embodiment, two roof mounting pods are pivotally mounted to a shoe which receives a retractable lifeline housing.

Abstract: A plank for use on a scaffold. The principal component is a hollow integral aluminum extrusion with an elongate rectangular shape transverse to its length. The extrusion has a top wall, a pair of spaced-apart opposing sidewalls extending downwardly from the top wall, and a longitudinal locking structure located between the sidewalls. A complementary fastening assembly cooperates with the locking structure to secure the extrusion to a horizontal cross-member of the scaffold. Sheet material containing mineral particulates is adhered to the upper surface of the extrusion to provide a non-slip walking surface. After use in an environment containing dangerous contaminants, such as radioactive materials, the sheet material may be stripped for disposal and the extrusion cleaned with an appropriate solvent before re-application of fresh sheet material.

Abstract: A sawbuck comprising a first pair of members which support one end of a log at a given elevation, with means to support another portion of the log at a lesser elevation, and means to chain down a portion of a log.

Abstract: A dismountable ladder for use with transom, swim or dive platforms having a pair of similarly shaped vertical upper side members. The upper end of each upper side member is formed as a U-shaped hook for releasably receiving a portion of a transom, swim or dive platform. The lower end of each upper side member has an opening. Additionally, a horizontal upper step member is releasably coupled within the opening in the lower ends of the upper side members. Finally, screws are provided for securing the upper step member to the upper side members through screw holes of the upper side members and upper step member.

Abstract: A mated pair of sleeper bars (34) comprises a first bar (25) having one end (28') thereof notched to form two fingers (29') and three slots (31'), while one end of the second bar (25) is notched to form three (29) fingers and two slots (31), with the fingers (29) of one bar (25) adapted to fit within the slots (31') of the other bar (25'). The mating fingers (29 and 29') and slots (31 and 31') are drilled for insertion of a connecting pin (37) for pivotally locking the matched ends (28 and 28') of the sleeper bars (25 and 25') together. A plurality of compartments (42) are formed along the length of each sleeper bar (25 and 25'), each compartment (42) being adapted to receive and hold a container (44) filled with a fluid material.

Abstract: A slide and seek fire escape is provided for a high rise building having a roof and multiple floors. The fire escape consists of a plurality of balconies stacked one above the other for the roof and each floor of the building, with the balconies having right and left staggered escape apertures. A pair of elongated slide poles are also provided. One slide pole extends through the balconies in the center of the right escape apertures, while the other slide pole extends through the balconies in the center of the left escape apertures. A person can exit the building during a fire by entering one balcony and slide down one slide pole to the next balcony and walk to the other slide pole and slide down, thereby repeating the slide until the person reaches ground level.