Abstract

A gate apparatus comprising a mounting structure and at least one hinge. The hinge has a first pivoting part, a second pivoting part, and a spring element, the first pivoting part being attachable to the mounting structure. A swingable structure is attachable to the second pivoting part of the hinge. The first and second pivoting parts define an internal space in which the spring is received so as to be entirely enclosed, the internal space being formed by opposed recesses defined in the pivoting parts. In addition, the internal space is configured to allow the spring element to be seated in the internal space in a selected one of a first orientation and a second orientation allowing the first pivoting part and the second pivoting part of the at least one hinge to be aligned or perpendicular when the swingable structure is in a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 11/04 - GatesDoors characterised by the kind of suspension
• E05F 1/12 - Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
• E06B 3/92 - Doors or windows extensible when set in position
• E06B 11/02 - GatesDoors
• E06B 11/08 - Turnstiles

Goods & Services

Fall protection equipment and components thereof for fall restraint and fall arrest and made primarily of metal, namely, gangways for industrial and railway applications.

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Fall protection equipment and components thereof for fall restraint and fall arrest and made primarily of metal, namely, gangways for ships and boats

Abstract

A gangway for use with a container to be accessed is provided. The gangway comprises a fixed platform and a support structure connected to the fixed platform in a manner that allows the support structure to rotate with respect to the fixed platform between a raised stowed position and a lowered deployed position. An end platform is pivotally connected at the distal end of the support structure, the end platform defining an upper walking surface and a bottom surface that engages the top of the container, the height between the bottom surface and the walking surface being no greater than one inch.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 69/26 - Rotatable platforms
• B21D 31/00 - Other methods for working sheet metal, metal tubes, metal profiles
• B63B 27/14 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of ramps, gangways or outboard ladders
• B65G 69/24 - Horizontal loading or unloading platforms having platform-level adjusting means
• B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
• E01D 15/02 - Vertical lift bridges

Abstract

A gangway comprises a fixed platform and a support structure connected to the fixed platform in a manner that allows the support structure to rotate with respect to the fixed platform between a raised stowed position and a lowered deployed position. A self-raising assembly is operative to rotate the support structure from the deployed position to the stowed position. The self-raising assembly includes at least one fluid actuated cylinder connected between the fixed platform and a distal end of the support structure. A raising actuator is usable by an operator to cause operation of the cylinder in a manner that rotates the support structure toward the stowed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 27/14 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of ramps, gangways or outboard ladders
• B65G 69/22 - Horizontal loading or unloading platforms
• B65G 69/28 - Loading rampsLoading docks
• B63B 27/00 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
• B66F 11/00 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for

Goods & Services

Fall protection equipment and components thereof for fall restraint and fall arrest, made primarily of metal, namely, gangways, stairs, safety cages, safety gates, and handrail systems and platforms for fall restraint and fall arrest comprised in part of handrails, loading racks and ramps

Abstract

A gate may include a first supporting arm and an adjustable arm. The first supporting arm may include an interior surface and an interior cavity. The adjustable arm may include an insertable end, an adjustable compression member and a compression fitting. The insertable end may be configured to be inserted into the interior cavity of the first supporting arm. The adjustable compression member may be disposed at the insertable end. The compressing fitting may be configured to adjust the adjustable compression member. When the insertable end is inserted into the interior cavity of the first supporting arm, the adjustable compression member is adjusted to compress against the interior surface so that the adjustable arm is fixed relative to the first supporting arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 11/02 - GatesDoors

Goods & Services

fall protection equipment, namely, a swing gate having adjustable length, adjustable swing direction and universal mounting system, made primarily of metal for use on portable ladders, rolling platforms and stairs for fall restraint and fall arrest

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Rolling elevating work platforms with modular stairs or ladders, made of metal

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prefabricated modular platforms and stairs with handrails, made of metal

Goods & Services

Fall protection equipment, namely, a moveable railing, made primarily of metal for use on portable ladders, rolling platforms and stairs for fall restraint and fall arrest

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modular metal stairs with work platforms and rolling ladder platforms, made of metal

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prefabricated modular platforms and stairs with handrails, made of metal

Abstract

A post to be used in conjunction with a gangway or other fall restraint equipment where the post defines an aperture having an upper portion and a lower portion such that the upper portion is configured to allow a link of a chain to pass there through while the lower portion allows the link to pass through in one orientation but prevents the link from passing through in a second orientation traverse to the first orientation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 69/28 - Loading rampsLoading docks

Abstract

Uprights and lateral or connecting posts to be used in conjunction with a gangway or other fall restraint equipment where the uprights and posts are created by cutting portions of integral, continuous pieces of tubular metal rather than welding smaller pieces of stock material together. Sidepost assemblies or handrails are created by connecting the uprights and posts together.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01D 15/24 - Bridges or similar structures, based on land or on a fixed structure and designed to give access to ships or other floating structures

Abstract

A handrail or a swing gate for fall restraint equipment comprising an outer rail constructed from a single, continuous piece of tubular metal, a midrail constructed from a single, continuous piece of tubular metal, and a toeboard constructed from a single, continuous piece of sheet metal, where the outer rail is constructed to receive portions of the midrail and toeboard for an integral construction.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 11/18 - BalustradesHandrails

Goods & Services

Fall protection equipment and components thereof for fall restraint and fall arrest and made primarily of metal, namely, gangways, stairs, safety gates and handrail systems comprised of handrails and mounting hardware for handrails

Goods & Services

Fall protection equipment and components thereof for fall restraint and fall arrest and made primarily of metal, namely, gangways, stairs, safety gates and handrail systems comprised of handrails and mounting hardware for handrails

Abstract

A gangway comprises at least one component formed from a continuous piece of metal. The at least one component formed from the continuous piece of metal may be a support structure or an underbody, a platform, a ramp, a step, or other support surface. A method for manufacturing such a gangway comprises forming the at least one component from the continuous piece of metal.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01D 1/00 - Bridges in general

Goods & Services

Fall protection equipment and components thereof for fall restraint and fall arrest and made primarily of metal, namely, gangways, stairs, safety cages, safety gates, and handrail systems and platforms for fall restraint and fall arrest comprised of one or more of the following: handrails, loading racks and ramps Fall protection equipment and components thereof for fall restraint and fall arrest, namely, climbing protection and anchor systems comprised of one or more of the following: safety restraints and harnesses other than for vehicle seats or sports equipment, lanyards for fall protection purposes, and lifeline cables and metal trolley beams for attachment to lanyards for fall protection purposes