Patent ID: 6092623
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: A62B,E04G

Abstract:
A safety anchor system for protecting an individual from falling from an elevated platform, comprising:a first anchor device having a first member and a second member that is moveable along a longitudinal axis relative to the first member to selectively adjust a width of the first anchor device, the first and second members each having an outward end with a latching member supported on the outward end, the latching member being adapted to latch onto an edge of a concrete panel upon adjustment of the width of the first anchor device, the latching members each including a central portion having a first projection on one side of the axis at a first distance from the axis, and a second projection on an opposite side of the axis at a second distance from the axis extending from the central portion toward a center of the first anchor device, the second distance being greater than the first distance;a second anchor device having a first member and a second member that is moveable along a longitudinal axis relative to the first member to selectively adjust a width of the second anchor device, the first and second members each having an outward end with a latching member supported on the outward end, the latching member being adapted to latch onto an edge of a concrete panel upon adjustment of the width of the second anchor device the latching members each including a central portion having a first projection on one side of the axis at a first distance from the axis, and a second projection on an opposite side of the axis at a second distance from the axis extending from the central portion toward a center of the second anchor device, the second distance being a greater than the first distance;an extension member having a length extending between the first and second anchor devices, the extension member being secured to each of the anchor devices;at least one tether having a first end secured to the extension member that is moveable along the length of the extension member; anda harness secured to a second end of the tether, the harness being adapted to be worn by an individual.