Pump jack wedge device
OwnerTimothy J. McManusinventor
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Abstract
A pump jack wedge device is provided. The device is comprised of at least one, generally, triangular-shaped wedge comprised of at least one opening to accept a pole of a pump jack post system or another scaffolding system used for working on angled roofs or other pitched exterior surfaces. Furthermore, the wedge is comprised of at least one mounting plate that secures the wedge to at least one roof or other exterior surface. The wedge may be a plurality of dimensions able to accommodate varying roof or other exterior surface pitches known in the art.
Claims20
A pump jack wedge device comprising:
- a base comprised of a first opening, a top surface and a side wall;
- and
- a mounting plate attached to the base, wherein the mounting plate is comprised of a second opening, and further wherein the mounting plate forms an acute angle with the top surface.
A pump jack wedge device comprising:
- a base comprised of a first opening, a top surface and a side wall;
- a first grip area;
- a mounting plate attached to the base and comprised of a second opening, wherein the mounting plate forms an acute angle with the top surface;
- and
- a second grip area positioned on a bottom surface of the mounting plate.
A method of using a pump jack wedge device, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a pump jack wedge device comprised of a base attached to a mounting plate at an acute angle, wherein the base comprises an opening;
- attaching the mounting plate to a roof via fastening a first fastener through an opening of the mounting plate;
- and
- securing a jack post base into the opening of the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.