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  Safety railUSPTO Application #: 20080017840Title: Safety rail Abstract: A safety rail system for protection of workers at construction sites. The system uses removable posts secured to joists supporting balconies, decking and the like. The safety rail system can be installed and removed using standard tools. The system uses standard rails, removably secured to the posts which are preconfigured to meet existing code regulations. The improved rail system reduces undesired deconstruction of the safety rail system, but allows for ease of removal and replacement. (end of abstract) Agent: Brett J. Trout, PC - Des Moines, IA, US Inventor: Donald Harney USPTO Applicaton #: 20080017840 - Class: 256 59 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080017840. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]1. Field of the Invention [0002]The present invention relates in general to a safety rail and, more particularly to a temporary safety rail system used during construction. [0003]2. Description of the Prior Art [0004]It is known in the art to construct temporary safety rails on balconies, decks and the like to prevent workers from falling. Occupational Safety and Health Administration codes often require the use of safety railing during construction to protect workers. In many situations, temporary railing may be built and then later torn down when the permanent rail is to be installed. One drawback associated with such prior art temporary railing is the time and cost associated with constructing and removing the railing. This time and cost becomes a significant factor in situations where materials must be loaded and unloaded, requiring the railing to be constructed and removed several times during the construction process. [0005]Another drawback associated with such prior art systems is the damage such temporary railing systems may inflict on decorative deck floors and the like. Yet another drawback associated with prior art temporary railing systems is that they are typically constructed of standard building materials, sometimes depleting supplies required for other portions of the construction. Another drawback associated with using standard building materials is that workers are often tempted to remove portions of the temporary railing system to use the construction materials in other parts of the construction. [0006]Still another drawback associated with such temporary railings is the inconsistency in construction methods and materials used. As many codes require specific specifications for such temporary railings, additional time must be taken to insure compliance to avoid the risk of danger to construction workers and/or serious fines. It would, therefore, be desirable to provide a temporary railing system which may be easily installed and removed, and which meets code requirements for temporary railings. [0007]The difficulties encountered in the prior art discussed hereinabove are substantially eliminated by the present improved safety rail. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008]In an advantage provided by this improved safety rail, an inexpensive, durable system for constructing a safety rail at construction sites is provided. [0009]Advantageously, this improved safety rail system provides a reusable safety rail system which may be quickly constructed and removed as desired. [0010]Advantageously, this improved safety rail system provides a safety rail of consistent dimensions which may be used with a plurality of construction designs. [0011]Advantageously, this improved safety rail system provides a safety rail which is of a strong and lightweight construction. [0012]Advantageously, this improved safety rail system provides a safety rail which frustrates the undesired scavenging of the safety rail for other construction projects. [0013]Advantageously, this improved safety rail system provides a safety rail which may be quickly and easily installed and removed using standard tools. [0014]Advantageously, this improved safety rail system provides a safety rail which is adjustable to accommodate various types of construction projects. [0015]Advantageously, this improved safety rail system provides a safety rail which is of a low-maintenance, long-lasting design. [0016]Advantageously, in a preferred example of this improved safety rail system, posts are provided with leg plates which straddle joists associated with a balcony or deck under construction. The posts have rail retainers which accommodate standard construction materials for use as rails. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017]The present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: [0018]FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the post of the improved safety rail system; [0019]FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the improved safety rail system installed at a construction site; [0020]FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the anchor of the improved safety rail system, secured to a joist and rim joist; [0021]FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the improved safety rail system in partial phantom; and Continue reading... Full patent description for Safety rail Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Safety rail patent application. 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