Entries |
Document | Title | Date |
20080202852 | Stowable boat ladder - A stowable ladder for a boat deck, including a base plate securable to the underside of a boat, a rotary plate secured for pivoting about an axis relative to the base plate (with the axis being generally vertical when the base plate is secured to a boat underside), a bracket on the underside of the rotary plate, and a swim ladder secured to the bracket. The ladder is movable relative to the bracket between a stowed position generally parallel to the rotary plate and a usable position depending downwardly therefrom in a generally vertical position. A latch secures the rotary plate relative to the base plate whereby the ladder in the stowed position extends generally transverse to the keel of the boat when secured thereto, and pivots between about 60° to 120° relative to the base plate when moving between the stowed position and the usable position. | 08-28-2008 |
20090078504 | Method and stepladder with a tray - A stepladder includes a front section having a right front rail and a left front rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right front rail, and front steps attached to the right and left front rails. The ladder includes a rear section having a right rear rail and a left rear rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right rear rail, and a rear horizontal attached to the right rear rail and the left rear rail. The ladder includes a top to which the front and rear sections are connected. The ladder includes a tray pivotally attached to the right and left rear rails having a closed position essentially in parallel with the right and left rear rails and an opened position essentially in parallel with ground, the tray pivoting up from the closed position to the open position. A method for using a stepladder. The method includes the steps of positioning a front section and a rear section of the stepladder attached to a top of the stepladder. There is the step of pivoting up a tray pivotally attached to a right rear rail and a left rear rail of a rear section of the stepladder from a closed position essentially in parallel with the right and left rear rails to an opened position essentially in parallel with ground. | 03-26-2009 |
20090084628 | LADDER WITH INCORPORATED SOUND SYSTEM - A ladder including a sound system comprising a at least one pair of generally parallel legs, a plurality of steps extending between said pair of legs, and a sound system mounted between said pair of legs near the top thereof, the sound system including a media player, and at least one speaker operably connected thereto. | 04-02-2009 |
20090084629 | Intermediate Bracket - An intermediate bracket for a fall arrest system mounted on a structure comprises a securing member ( | 04-02-2009 |
20090095568 | LADDER ACCESSORY - A ladder accessory has a marrying pocket, a handle adapted to hold a paint vessel, and magnetic tool retainment. | 04-16-2009 |
20090101437 | LADDER TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A ladder transport system is disclosed. The ladder transport system comprises a mounting bracket, an axle coupled to the mounting bracket, at least one wheel attached to the axle; and a fender attached to the mounting bracket and disposed in a way that the wheel is protected from being stepped on by a user. | 04-23-2009 |
20090120719 | AERODYNAMIC LADDER COVER AND TOOL BAG - An aerodynamic ladder cover has been devised to provide an aerodynamic shape to the leading edges of a ladder while in transport. The cover includes a rigid curved forward-facing nosepiece. The nosepiece is substantially semi-cylindrical and its rigidity maintains a smooth-contoured convex surface facing the wind. In one embodiment of the invention, the rigid nosepiece is provided as an insert within layers of a soft cover overlying material. In this embodiment of the invention, the ladder cover is attached to the ladder by straps which extend from a back end of the cover. The construction of the ladder cover and straps permits the cover to be conveniently used as a contractor's tool bag. | 05-14-2009 |
20090152047 | TOOL SUPPORT FOR LADDER - A tool holder for a ladder for supporting heavy or irregularly shaped tools. The tool holder includes a clamping member adapted to be removably coupled to the rail of a ladder and also includes a tool receiver securely attached to the clamping member in opposition to the ladder rail. An aperture is created between the tool receiver and the clamping member for engagement with a gripping flange adapted to be secured to a tool. | 06-18-2009 |
20090166128 | LADDER CAP LIGHT - A ladder attachment configured to attach to a lateral member of the ladder at the upper portion. The ladder attachment has an illuminating portion providing light which can be utilized to identify the location of a ladder in, for example, an emergency situation. | 07-02-2009 |
20090188752 | Ladder caddy and stabilizer - A ladder accessory or caddy that is connectible or removably mountable to the upper ends or rails of a ladder is adapted to position the ladder relative to a work structure and the ground and comprises an elongated rectangular shaped housing member and a resilient cushion member connected to the housing member. The housing has top and bottom walls, a pair of sidewalls, a forward and rearward end walls, and an interior wall. The walls cooperate to form a socket having an opening on the bottom, for receiving and closely fitting about the upper end portion of the ladder. The forward or cushioned end of the caddy is curvilinear and forms a “bull nose” for greater work surface contact area for stabilization. Also means for securing the caddy in position such as a biased latch may be provided to fix the caddy to the ladder while in use. | 07-30-2009 |
20090194367 | HUNTING STAND ACCESSORY DEVICE - An accessory shelf device mountable on the safety rail assembly of a hunting and observation stand. The accessory shelf device is expandable along its length to adjust to differently sized safety rail assemblies. The accessory shelf device may include a pivotal mount for attachment to the safety rail assembly allowing the device to be selectively rotated out of the area within the safety rail assembly. The accessory shelf device of the present invention may also include an adjustable gun rest assembly. The accessory shelf device of the present invention is also scalable so that two accessory shelf devices can be quickly and easily combined into a side-by-side configuration for use with larger hunting and observation stands that feature two or more seats. | 08-06-2009 |
20090211843 | LADDER PAD ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - Implementations of the present disclosure provide a ladder pad assembly for use with a ladder having at least one rail and at least one pair of rungs are provided. In some implementations, the ladder pad assembly includes a body having a volume of padding material provided therein, and a fastening arrangement that is attached to body. The body is configured to wrap around the rail to be at least partially disposed between rungs of the at least one pair of rungs, and the fastening arrangement is arranged to releasably secure the body to the rail. | 08-27-2009 |
20090218166 | SCAFFOLD AUXILIARY SHELF - An auxiliary shelf attachment for mobile scaffolds having a platform member and at least two vertically extending posts with multiple axially spaced apertures includes a substantially planar shelf member having a proximal edge, two side edges, and a distal edge adjacent which two legs are hingedly secured. Also included are attachment rods or hooks disposed adjacent corners of each of the two side edges and the proximal edge for removable attachment of the planar shelf member to two of the elongated posts. | 09-03-2009 |
20090229918 | LADDERS, LADDER COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder. | 09-17-2009 |
20090250294 | Mount and Attachment System - A system for mounting one of various demountable attachments on a ladder may comprise a mount having at least one post for receiving an attachment and a plurality of attachments, each having a receiver for the post of the mount. | 10-08-2009 |
20090272602 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device for use with at least one of a stepladder, an extension ladder, and scaffolding, includes a base member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. A height adjustable rod member is operably connected at a first end thereof to such base member. A brace member has a first end and a second end, such first end of such brace member being perpendicularly engaged with such elongated rod member. A securing mechanism is operably disposed on such second end of such brace member for securing such brace member to such at least one of such stepladder, such extension ladder, and such scaffolding,. At least one support member is releasably engageable with such second end of such rod member for supporting a predetermined object thereon. | 11-05-2009 |
20090283361 | MULTI-TOOL LADDER TOP - A ladder top has a top panel, a groove formed in the top panel, a first drill hole formed in the top panel adjacent the groove, a second drill hole formed in the top panel, a magnet box formed in the top panel adjacent the groove, and a magnet positioned in the magnet box. The groove extends from the first side of the top panel to the second side of the top panel. The groove has a flat portion and an angular portion. The flat portion has a first portion and a second portion. The angular portion is positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the flat portion. The angular portion has a generally V-shape. The first drill hole and the second drill hole are polygonal in shape. | 11-19-2009 |
20090294214 | FOLDING STEP STOOL - A step stool having a step and a handle pivotably connected to the step. The step has a top surface and a wall extending therefrom, the top surface and the wall defining a cavity. A pair of slots is formed through the step, each slot extending from a first end formed through the top surface to a second end formed through the wall. The handle is generally U-shaped and has a pair of arms, a middle section connected between the pair of arms, a first leg extending from an end of one of the pair of arms, and a second leg extending from an end of the other of the pair of arms. Each arm extends through one of the pair of slots formed in the step. | 12-03-2009 |
20100012429 | Ladder Level - A ladder level clamps to an extension ladder to place the ladder level in a horizontal plane and on a 15-degree angle to a vertical structure. The tool includes clamping handles and is secured to the ladder by spring pressure clamping with position stops. The tool also comprises a vial holder that serves as a position indicator. To indicate position, the vial holder includes two bubble vials. The clamping handles connected to the vial holder allowing for clamping and unclamping of the device. | 01-21-2010 |
20100018801 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR LADDER STEP PREVENTION DEVICE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed to prevent a user from using the top step of a ladder. The apparatus comprises a substantially solid front face on which a first side flap and second side flap are disposed. The first and second side flaps are disposed at an angle to the front face in order to create a spring force when inserted in a “C” shaped cross section of a ladder. The apparatus is held to a ladder through the spring force and by securing the side flaps and front face to the ladder legs. | 01-28-2010 |
20100025152 | SCAFFOLDING PLATFORM WITH MATERIALS LEDGE - Scaffolding for use along a wall of a building includes at least one mast and a platform supported in an elevated position on the mast. The platform has a deck and a walk board below the front edge of the deck for supporting workmen along the wall of the building. In addition, the platform has a materials ledge that is located above the deck immediately behind the front edge of the deck, so that workmen on the walk board may easily retrieve materials and tools that are on the ledge. | 02-04-2010 |
20100025153 | ACCESSORY HOLDING DEVICE FOR LADDER ASSEMBLY - An accessory holding device for a ladder assembly includes a body member and at least one mounting member. The body member includes a primary compartment and a plurality of secondary compartments integrally configured with the primary compartment such that the primary compartment is disposed between a first compartment and a second compartment of the plurality of secondary compartments. The primary compartment and the plurality of secondary compartments of the body member are capable of receiving accessories therein. Further, the at least one mounting member adjustably coupled to one of the primary compartments and the plurality of secondary compartments of the body member. The at least one mounting member is capable of removably mounting the body member to the ladder assembly for holding the accessories. | 02-04-2010 |
20100051385 | Ladder Caddy - A device for attachment to a conventional type of ladder for holding tools and other diverse items in a position for convenient access by a workman on the ladder is described in two embodiments. In both embodiments the device includes a rigid, linearly elongated member carrying a pair of projections having free ends in opposing, spaced relation, the distance between the free ends being selectively adjustable by relative movement of the projections along an axis parallel to a spaced from the axis of the elongated member. In a first described embodiment, the elongated member is formed by a pair of tubular, telescopingly engaged members with one of the projections fixedly mounted to opposite ones ofthe pair of members. In the preferred embodiment, the elongated member is a one-piece rod with one of the projections fixedly connected thereto and the other projection mounted to a bracket which is slidable along the rod. The projections are positioned with the free ends spaced by a distance greater than the width of the ladder and the device is held with the projections outwardly adjacent openings in the ladder side rails at opposite ends of a selected one of the hollow rungs where the device is to be mounted. The projections are then relatively moved to decrease the distance between the free ends to cause the latter to extend through the openings in the side rails and into opposite ends of the selected rung, thereby releasably mounting the device to the ladder. The diverse items may then be supported by hooks mounted to the elongated member. | 03-04-2010 |
20100084221 | Sawhorse accessory - The sawhorse accessory includes a an elongate attachment for removable installation atop a sawhorse rail. Each attachment includes a plurality of transverse V-shaped notches therein, with the notches each having a ninety degree included angle. Two sawhorses, each having one of the accessories attached thereto, are placed parallel to one another, with the notched accessories providing for the secure placement of elongate workpieces (corner molding, etc.) thereacross. Each of the workpieces has a right angle edge that fits securely within the notches of the sawhorse accessories. The sawhorse accessories hold the workpieces securely for sanding, painting, varnishing, staining, and the like, precluding turning of the workpieces due to pressure from a paintbrush or other tool during the work. The workpiece supports may be attached to the sawhorses by clamps, elastic bungee cords, or by bolting to the sawhorse rail. | 04-08-2010 |
20100089699 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTIVE SCAFFOLDING - A scaffold system includes at least two essentially vertical support assemblies having an upper end and a lower end, wherein each essentially vertical support assembly includes at least two vertical support members connected by at least one horizontal member. A platform is attached proximate to the upper ends of the at least two essentially vertical support assemblies, wherein the vertical support assemblies are positioned to be proximate to a structure. One or more gap fillers are movably attached adjacent to the platform along at least a portion of the platform length and are configured to extend at least a portion of the platform towards the structure. One or more movable gates are attached to the essentially vertical support assemblies of one or more movable scaffolds, wherein the movable scaffolds are configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the structure to enable access to a top of the structure, and the movable gates may be connected to each other over the top of the structure. | 04-15-2010 |
20100108442 | MOBILE EAVE HOOK SYSTEM AND METHOD - An anchoring device, system and method. The anchoring device, system and method can include one or more rolling hook devices designed to couple or be secured to a projection such as those associated with rooftops. The rolling hook devices can include an arched member and any number of wheels to facilitate positioning. The rolling hook device may further be coupled to one or more tethers that allow it to serve as an anchor or work in conjunction with any number of other devices that function together as an anchoring system. | 05-06-2010 |
20100147624 | SAFETY LINE ANCHOR - An anchor for securing a safety line to a container having an opening defined by an upstanding rim comprises a bar which is longer than the opening is wide. A pair of hooks are connected to the anchor bar by hook mounts. The hooks open downward toward ends of the anchor bar such that the rim of the access opening may be secured between each hook and an associated end of the anchor bar. A mounting tab is connected to an end of each hook below a hook bend. A safety line connector may be connected to either tab through a hole formed therein. The mounting tabs project outward to permit connection of a safety line thereto even when the access opening is covered. A third mounting tab, to which a safety line connector may be connected, is pivotally secured around the anchor bar. | 06-17-2010 |
20100155177 | Portable workstation for a ladder - A portable workstation for a ladder includes: a base section having a work area; a supporting surface adapted to rest upon an outer surface of the legs; a retaining section adapted to extend between and past the legs; a lateral cavity in a lower surface of the retaining section, adapted to engage with the rung; and a lateral aperture in the retaining section, adapted to receive a rod underneath the legs of the ladder that extends beyond the legs of the ladder so as to press up against an inner surface of the legs. When the rod is inserted into the aperture, the workstation rests upon the legs and rung, and the rod presses up against the legs to retain the workstation. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163341 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED PERSONNEL ACCESS PLATFORM ASSEMBLY WITH BALLISTIC PROTECTION - A vehicle-mounted personnel access platform assembly with ballistic protection is designed for mounting on a tactical vehicle. The platform assembly includes at least one mounting brace, and at least one access platform carried by the mounting brace. The access platform defines a raised horizontal surface for supporting personnel at an elevated location adjacent a body of the tactical vehicle. A ballistic wall adjacent the access platform is adapted for residing a spaced distance from the body of the tactical vehicle to protect personnel staged on the access platform. | 07-01-2010 |
20100170749 | POOL LADDER SAFETY SYSTEM - A safety system for a swimming pool ladder is described for use in above-ground swimming pools. The safety system can comprise a frame covered with fabric or other enclosure permanently or temporarily affixed to the ladder and/or the sidewall of an above-ground swimming pool. The fabric can comprise a plurality of vent holes to prevent excessive side loads caused by water currents. The safety system can be detachably coupled to the ladder using a tab and slot configuration. The safety system can prevent objects from entering and becoming trapped between the pool sidewall and the pool ladder. | 07-08-2010 |
20100213008 | Fixation-Arrangement - An arrangement for a fixation, which is applied to a ladder is provided. The ladder includes at least one hollow rung. A bolt is located longitudinally and inside the hollow rung. The bolt includes at its first side an eye, which is used as attachment-point for attachment-purposes, while the eye is located outside the hollow rung on a first side of the ladder. The bolt includes at its second side an interlock, which can be engaged at a second side of the ladder firmly but detachably, so a movable attachment-point is originated at the ladder by the hollow-rung, by the inserted bolt and by the eye and the interlock, which are connected with the bolt. | 08-26-2010 |
20100219018 | PLATFORM LIFT - A platform lift for use with a vehicle includes a platform assembly having a plurality of support legs, and a lift mechanism having a support portion moveable between at least a first position and a second position. The platform assembly may be configured to be supported by the support portion when the support portion is in the first position, and further configured to be supported by the support legs substantially independent from the lift mechanism and the vehicle when the support portion is in the second position. | 09-02-2010 |
20100224445 | STEPLADDERS AND RELATED METHODS - Stepladders and related methods of using and manufacturing stepladders are provided. In one embodiment, a stepladder is provided that comprises a top cap, a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly has a pair of spaced apart rails pivotally coupled with the top cap. The second assembly includes at least one rail pivotally coupled with the top cap. The first assembly and second assembly are configured to be displaced relative one another such that the stepladder is selectively positionable between a first, deployed state and a second, collapsed state. The first assembly, the second assembly and the top cap are cooperatively configured such that the at least one rail of the second assembly is at least partially nested within an envelope defined by the pair of spaced apart rails of the first assembly with the step ladder is in a collapsed state. | 09-09-2010 |
20100236865 | Ladder Access Control Kit And Ladder Assembly Including Access Control Apparatus - A ladder access control kit and a ladder assembly including access control apparatus are provided. The kit includes a planar barrier and a first member having a first support structure to movably support the barrier and a first attachment mechanism to secure the first support structure at a first side of the ladder. The barrier is movable within a plane of the barrier between an access position to allow access to the ladder and a blocking position to prevent access to the ladder. The kit also includes a second member including a second support structure and a second attachment mechanism to secure the second support structure at a second side of the ladder spaced apart from the first side of the ladder. The kit further includes a locking device to fasten the barrier to the second support structure in a locked condition of the device and in the blocking position of the barrier to prevent unauthorized access to the ladder. | 09-23-2010 |
20100288584 | ROTATING PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND/OR HUNTING - A highly stable rotating platform with a base, a roller deck assembly on top of the base, and a shooting deck coupled to the roller deck via leg assemblies. The leg assemblies contain two vertical members with an angled cross member between the vertical members providing strength and stability. Bi-directional, unrestricted rotation of the roller deck assembly and shooting deck (in an unlimited number of degrees—e.g. multiple rotations) is accomplished by wheels in the roller deck which rotate around, and to the outside of, a safety guide attached to the base. The wheels may protrude through the top of the roller deck permitting the operator to precisely, easily, and smoothly rotate the roller deck and shooting deck by only moving his/her foot on the protruding wheel thereby not substantially changing their position relative to the shooting deck. The wheels may also be cambered and/or crowned to add lateral stiffness. | 11-18-2010 |
20100300807 | Half step - ‘The Half Step’ provides new working heights for ladders approximately half way between the existing rungs of a ladder and will hopefully improve the lives, backs, necks and shoulders of anyone who has ever had to or ever will have to work from a ladder at an awkward position because the rungs of existing ladders are so far apart. | 12-02-2010 |
20110005863 | PROTECTIVE ARTICLE AND A LADDER HAVING A PROTECTIVE ARTICLE - A protective article and a ladder having a protective article with a body and an adjustable securing feature to attach the protective article to the ladder to cushion against impact by a user is disclosed. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011676 | Vertical ventilation step - A firefighting roof ladder accessory that is designed to be supported by one rail and at least two rungs of a roof ladder. The accessory comprises a beam having two ends, at one end of said beam is secured a ladder rail box having disposed therein at least two bi-hooks for hooking onto said rungs, and secured to the other end of said beam a foot support, said accessory being designed to be used on a roof ladder having hooks to secure the ladder on the roof during fire fighting activities. | 01-20-2011 |
20110024233 | MAINTENANCE PLATFORM FOR WIND TURBINES - There is provided a suspendable maintenance platform for accessing a blade of a wind turbine. The platform includes arms for holding a maintenance unit, a frame onto which each arm is movably attached in a joint enabling planar movement, and means for supporting the frame in relation to the wind turbine tower. The maintenance unit is slidably attached to the arms that are configured for positioning the platform in relation to the blade, and wherein the frame is configured to be in close proximity to the turbine tower. | 02-03-2011 |
20110031066 | TOWER CLIMBING AND SERVICING DEVICE - A servicing system for a tower member including a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an intermediate portion having an outer surface includes a climbing system operatively coupleable to the tower member. The climbing system includes at least one climbing module that is selectively operated to shift the climbing system along the tower member from the first end portion toward the second end portion. The servicing system also includes an operating system operatively coupled to the climbing system. The operating system includes at last one lifting motor and a maintenance member. The at least one lifting motor selectively shifts the operating system relative to the climbing system. | 02-10-2011 |
20110042166 | Ladder safety device - A portable safety device locks onto a step of a ladder to provide cushioning for the legs and to prevent the user from tipping the ladder sideways. The device comprises a center component connected to two U-shaped leg braces, a closeable handle, and a retractable clamp. The retractable clamp is extended when the closeable handle is opened and retracted when the closeable handle is closed. In the retracted position, the clamp securely grasps the front and rear edges of a selected step on the ladder to effectively attach the device to the ladder in an operable position. The two leg braces partially surround the user's lower legs, between the ankle and the knee, and include a cushion material for added comfort when the user's legs lean against the braces. The leg braces attach to the center component by locking into a horizontal track which allows the braces to be separated or brought together to adjust for the user's natural stance and leg separation. The leg braces help to stabilize the user when standing on the ladder and discourage the user from leaning dangerously too far to either side of the ladder, thereby preventing the ladder from tipping and possibly injuring the user. | 02-24-2011 |
20110056766 | Ladder tool bag the "LTB" - The “LTB” is designed to attach to an “A” frame ladder. The concept consists of stopping the use of the “A” frame ladder warning rung and to utilize the warning rung space to store tools. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056767 | Ladder Tool Box The "LTB" - The ladder tool box is a plastic toolbox designed to attach to the top rung of an “A” frame type ladder. It has three drop down drawers for tool and misc. screw storage. The ladder tool box rests on the top rung of any “A” frame type ladder and secures to the sides of the ladder frame. The ladder tool box is designed to stop the use of the warning rung on the ladder as well as to utilize the space for tool and misc. screw storage. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056768 | Clydesdale saw horse - The present invention provides a metal, height-adjustable, folding sawhorse, easily assembled in moments, strong enough for heavy loads, and, when no longer needed, easily collapsed into a compact, flat package for storage or transport. Manufactured by the Fabricated Metal Products industry, the Clydesdale Saw Horse is fabricated of a lightweight steel allow or a fairly heavy gauge aluminum alloy. | 03-10-2011 |
20110079466 | MOBILITY DEVICES AND METHODS - A mobility device including multiple levels at different heights, beginning with a first level at substantially 4 to 6 inches from a floor surface, and with every subsequent level substantially 4 to 6 inches above the last level, and including a surface on the levels for a user to pull themselves onto, one level at a time, until the user is at a height by which they may either sit on a chair or regain their footing. | 04-07-2011 |
20110079467 | Side of ladder accessory - This accessory is adapted for connecting to the side rails of ladders, step ladders and scaffolding. The embodiment of these connecting brackets are designed to hold a tool box at the side of the ladder by engaging the leg of the ladder in two brackets that are tightened by an all thread bolt together. These two brackets also have another bracket that rides on them, all are uniquely interlocked together. This last bracket is named a hanger bracket, having two pins protruding from it, the top one is a hanger pin, the other, angle pin as it adjusts the tool box to the angle of the ladder, the tool box is hung over the head of the hanger pin and into a hole in the tool box and adjusted with the angle pin. The tool box holds a gallon of paint, space for tools, a side tool bar, a roller pan holder. All can be used at one time on a ladder or scaffold. These brackets can be placed at any point on a ladder, step ladder, or scaffold, as there are special brackets that fit inside the ladder brackets that make this adjustment. This also makes them another unique part of this accessory. | 04-07-2011 |
20110088974 | Entertainment table - This invention is directed to providing an entertainment table from a readily accessible ladder, preferably an extension ladder, available in most households. In particular, the ladder is supported by a pair of saw-horse type supports at opposite ends of the ladder and various sized and shaped open-ended containers with extensions at their respective open ends are supported from and between pairs of spaced rungs of the ladder. The ladder may also be provided with an elongated planar support with one or more various sized and shaped openings therein and which planar support is supported by and along the rungs of the ladder or by and along the rails of the ladder. Also, the ladder may be provided with a plurality of support plates aligned side by side and supported by the opposing rails of the ladder with some of said support plates having a shaped opening therein. Various sized and shaped open-ended containers with peripherally extending lips are placed within the various sized and shaped openings of the elongated planar support or the aligned side-by-side support plates. | 04-21-2011 |
20110100753 | TROLLEY OF OVERHEAD CRANE - The invention relates to a trolley ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110114418 | LADDER STABILIZATION DEVICE - A convenient ladder stabilization device for holding a ladder in place on a support surface. The device may attach to a lower rung of a ladder and extend and contact the support surface behind the ladder. The device of the present invention acts to secure and stabilize the bottom of the ladder to prevent the base of the ladder from sliding, skidding, or otherwise moving while a user is on the ladder. The present invention further provides for a lightweight and easy to use device that may be removably attached to any conventional ladder. The ladder stabilization device does not require any material alteration to the ladder and thus will not void the warranty of a conventional ladder when used in combination. The present invention improves user safety and reduces the need for having a second individual support the base of the ladder. | 05-19-2011 |
20110168493 | STEP LADDER ATTACHMENT - An apparatus, that can be manufactured by injection mold technology, easily attachable to and detachable from the top cap of a step ladder and for use mainly by carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and painters for holding tools, paintbrushes, paint cans and the like. The apparatus works with “old style” (simple wooden top, or similar) step ladders by sliding and/or hooking onto the step ladder's top cap via a folding “lip & tooth” and with “new style” (WERNER® top, or similar) step ladders by mating at least one “tooth” protruding from the folding “lip & tooth” with a corresponding slit(s) found on the top cap's edge. | 07-14-2011 |
20110203873 | Ladder tray - A tray for supporting tools, paint cans, painting supplies and the like is pivotally held in a selected position by an elongated frame removably attached to a ladder rail with at least a pair of hooks fitting over at least two rungs of the ladder enabling quick installation and removal from a straight ladder or extension ladder. The ladder tray includes a folding shelf, a shelf support, a rail embracing frame and hinge means connecting the shelf and support to the frame. The ladder tray frame is attached to the ladder by hooks engaging the rungs, whereby the elongated frame includes means for holding extending from its sides forming an elongated slot or groove cooperatively engaging a selected side rail of the ladder providing lateral support therefor. The ladder tray components are composed of plastic, structural foam material, aluminum, fiberglass, graphite material, wood, laminated or corrugated paper, or combinations thereof, or any other appropriately strong and light material. When mounted, the ladder tray extends out from one side of the ladder and does not prevent a user from climbing up or down the ladder. It may be folded down alongside the rail of the ladder to a space saving transport or storage position or may be folded and removed form the ladder to store. Due to the ladder tray's light weight and foldability, the ladder may easily be moved, carried, or even stored with the ladder tray in place. A variety of apertures in various sizes and shapes are adapted for holding tools and a plurality of depressions or raised areas forming grooves or ridges in the surface of the shelf provide safe movement resisting areas for temporary placement of cans, bottles, jugs, tools and the like on shelf areas. | 08-25-2011 |
20110209945 | Scaffold and method - A scaffold includes a first end frame assembly. The scaffold includes a second end frame assembly. The scaffold includes a first side brace assembly supported by the first end frame assembly and the second end frame assembly. The scaffold includes a second side brace assembly supported by the first end frame assembly and the second end frame assembly. Each end frame assembly has a first rail with holes and a caster assembly and a second rail with holes and a caster assembly, and a horizontal that is attached to each rail. Each side brace assembly has a locking pin in proximity to each end which engages with a hole in a respective rail, and an associated guard disposed about each pin. Each locking pin has a handle which has a length that extends below the associated guard on an interior side of the guard. A method for a scaffold. | 09-01-2011 |
20110209946 | STEP STOOL - A step tool has front and rear leg tubes, a bottom and top footplate, a connection device for connecting the footplate and the leg tubes, a lock catch device of the top footplate. The front leg tubes are joined to the rear leg tubes rotatably. The foreside of the top footplate joins to the front leg tubes rotatably. A rail is fixed on the rear leg tubes. The lock catch is disposed on the top footplate and is detachedly connected to the rail. The lock catch device includes two connecting ears, a rotation axis, a lock catch and a torsion spring. | 09-01-2011 |
20110232996 | Special Ladder Hook Device - A ladder hook device developed and designed to provide a unique combination that is specifically self leveling. The device may be used with an extension or step ladder for a temporary means to provide a ladder hook device which can be easily and quickly put in place onto a ladder for use in securing buckets of paint and other materials, then quickly removed at the finish of the work. It is comprised of a hooking means with features made of a durable, flat and flexible material and having a front and a rear surface and a means to connect and secure the device to a ladder for use with a bucket or the like. | 09-29-2011 |
20110247896 | "TSL" Tool Storage Ladder - The tool storage ladder is an “A frame type ladder designed without a warning rung and in place of the common ladder warning rung is a tool storage compartment. The tool storage ladder is designed to stop the use of the warning rung on an “A” frame type ladder and completely stop ladder warning rung accidents on an “A frame type ladder. The compartment can be made from metal, fiberglass, wood or plastic composite. The ladder can also be made from metal, fiberglass, wood or plastic composite. | 10-13-2011 |
20110272211 | PAINT ROLLER TRAY MOUNTING DEVICE - A paint roller tray mounting device includes a platform that has a width sized to fit between first and second side rung supports of a ladder, a length sufficient to support a paint roller tray. The platform has a recess in an upper surface sized and shaped to provide a gripping surface for a ladder rung. At least two securing hooks have a hooking end and an attaching end. The hooks are symmetrically attached at the attaching end adjacent opposite edges of the platform. The hooks extend from at least a lower surface of the platform to a surrounding upper edge of the paint roller tray. The hooks have a tightening device for urging the tray and the platform together. The platform is located beneath the ladder rung or a top shelf of a step ladder. The paint roller tray is located above either the rung or the top shelf. | 11-10-2011 |
20110272212 | SCAFFOLDING STAGE SUPPORT EXTENSION - A support extension for a scaffolding system to provide additional work area for storage of tools, brackets, trim, lumber, siding or other building materials and particularly to a set of staging insertions configured to match transom support tubing and extend laterally through a transom support and be secured to a staging member. | 11-10-2011 |
20110284325 | Ladder Assembly Having The Function of a Carrier - A ladder assembly includes a ladder, two wheel carriers mounted on the ladder movably and rotatably, two wheels each rotatably mounted on a respective one of the wheel carriers, two fastening members each extended through a respective one of the wheel carriers and each secured on the ladder to attach the respective wheel carrier to the ladder, and a support rack pivotally mounted on the ladder. Thus, when the support rack and the wheels are expanded outward from the ladder, the ladder assembly can function as a carrier, and when the support rack and the wheels are folded onto the ladder, the ladder assembly can function as a ladder so that the ladder assembly both functions as a ladder and a carrier, thereby enhancing the versatility of the ladder assembly. | 11-24-2011 |
20110297482 | Ladder Step Attachment Device - A ladder step attachment made of a single, unitary piece of extruded aluminum having no moving parts. The attachment has a horizontal standing surface improved with a gripping surface, the standing surface having two notches for engaging the rails of a ladder and extending partially between the ladder rails. A lip connected to the standing surface presents a resilient member to abut the back side of the rung. A substantially tube-shaped support has a tube wall. One part of the tube wall shares a portion of the standing surface and another part of the tube wall engages the ladder's rails. A bend at the top of the rail engaging tube wall separates that portion of the tube wall from a substantially vertical portion of tube wall above the bend to facilitate removal. | 12-08-2011 |
20110315478 | Rolling Toe Assist - A ladder, system, and methods are disclosed. The ladder is used on a steep-pitched roof and has a first section with rungs, a second section connected to the first section, a third section connected to the second section, and a paw pivotally connected to the third section. The third section has a length less than or equal to a length of the second section, and the third section also has a length less than a distance between a first rung of the rungs and an end of the first section. The ladder can be used in a system that utilizes the ladder and a roof anchor apparatus, where the roof-anchor apparatus has two portions and two shoes interconnected to the portions. A method includes positioning the ladder and then positioning the roof anchor apparatus, on and over a steep-pitched roof, respectively. | 12-29-2011 |
20110315479 | Article Storage Facility - A vertically movable work platform is suspended and supported by a plurality of suspension wires fed out from one or more of winding rotating bodies which is rotated such that the vertically movable work platform is vertically moved by the rotation of the one or more of winding rotating bodies. A support for receiving and supporting the lowering vertically movable work platform at a work height, and a stopper for preventing the rotation of the winding rotating body in a direction which tends to lower the vertically movable work platform when the vertically movable work platform reaches the work height are provided. | 12-29-2011 |
20120006620 | Electrician's ladder and method - A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire. | 01-12-2012 |
20120012424 | Universal Fan Support Bracket and Fan Assemblies for Elevated Work Platforms - An adjustable fan support frame for positioning an electric fan on a step ladder, scissor lift or other elevated working platform. The fan support frame may be configured for four-point attachments to be ladder or other elevated working platform. The fan may be attached to the frame by a pair of attachment arms with pivot joints, which may include an adjustable friction member to permit the fan to be rotated about the attachment arms and then fixed in a given orientation. The pivot arms may be similarly attached to the frame with pivot joints which may also be configured with friction members for controllable positioning of the arms with respect to the support frame. The frame may be supported by diagonal brace members coupled to the frame by a pivot joint and attached to the ladder or other elevated working platform via an attachment surface. | 01-19-2012 |
20120018252 | ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - Method in the use of a construction-time elevator, in which method the supporting platform that supports the elevator car of the elevator is lifted higher in the elevator hoistway with a hoisting device supported on a support structure. In the method the supporting platform is suspended from the support structure via at least one hoisting device and rope comprised in the hoisting device and the supporting platform is lifted upwards in the elevator hoistway with a lifting ratio of 1:x, where x is greater than 1. | 01-26-2012 |
20120043160 | Scaffold Storage Plank - The present invention comprises a scaffolding system with scaffolding frames and at least one scaffold storage plank. The scaffold storage plank comprises of a body that contains a storage reservoir capable of holding tools or equipment. The scaffold storage plank further comprises a cover to the storage reservoir and allows assess to the storage reservoir when the cover is in its open position. When the cover is in its closed position, the scaffold storage plank functions as a means of support. The scaffold storage plank may be locked to the scaffolding structure in the closed position so that tools and equipment stored within the scaffolding system are secure. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043161 | Scaffold Storage Plank - The present invention comprises a scaffolding system with scaffolding frames and at least one scaffold storage plank. The scaffold storage plank comprises of a body that contains a storage reservoir capable of holding tools or equipment. The scaffold storage plank further comprises a folding sectional cover to the storage reservoir and allows assess to the storage reservoir when the cover is in its open position. When the cover is in its closed position the scaffold storage plank functions as a means of support. The scaffold storage plank may be locked to the scaffolding structure in the closed position so that tools and equipment stored within the scaffolding system are secure. | 02-23-2012 |
20120061180 | COMPACT CLIMBING TREE STAND WITH TELESCOPING FOOTBED AND A PLURALITY OF UTILIZATION MODES - A climbing tree stand for enabling a user to climb a tree or other substantially vertical object to be climbed adaptable for use in a plurality of different utilization modes including a tree stand mode, a backpack mode, and a chair mode, the tree stand including a seat platform assembly having a pair of tree engaging members associated therewith movable between a first storage position and a second operative position for selectively engaging the object to be climbed, a footbed assembly having a pair of tree engaging members associated therewith movable between a first storage position and a second operative position for likewise selectively engaging the object to be climbed, and a pair of cable members, each cable member being respectively adjustably attachable to the seat platform assembly and the footbed assembly. The footbed assembly is further adjustable to change the overall length thereof and is adaptable for attachably receiving the seat platform assembly in a plurality of different orientations to achieve the backpack mode and the chair mode. | 03-15-2012 |
20120085591 | Tree stand - A tree stand that includes a seating section and a standing section. Each section includes a first frame, a second frame, a first engaging member, a second engaging member that is responsive to a pneumatic piston, a pivoting gate member, and a support platform. The support platform in the seating section of the tree stand is a seat. The support platform in the standing section is a standing platform. A tree stand is positioned onto a tree by opening the pivoting gate member so that the tree trunk can be received into the first frame and thereby engage the first engaging member and the “V” shaped tooth side of the second engaging member. As the user ascends or descends the tree, the second engaging member is adjusted to compensate for changes in tree diameter by removing and replacing a tethered retaining pin. | 04-12-2012 |
20120103726 | Tool Tray For A STEP LADDER - The tray or tray assembly of this invention allows hobbyists and professionals working on a step ladder to have easy and stable access to their tools and equipment. The tray is attached directly or by way of a support backing to struts on the ladder such that it projects outwards from the front or back to which it is attached. The tray or tray assembly can be built with a bracket that opposed diverging channels that engage diverging struts on the ladder so as to support the tray and its contents. As a result, the tray is vertically positioned within the footprint of the ladder, providing a convenient, stable, and safe arrangement by which the user may attend to the task at hand. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111667 | Collapsible Saw Horses - A saw horse combination includes two saw horses. Each saw horse has a beam, first and second brackets disposed respectively at the ends of the beam, and legs pivotably attached to the brackets for supporting the beam. A locking mechanism is also provided for connecting the first and second horses. The locking mechanism includes a first latch movably connected to a bracket of the first saw horse, and a second latch movably connected to a bracket of the second saw horse. These latches are movable between a first position where the latches do not engage and a second position where the latches engage. | 05-10-2012 |
20120125714 | Play Structure Safety Device - Many family homes, school and municipal parks have play structures for children. Typically these playground play structures have ladders. In the case of family homes in particular, toddlers typically enjoy climbing the ladders but then are stuck at the top and in danger of falling off the ladder. In order to prevent toddlers from climbing the ladder of the play structures when unattended by an adult, and ultimately preventing injury, an invention that prevents the ladder from being climbed by a toddler is presented here. | 05-24-2012 |
20120152654 | UAV-DELIVERED DEPLOYABLE DESCENT DEVICE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be used to deliver a descent system to an elevated location at which people await rescue, such as people trapped in an upper story of a burning building. The UAV may deliver the descent system, attach it to the building, and deploy the descent system. After deployment, the descent system may be tensioned to prevent sway and facilitate descent. Standoffs may be installed or integrated into the descent system to provide for adequate handholds for descending individuals. Various equipment and methods used in such systems are described herein. | 06-21-2012 |
20120168251 | Self-climbing hoist, deck and scaffold platform system - The invention is a hoisting and placement system that also serves as a mobile land based complete crane system that is useful on a building under construction. The crane system can be installed on any floor that has been completed. As the height of the building of the building rises with upper floors that have been completed, the completed crane system can follow the upward work progress by virtue of its own construction. This construction includes a vertical tower mast system that can be attached to completed floors. The crane system can climb up or down on this tower mast system by using various mechanisms to engage one of the masts which form the tower mast system. The tower mast system can support various lengths loading platforms that can move into or out of a building floor. | 07-05-2012 |
20120199417 | Remote Controlled Overhead Ladder System - A remote controlled overhead ladder system including a ladder structure having at least a first section and a second section. The ladder structure can be mounted to a support structure located above an opening of the overhead surface, and can include a remote controlled lifting cable connected to the first and second sections such that upon receipt of a remote control signal, the lifting cable pivots the second section toward a front surface of the first section until the second section is oriented adjacent to the front surface of the first section, at which time the lifting cable pivots the first section and the adjacent second section as a group toward the overhead surface until the ladder sections are contained above the overhead surface. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199418 | TREE STAND SOUND DAMPENER - A tree stand comprises a metal post, a lower platform pivotably coupled to the metal post for pivoting between a platform extended position and a platform folded position, an upper seat pivotably coupled to the post for pivoting between a seat extended position and a seat folded position, and a rubber or polymeric interface having a thickness of at least ⅛ of an inch and contacting the post and at least one of lower platform when lower platform is in the platform folded position, and the upper seat when the upper seat is in the seat folded position. | 08-09-2012 |
20120205196 | Spa Stair Apparatus and Methods with Convertible Steps - A spa or hot tub stair assembly or apparatus having at least one step which is convertible by repositioning to provide different shaped sides. The different shaped sides can be used to better fit the outer shape of the associated spa. The individual step or steps are removable and have connection features which detachably connect with connection features upon one or more pieces forming a base. The base may be provided in the form of a pair of upright supports upon which one or more steps are supported. The assembly may advantageously be provided with one or more storage drawers or other bins which are preferably slidable for easy access. | 08-16-2012 |
20120217093 | Stepladder, system and method - A stepladder system having an object having a lug slot. The system has a stepladder. The stepladder has a ladder top having a plane having a periphery and a lug extending from the periphery which engages with the lug slot in an object so the object is held securely to the ladder top. A method of holding securely an object to a stepladder. | 08-30-2012 |
20120228058 | Step Guard - A step guard device that enables a user to prevent a small or unsupervised child from ascending a ladder such as the type commonly used with swing sets, tree house, and the like by preventing the small child from accessing one or more rungs or steps of the ladder. The step guard device is preferably comprised of a barricade and an attachment device for removably attaching said device to the ladder. The device can also be positioned along the ladder so as to permit bigger children and/or adults to safely traverse the device and use the ladder to enjoy the structure to which it is attached. | 09-13-2012 |
20120228059 | PORTABLE LADDER WITH A STAND OFF DEVICE - A portable ladder has two stiles interconnected by rungs. The ladder is provided with a stand off device, including two stand off arm assemblies, each being telescopically inserted into a receiving space. Each stand off arm assembly has a base part and a stand off arm interconnected by a hinge that allows the stand off arm to be pivoted between a position in alignment with the base part and an angled stand off position. The stand off arm assemblies are each configured such that—in extended position—the hinge is located outside the receiving space with the base part being located within said receiving space, and also such that—in retracted position—the base part, the hinge, as well as at least a portion of the stand off arm are located within the receiving space. | 09-13-2012 |
20120267195 | LADDER CARRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MODIFYING A LADDER - An apparatus for carrying a ladder includes a base, a handle connected to the base, and fingers spaced from one another on the base and generally extending away from the handle. Each of the fingers has a hooked end. A compressible biasing member on the base at least partially extends toward the hooked ends to bias a ladder rail against the hooked ends when the fingers are placed around the ladder rail. The compressible biasing member may be a spring, a flexible tab, a foam pad, or other compressible member. A method of modifying a ladder is also provided. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273303 | Apparatus and Method for Boarding Animals onto a Boat - A boat boarding apparatus for boarding animals onto a boat and methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus has a set of boat boarding steps, a first mounting assembly attached to said boarding steps for connecting said boarding steps to said boat ladder and a second mounting assembly for connecting said boarding steps to said boat ladder. The mounting assemblies provide resistance forces for securing the ladder, with the resistance forces being opposing forces to one another. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273304 | COMBINED PORTABLE STEP STOOL AND WORKPIECE SUPPORT DEVICE - A combined step stool and workpiece support device ( | 11-01-2012 |
20120298450 | Retractible child vanity step - A method and apparatus that consists of a Retractable Child Vanity Step. The object of this invention is designed to fit inside of a bathroom vanity lower floor compartment. A child or a short person can easily pull the Retractable Child Vanity Step, step on it to allow his or her to reach the sink faucets, soap or any other articles on the surface of the sink. When finished and stepped down on the floor, the Retractable Child Vanity Step can be pushed back into the vanity out of the way. The design allows for a very easy installation into the vanity. | 11-29-2012 |
20120312635 | Ladder Guard - A ladder guard secured between the rungs and stringers of the ladder to prevent use of the rungs as footholds or handholds and deter ascension of the ladder, especially by children. The ladder guard is constructed from compressible material of a desired resiliency allows an adult to deform the invention for insertion or removal between two adjacent stringers. | 12-13-2012 |
20120325581 | WORK PLATFORM - The invention concerns a work platform for use in connection with work on a wing blade for a wind energy plant, where the work platform is typically used for working on a wing blade which is brought to a substantially vertical position, and where the work platform is hoisted up and down from a position above the workplace, typically from a region close to the root end of the wing or from the rotor hub. The work platform is provided with space for a person and is preferably adapted for positioning along a leading or trailing edge of a wing blade, and is further including at least two projecting arms for contact against the surface of the wing, where the projecting arms are provided with protective means between the arm and the wing surface. By such a work platform, the most comfortable working conditions can be achieved, as the work platform itself is particularly adapted for use in connection with wings for wind energy plants, and particularly because the projecting arms bear on the surfaces of the wing, whereby the movements of the work platform are secured in relation to the movements of the wing. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325582 | FIRE SERVICE ELEVATOR - A fire service elevator includes an elevator cage with a cage roof, a first side wall and a second side wall. The elevator cage is at least partly supported and driven by at least one support. The elevator cage is looped under by at least one support so that the at least one support runs along the two opposite side walls. The fire service elevator is designed so that the elevator cage in an operating state reaches speeds of more than 1 meter per second. The elevator cage includes at least one protective element which is arranged substantially above a side wall so that extinguishing water falling onto the cage roof in the case of fire is substantially prevented from wetting the at least one support means. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325583 | Ladder Top with Tool Lasso Slot - The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder. | 12-27-2012 |
20130037351 | LOCKING JOINT FOR COLLAPSIBLE LADDERS AND OTHER STRUCTURES - A rigid structure such as a ladder is disclosed having rotating hinges that allow the ladder to fold up and/or be disassembled and assembled. The hinge or hinges can be provided between ladder sections with one ladder section having a male hinge element, and another having a female hinge element. A cam element provided with the female hinge element can be moved between an unlocked position in which the ladder sections can rotate with respect to each other, and a locked position in which the structure is rigid. | 02-14-2013 |
20130075195 | EMERGENCY ACCESS APPARATUS AND METHOD - Emergency access apparatus including a ladder and at least one multi-functional emergency access module mounted on the ladder, the at least one multi-functional emergency access module including window glass shattering functionality and window frame engagement functionality. | 03-28-2013 |
20130112501 | Three section extension ladder and method - An extension ladder including a base section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them. The extension ladder including an intermediate fly section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them. The intermediate fly section slidably attached to the base section. The extension ladder including a top fly section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them, the top fly section sliding attached to the intermediate fly section with the intermediate fly section disposed between the base and the top fly section. The extension ladder including a handle having a first strap portion attached to the base section having a first buckle portion, and a second strap portion attached to the top fly section having a second buckle portion that engages with the first buckle portion when the base section, intermediate fly section and top fly section are in a folded state. A method of moving an extension ladder. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112502 | Ladder Caddy - A ladder caddy, including a planar panel having an upper surface, a lower surface and a height, at least one first aperture defined in the planar panel and extending through the height of the planar panel, and at least one lip extending from the lower surface of the planar panel, the at least one lip circumscribing a first recess. | 05-09-2013 |
20130140111 | Safety ladder warning device - The present invention relates to the user warning device embedded in a step ladder that is suited for craftsmen or workmen or for the ladders used in homes to change a bulb or climbing in the attic and the same technology could be adopted in the extension ladders as well. However, it is not about how safe the ladder is, but it is about embedded “Safety Feature” within the “Safety Ladder” and how it warns the user and prevents the accidents that occur, due to human factor in using these “So Called Safety Ladders”. The warnings are both audio and visual. | 06-06-2013 |
20130146394 | Electrician's Ladder Top and Method - The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder. | 06-13-2013 |
20130175119 | COLLAPSIBLE LADDER - A collapsible ladder ( | 07-11-2013 |
20130180802 | LADDER SAFETY DEVICE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ARRESTING FALLS FROM LADDERS - A ladder safety device, systems and methods of arresting falls from ladders are provided. The ladder safety device includes a safety guide that extends along the length of an extension ladder. The length of the guide along the length of the ladder extends and contracts in unison with the extension and retraction of the extension ladder, and a tension is maintained on the guide to maintain a load during use of the ladder for climbing. | 07-18-2013 |
20130192924 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING ITEMS/TOOLS ON LADDER - A support is mounted to a hollow end of at least one rung of an associated ladder. The support includes a body having a platform surface and a mounting member extending upwardly from the body. The mounting member is dimensioned for receipt in the hollow end of the rung. This arrangement provides a low center of gravity for the platform surface. The body includes openings, arms, shoulders, etc. for receiving various items such as paint brushes, scrapers, tools, cans, etc. A recess is received around a perimeter portion of the leg to enhance stability of the support when mounted to the ladder. The support is preferably molded from a plastic or other electrically non-conductive, non-corrosive material. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199875 | TREESTAND BOW HOLDER AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A treestand including a support platform that defines a bow holder hole within which a cam post is located. The bow holder hole accommodates a cam and/or a limb of a compound archery bow inserted therein. The cam post projects at least partially through the cam while a limb of the compound archery bow rests on a forward edge of the bow holder and/or a forward edge of the support platform to generally support the compound archery bow in an upright position, ready for use by an archer. A related method of use also is provided. | 08-08-2013 |
20130213739 | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Products Having Increased Weatherability, System and Method - Climbing products containing rails decorated using veil products colored, patterned, painted or in combination with marking methods such as company names and logos and resin formulation designed to withstand exposure to UV radiation with minimal change in appearance which create specific appearances for applications, enhance weathering performance, and facilitate processing efficiency. A combination of a filler free resin and coated veil systems to create a synergistic weather resistance surface with self contained color, pattern, picture, logo or combination of said same for climbing products. A system for producing components. Various methods, system, a ladder rail. | 08-22-2013 |
20130228396 | Sheet Material Handling Device - A panel carrier assembly ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130233647 | POOL LADDER SAFETY SYSTEM - A safety system for a swimming pool ladder is described for use in above-ground swimming pools. The safety system can comprise a frame covered with fabric or other enclosure permanently or temporarily affixed to the ladder and/or the sidewall of an above-ground swimming pool. The fabric can comprise a plurality of vent holes to prevent excessive side loads caused by water currents. The safety system can be detachably coupled to the ladder using a tab and slot configuration. The safety system can prevent objects from entering and becoming trapped between the pool sidewall and the pool ladder. | 09-12-2013 |
20130248288 | Trade Based Component Case and Ladder Bucket - A ladder system includes a ladder having a ladder top, the ladder top having at least a first slot. A container having at least a first protrusion that engages with the first slot to hold the container to the top. A method for working from a ladder. The method includes the steps of filling a container with objects and engaging a first protrusion of the container with a first slot of a top of the ladder to hold a container to the top. | 09-26-2013 |
20130256059 | COLLAPSIBLE TREE STAND DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED STORAGE AND MOUNTING SYSTEM - A collapsible tree stand system for supporting a user at an elevated position on a tree includes a tree engagement member having a mounting plate, a plurality of tree gripping teeth, a retention strap and a connection member. The system also includes a removable, collapsible tree stand having an integrated frame with a gapped section for mating with the connection member, and for supporting a seat, a central platform and a pair of storage compartments thereon. | 10-03-2013 |
20130284538 | STABILIZED, COLLAPSIBLE PORTABLE SUPPORT PLATFORM - A stabilized, collapsible platform having two stages, each adjustable with respect to the other along a support column except to the extent restricted by a temporary lock. In a preferred embodiment, the platform may be adjusted along the support column with each stage moving independently of the other, and, once in the desired position, the temporary lock may then be employed to restrict movement of the stages relative to one another. The temporary lock may additionally stabilize the platform against movement with respect to the support column. | 10-31-2013 |
20130299277 | Optimized Wind Turbine Tower with Mountings for Tower Internals - A wind turbine tower for mounting tower internals is disclosed. The wind turbine tower may include a plurality of tower sections and each of the tower sections may comprise a plurality of cans axially joined together, the plurality of cans including a top can and a bottom can and intermediate cans. Each wind turbine tower section may further include a top flange attached to the top can and a bottom flange attached to the bottom can. Brackets for supporting the tower internals are welded to the inside wall of each tower section, but the welded brackets are restricted to only the top one or two cans, and the bottom one or two cans, while a the remainder of the intermediate cans do not have any brackets welded thereto. The intermediate cans without any welded brackets may be fabricated of steel plate that is less thick, and therefore less costly. | 11-14-2013 |
20130319795 | BUILDINGS COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES - The invention is an extendible lateral support arm to span between a building structure and a structure adjacent. The extendible arm has at least two elongate arm members that are coupled together in a manner to be able to displace relative each other. The first arm defines a first end of said extendible arm. The second arm defines a second end of the extendible arm. The distance between the first and second end is able to be varied. The first end presents a first head that can engage to the building structure. The second end present a second head that can be secured to the structure adjacent. | 12-05-2013 |
20130341125 | SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDING SYSTEM - A suspended scaffolding system ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140008149 | TREE STAND - A tree stand for use in such sports as hunting deer. The tree stand comprises a platform; a seat; first and second vertical frame members, each defining an upper end and a lower end; and a cross-member located between the upper ends of the first and second vertical frame members. The seat is pivotally connected to the upper ends of the first and second vertical frame members. The platform is pivotally connected to the lower ends of the first and second vertical frame members. The platform is made up of a middle section, and first and second outer sections. The first and second outer sections pivot between an open coplanar support condition and a folded transport condition. | 01-09-2014 |
20140027203 | Ladder Carry Grip - A grip to be used for carrying a ladder increases the contact surface area of the load supported by the user's hand. The grip may include contours on its surface to increase contact area and comfort. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027204 | TREE CLIMBING SUPPORT - A climbing support is provided for aiding a climber in scaling a tree, pole, or other generally vertical surface. The climbing support includes an elongate body that supports a plurality of steps, a strap, cable, or other flexible securing member that is wrapped around the tree, and a retractor for stowing the flexible securing member so that it is extendable and retractable from the support. The climbing support is thus substantially self-contained so that it does not require separate components for installation or use. Standoffs may be provided for stabilizing the support in a location spaced from the tree. Optionally, the climbing support's steps, standoffs, and elongate body are collapsible to compact configurations for stowage or transport. | 01-30-2014 |
20140054112 | Method and Stepladder with a Tray - A stepladder includes a front section having a right front rail and a left front rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right front rail, and front steps attached to the right and left front rails. The ladder includes a rear section having a right rear rail and a left rear rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right rear rail, and a rear horizontal attached to the right rear rail and the left rear rail. The ladder includes a top to which the front and rear sections are connected. The ladder includes a tray pivotally attached to the right and left rear rails having a closed position essentially in parallel with the right and left rear rails and an opened position essentially in parallel with ground, the tray pivoting up from the closed position to the open position. A method for using a stepladder. The method includes the steps of positioning a front section and a rear section of the stepladder attached to a top of the stepladder. There is the step of pivoting up a tray pivotally attached to a right rear rail and a left rear rail of a rear section of the stepladder from a closed position essentially in parallel with the right and left rear rails to an opened position essentially in parallel with ground. | 02-27-2014 |
20140069741 | Rescue Method and Rescue Device - A method of rappelling loads ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140097041 | Telescoping Project Tray - A scaffold includes a frame assembly. The scaffold includes planks that are disposed on the frame assembly. The scaffold includes wheels attached to the frame assembly on which the frame assembly rolls. The scaffold includes a project tray which extends from the frame assembly. The scaffold includes a telescoping tube assembly that is mounted to the frame assembly and on which the tray is mounted. A method for using a scaffold. The method includes the steps of placing a telescoping tray assembly at a desired height relative to a frame assembly having planks disposed on it by moving the tray assembly which extends from the frame assembly. There is the step of locking the tray assembly at the desired height to the frame assembly. | 04-10-2014 |
20140124295 | REPOSITIONABLE TREE STAND - A tree stand for mounting to an elevated structure to give an occupant an elevated support platform. The tree stand includes a basket frame supporting a platform. The basket frame may include a seat structure having a seat bottom and seat back such that the seat back is capable of pivoting with respect to the seat bottom so as to provide a place for the occupant to sit comfortably. The tree stand includes a bracket for supporting the basket frame and/or platform such that the bracket is repositionable with respect to the tree. The bracket includes a base component, mounting member, and hinge assembly. The hinge assembly is secured to the based component so as to be capable of repositionable rotation in a first axis with respect to the base component; and the mounting member is secured to the hinge assembly to as to be capable of repositionable rotation on a second axis with respect to the hinge assembly. | 05-08-2014 |
20140158466 | SWIMMING POOL LADDER - A swimming pool ladder. An exemplary swimming pool ladder configured to hinder occupants of the swimming pool from passing between an interior ladder section and a pool frame, and also to hinder occupants of the swimming pool from passing through the spaces between the steps of the interior ladder section. | 06-12-2014 |
20140166400 | Tree Stand - A cable-securement member secured to a platform includes a longitudinal passage extending through open first and second longitudinal ends and is sized and shaped for allowing the cable to move through the longitudinal passage from the first longitudinal end to the second longitudinal end. The longitudinal passage has a curved portion adjacent the second longitudinal end configured to resiliently bend a cable body of a cable as the cable enters the curved portion. The cable is configured to automatically rebound toward its unloaded state in the curved portion as a stop of the cable moves past the slot and exits the passage through the second longitudinal end so that the cable body exits the curved portion through a longitudinal slot and the stop is engageable with the cable-securement member to releasably lock the cable relative to the cable securement member. | 06-19-2014 |
20140190767 | Modular Tree Stand - A tree stand for removable attachment to a tree comprising: a support bar having an upper end and a lower end with a length therebetween; an upper jaw coupled to the upper end of the support bar and a lower jaw coupled to the lower end of the support bar, and a platform mounted to the outer side of the lower jaw by insertion of a set of protrusions on the platform into the pivoting snap locks of the arms of the lower jaw. A seat may also be attached to the support par through the upper jaw. | 07-10-2014 |
20140202795 | PLURAL-STORY, PIPE-SUPPORT FRAME SYSTEM WITH MODULAR, REMOVABLYATTACHABLE LATERAL-WORKER-SUPPORT SCAFFOLDING - A pipe-support system including a pipe-support frame structure having plural, substantially horizontal, pipe-support levels supported by columns including a distribution of side columns uniformly spaced along at least one side of the frame structure, and featuring selectively graduated, support-level-indifferent, lateral-connectivity access for quickly available, removeable, outrigger gravity attachment to the frame's side columns, through gravity catch and hook structures, of modular, outrigger, lateral, worker-platform scaffolding either as individual scaffolding units, or as assemblies of plural, individual units, all such units deriving vertical support through outrigger connections made to the frame structure. | 07-24-2014 |
20140209411 | Ladder Accessory - A ladder accessory that is used with a ladder that extends out from the side of the ladder to provide footing for a worker. The accessory comprises an elongated rectangular open box structure defining at least one set of two parallel ladder rail channels that are placed crosswise (perpendicular) to the length of the box structure and are spaced apart a distance such that one of said channels can engage one rail of a ladder and the other channel can engage the other rail and both channels engage a rung. The rectangular elongated box defines two side walls that contain single hook key slots that can be engaged with rungs of the ladder when the accessory is placed lengthwise parallel to the rails of the ladder and, with a rung lock mechanism, can be fastened to the ladder and carried with the ladder. | 07-31-2014 |
20140216851 | Storage Ladder - The present invention relates to a ladder with a design such that storage is incorporated into the ladder body, most notably the rails, by providing for a storage area for tools and other things, which will be incorporated into the manufacture of the ladder. An alternative version is a storage unit approximately the width of the rails of existing ladders, which can be fixedly attached thereto, providing a storage area for tools and other things. | 08-07-2014 |
20140231173 | Saw Horse System and Apparatus - A saw horse apparatus is disclosed that includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a first leg, a second leg, and a first cross member. The second component comprises a third leg, a fourth leg, and a second cross member. Further stabilization may be provided by a third cross member. The end of third leg and the end of the fourth leg are rotatably connected to the first cross member. | 08-21-2014 |
20140251729 | Flip Ladder with Tray and Method - A climbing apparatus that rests on a surface includes a flip ladder that can move between a straight configuration and a stepladder configuration. The apparatus includes a tray having a plane attached to the flip ladder that moves with the flip ladder between the straight configuration where the tray plane is essentially parallel with the ladder in a stowed position and a stepladder configuration where the tray plane is essentially parallel with the surface in an open position. A method for climbing includes the steps of moving a flip ladder between a straight configuration and a stepladder configuration. There is the step of moving a tray having a plane attached to the flip ladder from a stowed position where the tray plane is essentially parallel with the ladder to an opened position where the tray plane is essentially parallel with the surface. There is the step of moving the flip ladder from the stepladder configuration to the straight configuration which causes the tray to move automatically into the stowed position. | 09-11-2014 |
20140326538 | REMOVABLE LADDER STEP - A removable step mountable to a rung ladder having first and second side rails. The step comprises a platform provided with first and second side supports at opposite ends thereof. The first support has a first stop member at a first end adapted to engage a first end of a rung, and abutment means projecting outwardly from a second end of the support to abut on a frontal face of the first side rail. Symmetrically, the second side support has a first stop member at a first end adapted to engage a second end of the rung, and abutment means projecting outwardly from a second end of said support to abut on a frontal face of the second side rail. The step is mountable to the ladder in a working position by engaging the stop members about the rung and causing the abutment means to abut on the front faces of the first and second side rails respectively. A system is further provided, comprising a removable ladder step for providing additional foot support to a rung ladder and ladder step mounting means attachable to a part of a ladder body and adapted to removably attach said ladder step thereto. | 11-06-2014 |
20140332315 | Hunting Stand Support System and Apparatus - Example embodiments of the hunting stand system and apparatus disclosed herein solve this problem by providing support for a hunting weapon or other object. In an example embodiment, a single support device or apparatus can be used to attach to each of the three common widths. An example hunting stand support system and apparatus comprises a first bracket, a second bracket, a support device, and a fastener. In an example embodiment, the first bracket comprises a first notch and a second notch with the second notch configured to be wider than the first notch. The first notch is configured to fit a first rail size, the second notch is configured to fit a second rail size and the distance between the fastener is configured to fit a third rail size. | 11-13-2014 |
20140332316 | Stepladder Having a Ladder Top with Conduit Holder Slot and Method - The present invention pertains to a stepladder. The stepladder includes a ladder top having a plane having a front side and a rear side and a left side and a right side and a front side flange and a rear side flange and a left side flange and a right side flange. The stepladder includes a conduit holder slot for holding tubing, pipe and conduit. The conduit holder slot extends along the entire length of the top and in the right side and the left side. The conduit holder slot has a cross-section in the ladder top which is non-symmetrical. The stepladder includes a front section. The stepladder includes a rear section. A method for cutting a tube. | 11-13-2014 |
20140360814 | EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR DEMOLISHING A BUILDING - An equipment ( | 12-11-2014 |
20140367196 | SCAFFOLD END COVER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for covering a scaffold end with a scaffold cover. The system includes a cap or scaffold cover having a closed end for providing a force-absorbing surface, and an open end for receiving a scaffold end. The open end includes a lip and a lip notch working cooperatively with a spring and rest notch to securely lock the scaffold cover in place. | 12-18-2014 |
20150008071 | COMBINED PORTABLE STEP STOOL AND WORKPIECE SUPPORT DEVICE - A combined step stool and workpiece support device has a folding frame with a rigid front leg structure including front legs and a first support bar interconnecting the front legs at an upper end thereof. The frame also includes a rear leg structure including rear legs, each being pivoted to a front leg via a first hinge for movement of the rear leg structure between a use position and a storage position. Portions of the front legs above the first hinges and the first support bar form a first workpiece support bracket. The device includes a pivotable rigid second workpiece support bracket with a pair of arms, each having a lower end pivotally connected via a second hinge to the frame. The second support bracket is pivotal between a use position and a collapsed position. | 01-08-2015 |
20150014094 | LADDER ACCESSORY HOLDER EXTENSION - The invention is an accessory holder that may be attached to the leg of a support structure such as a ladder or scaffold. The accessory holder may have an attachment member for attaching the accessory holder the leg of a support structure. The accessory holder may have an extension member extending above the uppermost support member of the support structure when the support structure is deployed. The accessory holder may have a container attached to an end of the extension member. The accessory holder may have a substantially planar bottom and may have sidewalls for supporting and containing implements. | 01-15-2015 |
20150014095 | MAGNETIC ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR SUSPENSION WORK EQUIPMENT, METHOD OF REMOTELY ATTACHING A SUSPENDED WORK PLATFORM TO A WORK STRUCTURE, AND A SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR SAME - A magnetic anchor system, method, and device for attaching a rigging line to an elevated work structure. A transport vehicle may be used to position and attach at least one magnetic anchor to the elevated work structure, while being operated by a user at a safe location. Upon attachment of the magnetic anchor the strength of the magnetic connection of the primary magnetic anchor to the work structure is tested before anything is attached to a rigging line secured to the magnetic anchor. | 01-15-2015 |
20150021119 | SELF-LAUNCHING MOVABLE SCAFFOLDING SYSTEM - A self-launching movable scaffolding system comprising: a main girder which transfers loads to supports; a front nose which transfers load of the system to support during launching; a rear nose which transfers load to a rear support during casting and launching, which is equipped with a rail system; hanger trusses which transfer load from a formwork to the main girder during casting; a rear support which provides support to the system during rebar cage installation, casting, and launching; a front support which provides support to the system during rebar cage installation and casting; a front and a middle launching support which provide support to the system during launching; a launching wagon for providing support and movement of the system; a trolley system which provides relocation to the front and middle launching supports and provides rebar cage delivery; and a formwork which is a mold for forming concrete to a shape. | 01-22-2015 |
20150047925 | CLIMBING LOCKING SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL LADDERS - There is provided a climbing locking system for climbing ladders in particular of a wind power installation. The climbing locking system has at least one climbing ladder segment having a longitudinal direction and at least one open end for accommodating a fall arrester which can move back and forth as a climbing protection system along the longitudinal direction. The climbing locking system also has at least one climbing locking unit at the at least one open end of the climbing ladder segment. The climbing locking unit is fastened pivotably to the climbing ladder segment and has a locking position for locking a movement of a fall arrester along a direction of the climbing ladder segment and a passing position for allowing a movement of the fall arrester along the longitudinal direction of the climbing ladder segment in both directions. | 02-19-2015 |
20150075907 | LADDERS INCLUDING ROPE AND PULLEY SYSTEM AND FALL PROTECTION DEVICE - A ladder is provided which may include a positioning system, a fall arrest system, or both. In one embodiment, a rope and pulley system is provided wherein a first end of the rope is coupled to a base section of the ladder, a second end of the rope is coupled with a fly section of the ladder, and the rope extends between a plurality of pulleys. In one particular embodiment, the rope extends between five different pulleys, two being coupled with the fly section and three being coupled with the base section. At least one portion of the rope may extend along the side of the ladder (e.g., along the side of a rail of the fly section) while another section may extend up the front of the ladder between the rails and in front of the rungs. A fall arrest mechanism, or an ascender device, may be coupled with the section of rope extending up the ladder between the rails and in front of the rungs. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083521 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LADDER SHOULDER REST - A method and/or apparatus which alleviates the discomfort in carrying ladders of all kinds, particularly metal ladders. A device including a first section which has a first slot, and a second section having a second slot is provided. The first section may be attached to the second section so that the first section is substantially at a right angle with respect to the second section. The first and the second slots may meet at a first junction. The first and the second sections may be made of an elastic material. The apparatus may include a ladder having first and second posts joined by a plurality of steps including a first step. A part of the first step of the ladder may fit into the first slot of the first section while simultaneously a part of the first post may fit into the second slot of the second section. | 03-26-2015 |
20150107937 | POOL LADDER SAFETY SYSTEM - A safety system for a swimming pool ladder is described for use in above-ground swimming pools. The safety system can comprise a frame covered with fabric or other enclosure permanently or temporarily affixed to the ladder and/or the sidewall of an above-ground swimming pool. The fabric can comprise a plurality of vent holes to prevent excessive side loads caused by water currents. The safety system can be detachably coupled to the ladder using a tab and slot configuration. The safety system can prevent objects from entering and becoming trapped between the pool sidewall and the pool ladder. | 04-23-2015 |
20150122581 | FOLDING UTILITY RAMP WITH STEPS - A portable utility ramp that folds onto a collapsible set of steps, allowing a user to walk an in-line two-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, up or down the ramp. The inclined ramp is positionable between a ground surface and the receiving bed of a truck or trailer, with the ramp hingably attached to a set of steps each positioned parallel to the ramp, and the ramp foldable over and onto the se of steps by action of hinges between the steps and the ramp. The set of steps includes a multiple of treads mounted within a step frame that pivots in a scissor-like action either above or beneath the main frame. The ramp and step's parallel configuration allows the user to guide the motorcycle up the ramp, while walking up the set of steps that remain parallel to the ground, no matter the incline of the ramp. | 05-07-2015 |
20150136524 | Electrician's Ladder and Method - A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire. | 05-21-2015 |
20150292264 | APPARATUS PROVIDING SINGLE SUPPORT TO AN EXTENSION LADDER ENABLING LADDER USE ON LEVEL AND NON-LEVEL SURFACES - An apparatus attachable to an extension ladder is provided having a single leg extendable in a direction perpendicular and adjacent to the two lowest rungs of an extension ladder, a channel bar sized to receive a substantial length of a lowest rung of the ladder, and a hook for latching onto a next to lowest rung of the ladder. A foot pivotally mounted to the leg at one end thereof supports the leg onto or at least partially into a level or non-level surface. A step member extends from the leg at an angle. When the ladder is extended upwards by a user, a removable arm member is received through a holder of the leg to lie against a user's leg to provide stability and prevent spinning. The apparatus when attached to the lowest two rungs elevates the ladder to be non-contact with the level or non-level surface. | 10-15-2015 |
20150354278 | Ladder Tray - A removable ladder tray on a ladder having a base with a ladder opening formed therein. The ladder tray comprises a base having a top defining an open containment area with a surrounding raised edge to prevent items from falling off the tray. The ladder tray having ribs and ridges extending from the front to the back of the tray and a support ridge on a surrounding wall on the base top. A pyramid shaped ladder box is on the tray collaring the ladder opening, The ladder box adapted to surroundingly fit around the ladder, holding the base top generally horizontally extending away from the user thereby allowing full use and access to the all the climbing rungs and the top platform on top of the ladder. | 12-10-2015 |
20160024843 | TREE-MOUNTED SUPPORTS - Climbing devices and tree supports are provided for aiding a climber in scaling a tree, pole, or other generally vertical surface, and for supporting the climber at an elevated position along a tree or pole, such as in a standing or sitting posture. The climbing and tree supports include a body that supports one or more steps or support surfaces or handholds, a strap, cable, or other flexible securing member that is wrapped around the tree, and a retractor for stowing the flexible securing member so that it is extendable and retractable from the support. The climbing and tree supports are thus substantially self-contained so as not to require separate components for installation or use. Standoffs may be provided for stabilizing the support in a location spaced from the tree. Optionally, the steps or footrests, standoffs, and body are collapsible to compact configurations for stowage or transport. | 01-28-2016 |
20160049849 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSMITTING ELECTRICITY THROUGH AN INSULATED ENVIRONMENT - An insulated utility vehicle for supporting a utility worker during the performance of a task is provided. The utility vehicle comprises a base, a boom assembly, and a utility platform. The base includes a power source of electrical energy and an energy emission assembly for emitting light energy within an enclosed housing. The boom assembly presents a proximal end pivotably attached to the base. An insulated energy transmission assembly associated with the boom assembly for receives and transmits the emitted light energy from the energy emission assembly. The utility platform is secured to a distal end of the boom assembly. An energy reception assembly associated with the utility platform receives the transmitted light energy from the energy transmission assembly and converts at least a portion of the transmitted light energy into electrical energy, which can be utilized by the utility worker in the utility platform to power a device. | 02-18-2016 |
20160057990 | Hunter's Tree Stand Assembly - The invention relates to a tree stand assembly for engaging a tree and supporting a person above ground. The tree stand assembly has a tree stand member and a tree climber member configured for frictional engagement with a tree trunk. The tree stand member has a foot platform, a flexible seat and a tree engaging portion with teeth. The tree climber member is positioned below the tree stand member and is provided with a V-shaped tree engaging member. Detachable locking bars on the tree stand member and the tree climber member allow adjustment of the assembly to different diameter trees. | 03-03-2016 |
20160090783 | LOCKING JOINT FOR COLLAPSIBLE LADDERS AND OTHER STRUCTURES - A rigid structure such as a ladder is disclosed having rotating hinges that allow the ladder to fold up and/or be disassembled and assembled. The hinge or hinges can be provided between ladder sections with one ladder section having a male hinge element, and another having a female hinge element. A cam element provided with the female hinge element can be moved between an unlocked position in which the ladder sections can rotate with respect to each other, and a locked position in which the structure is rigid. | 03-31-2016 |
20160108673 | LADDER SAFETY DEVICE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ARRESTING FALLS FROM LADDERS - A ladder safety device, systems and methods of arresting falls from ladders are provided. The ladder safety device includes a safety guide that extends along the length of an extension ladder. The length of the guide along the length of the ladder extends and contracts in unison with the extension and retraction of the extension ladder, and a tension is maintained on the guide to maintain a load during use of the ladder for climbing. | 04-21-2016 |
20160138337 | Window Well Egress Apparatus - This is a system that allows a small child to escape from a window well using a ladder and a window well cover. The ladder extends from the bottom of the window well cover and has a trigger that when activated slides the ladder and releases a trap door in the window well cover, thus allowing a person to climb the ladder and escape through the cover. | 05-19-2016 |
20160153234 | LADDER SUPPORT | 06-02-2016 |
20160201391 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE HOIST | 07-14-2016 |