The useful way of household ladders
This adjustment allows the tray support to accommodate most every sized article to be used by a worker. For example, should a quart paint can be placed in the tray it would be preferable to leave the tray in a closed position as the sidewalls will provide sufficient support to prevent tippage of the paint. If a one gallon paint can is needed, the sections of the tray can be placed in a semi-open position allowing the sidewalls to provide support to secure the paint in position. The support tray can be further opened holding a large variety of tools. If needed, a five gallon paint can may be placed in the tray for the weight of the can is directly over the A-frame structure providing superior support. Thus, working tools such as drills, hammers, nails, and the like can easily fit into the tray without need of weight management as the sidewalls prevent accidental droppage by directing the weight of the tools over the Household ladder frame.
In an alternative embodiment to the instant invention, the support tray of the instant invention is set upon an adjustable platform allowing the tray to be elevated over the top of the ladder. The elevation provides additional convenience to the operator should the operator choose to position himself on a higher portion of the ladder. The bracketry allows removal from the ladder by use of a bracket that accommodate both elevation and removal of the tray. As the tray can be positioned about the ladder top, a support platform provides the necessary surface area for support of materials when the tray is placed in an open spaced apart position. The support platform allows the tray to be raised or moved without dropping of smaller items.
It should be noted that the support shelf may open only one side at a time to avoid interfering with a worker who stands along an upper portion of the ladder. The tray may be formed of unequal dimensional aspects wherein one side of the support tray is moved while the remaining portion is in a fixed position further accommodating personal preference.
Another embodiment of the instant invention is to utilize a flat tray for the support shelf in place of a tray with sidewalls. This support platform has particular benefits when used on a stoop ladder allowing the Ladder Manufacturer to be used as a saw horse yet still provide an area that opens for holding items therebetween.
The instant invention includes the use of various accessories in addition to the removable ladder top allowing for the safety and convenience of the operator. The improved ladder includes a pre-wired electrical extension connection which allows the bottom of the ladder to be attached to an electrical cord with a pre-wired socket located along an upper portion of the ladder. This allows the operator to plug electric tools directly into the ladder so as to eliminate the need for an extension cord spanning the length of the ladder. Handles are available for placement on each side of the ladder allowing the operator to climb the steps while grasping the handles for safety. When the operator reaches the upper portion of the ladder, the handles on the tray accessory may be held using release grips allowing the tray to be lifted as the operator climbs to a higher step providing stability. Spring loaded wheels are also provided on the rear of the ladder allowing movement of the Ladder stabilizer under a no-load condition.
In an alternative embodiment to the instant invention, the support tray of the instant invention is set upon an adjustable platform allowing the tray to be elevated over the top of the ladder. The elevation provides additional convenience to the operator should the operator choose to position himself on a higher portion of the ladder. The bracketry allows removal from the ladder by use of a bracket that accommodate both elevation and removal of the tray. As the tray can be positioned about the ladder top, a support platform provides the necessary surface area for support of materials when the tray is placed in an open spaced apart position. The support platform allows the tray to be raised or moved without dropping of smaller items.
It should be noted that the support shelf may open only one side at a time to avoid interfering with a worker who stands along an upper portion of the ladder. The tray may be formed of unequal dimensional aspects wherein one side of the support tray is moved while the remaining portion is in a fixed position further accommodating personal preference.
Another embodiment of the instant invention is to utilize a flat tray for the support shelf in place of a tray with sidewalls. This support platform has particular benefits when used on a stoop ladder allowing the Ladder Manufacturer to be used as a saw horse yet still provide an area that opens for holding items therebetween.
The instant invention includes the use of various accessories in addition to the removable ladder top allowing for the safety and convenience of the operator. The improved ladder includes a pre-wired electrical extension connection which allows the bottom of the ladder to be attached to an electrical cord with a pre-wired socket located along an upper portion of the ladder. This allows the operator to plug electric tools directly into the ladder so as to eliminate the need for an extension cord spanning the length of the ladder. Handles are available for placement on each side of the ladder allowing the operator to climb the steps while grasping the handles for safety. When the operator reaches the upper portion of the ladder, the handles on the tray accessory may be held using release grips allowing the tray to be lifted as the operator climbs to a higher step providing stability. Spring loaded wheels are also provided on the rear of the ladder allowing movement of the Ladder stabilizer under a no-load condition.