Michael K Bridgman

US Patent:

20080087497, Apr 17, 2008

Filed:

Oct 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/581088

Inventors:

John Boswell - Cumming GA, US
Michael Bridgman - Pace FL, US
Bob Lago - McDonough GA, US
Rudolph Schuller - Stone Mountain GA, US

International Classification:

E04G 3/28

US Classification:

182142

Abstract:

A suspended work platform with an integrated rescue system and a method for rescuing a worker is used to quickly rescue workers from an elevated position. The system incorporates a work hoist and a rescue device cooperating with a platform rope. The work hoist is attached to the work platform. A worker changes the elevation of the work platform by operating a work input device of a work hoist control system. The rescue device cooperates with the platform rope and is attached above the work platform to a tie-off location. A rescuer operates the rescue device to perform a rescue of the worker when necessary. The rescue system may also include an independent fall arrest system having a descent control system with a fall arrest rope attached to the worker and to the tie-off location.