Patent ID: 8316992
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
1. A scaffolding system consisting of: a latticework of members defining at least one platform, connected to a building for supporting workers adjacent to the building; a base member secured to a structural component of the building; a coupling member secured to the base member, the coupling member having an internal thread, the base member extending radially outwardly along a rear face of the coupling member forming a flange around the coupling member, the flange being disposed inwardly from, in a separate plane from and adjacent to a position of a final outer finish layer of the building wherein the flange is between the finish layer and an internal layer of the building, the coupling member having a longitudinal length, along an axial direction of the internal thread, that is less than a thickness of the final outer finish layer such that an outer plane of the final outer finish layer extends beyond an outermost portion of the coupling member along the axial direction of the internal thread; a connecting member having a first end and a second end, the first end having an external thread configured to mate with the internal thread, the second end being attached to the latticework to thereby maintain the latticework in an upright orientation.