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US 2025/0059833 A1Published application
Rooftop Platform - SafetyPitch
OwnerRobert Manganelli, Michael Mastalirinventors
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Abstract
A handheld, portable ladder anchoring system designed for pitched roofs or other pitched constructs, that secures ladder placement in all directions via a 360-degree ladder stop. Platform configuration embodies a tripodal, load bearing design of tangential contact points of ladder feet abutting the inner rim of the ladder stop with a third leg of tripodal force-distribution being a tie-down strap.
Claims2
A heavy load capacity, portable, horizontal, adjustable roof platform supporting a ladder and pump jack anchoring system, comprising:
- (a) An upper platform configuration centered around a 360-degree ladder stop that anchors a ladder (of variable widths), in all directions, said ladder stop comprising:
- (i) A circular rim forming the outer edge of the ladder stop, providing a structural boundary and secure stop.
- (ii) A high-friction, anti-slip surface covering the platform base and inner rim of the ladder stop, preventing ladder slippage.
- (iii) Eight equally spaced “tie-down” slots distributed along the outer rim of the ladder stop, facilitating secure attachment of the ladder.
- (iv) A robust lockdown strap and fastener system for use within each tie-down slot, creating a secure connection between the center of the ladder's first rung and the ladder stop.
- (v) Drainage slots integrated into the tie-down slots, enabling effective liquid drainage from the platform.
- (vi) Triangular support points formed by the ladder feet abutting the inner rim of the ladder stop, ensuring stable load distribution.
- (vii) Tangential contact points on the ladder stop's inner rim, providing secure bracing for ladders of various widths.
- (viii) Full 360-degree maneuverability, allowing easy adjustment and repositioning of the ladder in any direction.
- (ix) Simplified setup with a minimalistic design, reducing the need for multiple ladder set configurations.
- (x) Compatibility with standard pitch options, ranging from 4/12 to 16/12, including increments of 6/12, 8/12, 10/12, 12/12, and 14/12.
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- The roof platform according to claim 1 further comprising:
- (a) A support bracket for achieving a horizontally-level platform, said support bracket:
- (i) Being adjustable to accommodate various pitch options, including standard pitch options ranging from 4/12 to 16/12, with increments of 6/12, 8/12, 10/12, 12/12, and 14/12.
- (ii) Being Securely fastened to the upper platform, ensuring stability and structural integrity.
- (iii) A reinforced structural configuration on the underside of the base platform to sustain heavy load capacities that incorporates a “lateral rib” constructed from a formed sheet metal of which includes two wedges (for clearance), holes that connect pivot connection to platform, and triangular, truss support.
- b) A central pump jack housing (square post anchor), for accommodating a pump jack pole.
- c) A tool-less fastener configuration for anchoring of the ladder to the 360 degree platform.
- d) A hinge mechanism connecting the upper platform to the lower roofing jack support platform, allowing for adjustable positioning, stability, and enabling a collapsible configuration.
- e) Walking plank housing located on either side of the base platform that supports either a single 2×6 walking plank or two 2×6 walking side-by-side.
- f) A dual-purpose handle for carrying the platform and as a “tie-down” in a zero-pitch (collapsed into flattened position) configuration for extreme pitches.
- g) Two nail beds to securely attach the platform to the roof.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.