Stephen D Mariscal

US Patent:

20100089693, Apr 15, 2010

Filed:

Mar 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/530741

Inventors:

Stig Karlsen - Burlington WI, US
Robert Peter Wiegers - Fox Point WI, US
Roger S. Frank - New Berlin WI, US
Scott D. Libert - Waukesha WI, US
Stephen Mariscal - Racine WI, US
Michael J. Leszczynski - Milwaukee WI, US
Patick Vieux - Rosiere, FR
Kamay Matharu - Ontario, CA

Assignee:

THYSSENKRUPP SAFWAY, INC - Waukesha WI
TRACTEL LTD. - Scarborough, ON

International Classification:

A62B 35/00

US Classification:

182 3

Abstract:

A system and method for a scaffold deck with a fall arrest assembly is disclosed. The fall arrest assembly comprises a deck structure () and a rail assembly () for permitting an individual to tie-off in a manner that permits the individual with a range of motion along the deck structure. The fall arrest assembly further includes an uplift hook mechanism () connected to or otherwise installed on the deck structure such that the uplift hook mechanism is employed for both securing the deck structure to and releasing the deck structure from at least one supporting member. A plurality of deck hooks () connectable to or otherwise installed on the decking structure for connecting the decking structure to the supporting member is additionally provided. A deck latch assembly located connected to the uplift hook mechanism additionally facilitates connection of the deck structure to a second deck structure.