Brian S Keith

US Patent:

20060277863, Dec 14, 2006

Filed:

Apr 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/400290

Inventors:

Hunt Henning - Foley AL, US
Brian Keith - Mountain Brook AL, US

Assignee:

HOPBOARD, LLC - Mountain Brook AL

International Classification:

E04D 15/00

US Classification:

052749120, 052024000

Abstract:

A platform including an upper deck and a lower deck longer than the upper deck, both being constructed of a light-weight sturdy material. The edges of the upper deck extend downward and the edges of the lower deck extend upward. The decks are hinged together at the forward edge of the platform, which comes in contact with the roof. Male-female sleeves are attached to the inner parts of the sides and support pieces of both decks to provide support. The sleeves adjust so the platform can accommodate varying roof pitches. The bottom surface of the lower deck is covered in non-skid material to provide adhesion to the roof. The forward edge of the lower deck has extensions with holes so the platform can be secured to the roof with screws or nails.

US Patent:

20080271947, Nov 6, 2008

Filed:

Jun 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/155316

Inventors:

Hunt T. Henning - Foley AL, US
Brian Scott Keith - Mountain Brook AL, US

Assignee:

Hopboard LLC - Mountain Brook AL

International Classification:

E04G 3/26

US Classification:

182 45

Abstract:

A platform including an upper deck and a lower deck longer than the upper deck, both being constructed of a light-weight sturdy material. Angular material comprises the framework of the decks. The decks are hinged together at the forward edge of the platform, which comes in contact with the roof. Male-female sleeves are attached to the inner parts of the sides and support pieces of both decks to provide support. The sleeves adjust so the platform can accommodate varying roof pitches. The bottom surface of the lower deck is covered in non-skid material to provide adhesion to the roof. The forward edge of the lower deck has extensions with holes so the platform can be secured to the roof with screws or nails.

US Patent:

20050223660, Oct 13, 2005

Filed:

Jun 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/146549

Inventors:

Hunt Henning - Foley AL, US
Brian Keith - Mtn. Brook AL, US

International Classification:

E04B007/18
E06B003/28
E04D015/00
E04F021/00
E04G021/14

US Classification:

052203000, 052200000

Abstract:

The Adjustable Portable Roof Work Platform is a new rectangular platform consisting of an upper deck and a longer lower deck constructed of a light-weight yet sturdy material and tubular framework. The decks are hinged together the edge of the platform that comes in contact with the roof which is labeled the forward edge. Tubular male-female sleeves are attached on the inner parts of the side frames of both decks with hinge pins or bolts with spacer washers to provide support and adjust to accommodate varying roof pitches. The bottom surface of the lower deck is completely covered in non-skid material to provide greater surface tension and adhesion on a roof. The forward edge of the lower deck extends beyond the frame and has holes so that the platform can be secured to a roof with screws or nails. The rear edge of the upper deck has a lip extending upward as an option.