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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2012
Richard Fontana, Cape Elizabeth, ME (US);
David Reinfeld, Englewood, NJ (US);
Richard Fontana, Cape Elizabeth, ME (US);
David Reinfeld, Englewood, NJ (US);
DMR HOLDING GROUP LLC, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
The present invention is 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.