Corner climber

Details Corner climber Corner climber

2002-05-09

2010-11-02

Shriver, II, J. Allen (Department: 3632)

Supports

Brackets

On extensible column mounted between opposed surfaces

C254S242000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07823845

ABSTRACT:
A novel device for climbing inside corners, outside corners, and a variety of surfaces. The technology presented herein relies on high friction materials, suction devices, adhesive materials, pneumatic devices, etc. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are designed to clamp onto inside or outside corners such that the devices weight, and an optional load, can be supported. Further embodiments allow the device to climb up, down, and across corners. Moreover, embodiments that can scale flat, rough, or jagged surfaces are also disclosed.

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