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US 9,506,268 B1Granted
Roofing tent
OwnerMichael W. Bright, Scott C. Daniels +1inventors
InventorsMichael W. Bright, Scott C. Daniels, Scott Gordon
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Abstract
A protective canopy is intended for use over existing structures undergoing roofing replacement or repairs, for the protection of workers from direct sunlight and inclement weather. An upper surface is comprised of a weatherproof tarpaulin. The tarpaulin is anchored along edge portions to the ground surface using guy lines, and supported by a plurality of adjustable poles which are positioned upon the roof surface.
Claims18
A tent system, comprising:
- a tarpaulin;
- a plurality of linear post assemblies, each adapted to be anchored to an upper surface of a structure and each supporting a portion of said tarpaulin, further comprising:
- a plurality of corner post assemblies adapted to be anchored to a corner of said upper surface of said structure;
- a plurality of intermediate post assemblies adapted to be anchored to an intermediate location of said upper surface of said structure;
- and,
- a plurality of peak post assemblies adapted to be anchored to a peak of said upper surface of said structure;
- and,
- a plurality of guy lines each adapted to be anchored to a ground surface adjacent said structure and each attached to another portion of said tarpaulin;
- and,
- wherein said plurality of linear post assemblies supports said tarpaulin above said structure.
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A tent system, comprising:
- a tarpaulin;
- a plurality of linear post assemblies, each adapted to be anchored to an upper surface of a structure and each supporting a portion of said tarpaulin, further comprising:
- a plurality of corner post assemblies adapted to be anchored to a corner of said upper surface of said structure;
- a plurality of intermediate post assemblies adapted to be anchored to an intermediate location of said upper surface of said structure;
- and,
- a plurality of peak post assemblies adapted to be anchored to a peak of said upper surface of said structure;
- and,
- a plurality of guy lines each adapted to be anchored to a ground surface adjacent said structure and each attached to another portion of said tarpaulin;
- wherein said tarpaulin is opaque and waterproof;
- and,
- wherein said plurality of linear post assemblies supports said tarpaulin above said structure.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.