Patent ID: 6776259
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
Safety apparatus for people working on a structure, comprising:a first substantially vertical support comprising a lower part and an upper part movable with respect to said lower part such that said first support is adjustable in length; said upper part and said lower part comprise an upper tube and a lower tube respectively; said upper tube comprises an internal strengthening component and an external strengthening cable; a tightening loop configured to tense said external strengthening cable and tension within said external strengthening cable being adjustable by said tightening loop; first fixing means configured to attach said upper part to a structure; second fixing means configured to attach said lower part to said structure; and a supporting cable extending from said upper part of said first support; wherein said supporting cable is an overhead safety cable for tethering people; when said apparatus supports said supporting cable at a lower height when said lower part is attached to a structure and said upper part is unattached; and when a length of said first support is increased and said upper part is attached to said structure, such that said apparatus supports said supporting cable at a higher height.