Steven Douglas Spotts

US Patent:

20030173149, Sep 18, 2003

Filed:

Mar 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/100532

Inventors:

Preston Anderson - Seneca PA, US
Ronald Adams - Franklin PA, US
Steven Spotts - Cranberry Township PA, US
Michael Gaydos - Allison Park PA, US

International Classification:

A62B001/16

US Classification:

182/003000

Abstract:

An anchoring system includes an anchor member to anchor the lifeline and at least one extending unit to extend the anchor member out to a working position beyond (horizontally) and above (vertically) an edge to provide for an overhead anchoring point. The anchoring system preferably further includes a support to which the extending unit is attached. The support immobilizes the overhead anchoring system so that the anchor member remains at the working position (even in the case of a fall by the worker). A method of anchoring a fall protection lifeline for use by a worker working at or beyond an edge includes the steps: elevating an anchor member to position the lifeline above the head of a worker and supporting the anchor member at the working position. The method can also include the step of extending the anchor member to a working position horizontally beyond and above the edge.