Ladders having safety improvements
Thus an objective of the instant invention is to disclose an adjustable tray for placement on top of a conventional ladder wherein the tray can be expanded to accommodate various size articles without fear of weight management by positioning articles directly over the A-frame structure of the
Aluminum step ladder.
Still another objective of the instant invention is to provide an adjustable tray that can be raised to various heights and removed from the ladder providing for operator safety and convenience.
Yet still another objective of the instant invention is to disclose the use of a workable block support platform on top of a ladder having the attributes of a vise.
Yet still another objective of the instant invention is to set forth a ladder top having prescribed functionality to eliminate the need for the use of separate attachments or the expenditure of valuable storage space when the Aluminum step ladder is not in use.
Yet still another objective of the instant invention is to disclose a ladder having safety improvements including the use of side mounted handles, an electrical socket which electrically couples the lower portion of a ladder to the upper portion of the ladder so as to prevent reaching of extension cords, and the use of wheels for movement of the ladder while in a unloaded condition.
Other objectives and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein are set forth by way of illustration and example certain embodiments of this invention. The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof. Receptacle is located along the bottom portion of side support and is electrically connected to a conventional wall type socket along the upper portion of the ladder allowing an individual to plug an extension cord into receptacle energizing the upper socket outlet for operation of power tools without the need for extending electrical cords along the height of the device. The receptacle and socket is electrically coupled by a sealed conduit, now shown, extending the length of the ladder.
In operation, an individual may move the household step ladders in an unloaded state by tipping the ladder and rolling the back wheels and along a surface for proper positioning. The operator may then plug an electrical cord, not shown, into receptacle so that the socket is available for use. An individual may then climb the rungs of the ladder grasping handle 268 for security. As the operator reaches the top of the platform he may grasp tray handles and raising the tray as he climbs providing stability in height. Socket is then available for plugging in devices without having the operator climbing down the ladder or attempting to use an electrical cord that may need to stretch ten or fifteen feet into the air.
It is to be understood that while I have illustrated and described certain forms of my invention, it is not to be limited to specific forms or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown in the drawings and described in the specification.
Still another objective of the instant invention is to provide an adjustable tray that can be raised to various heights and removed from the ladder providing for operator safety and convenience.
Yet still another objective of the instant invention is to disclose the use of a workable block support platform on top of a ladder having the attributes of a vise.
Yet still another objective of the instant invention is to set forth a ladder top having prescribed functionality to eliminate the need for the use of separate attachments or the expenditure of valuable storage space when the Aluminum step ladder is not in use.
Yet still another objective of the instant invention is to disclose a ladder having safety improvements including the use of side mounted handles, an electrical socket which electrically couples the lower portion of a ladder to the upper portion of the ladder so as to prevent reaching of extension cords, and the use of wheels for movement of the ladder while in a unloaded condition.
Other objectives and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein are set forth by way of illustration and example certain embodiments of this invention. The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof. Receptacle is located along the bottom portion of side support and is electrically connected to a conventional wall type socket along the upper portion of the ladder allowing an individual to plug an extension cord into receptacle energizing the upper socket outlet for operation of power tools without the need for extending electrical cords along the height of the device. The receptacle and socket is electrically coupled by a sealed conduit, now shown, extending the length of the ladder.
In operation, an individual may move the household step ladders in an unloaded state by tipping the ladder and rolling the back wheels and along a surface for proper positioning. The operator may then plug an electrical cord, not shown, into receptacle so that the socket is available for use. An individual may then climb the rungs of the ladder grasping handle 268 for security. As the operator reaches the top of the platform he may grasp tray handles and raising the tray as he climbs providing stability in height. Socket is then available for plugging in devices without having the operator climbing down the ladder or attempting to use an electrical cord that may need to stretch ten or fifteen feet into the air.
It is to be understood that while I have illustrated and described certain forms of my invention, it is not to be limited to specific forms or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown in the drawings and described in the specification.