Patents Assigned to Werner Co.
  • Publication number: 20220096881
    Abstract: A harness adjustment device for adjusting a length of webbing includes a toothed rotational member including a spool structured to receive the webbing and an end portion including teeth disposed at an end of the spool, the toothed rotational member being structured to rotate to draw in or let out the webbing, and an engagement mechanism having an engagement portion. The engagement portion is structured to move between a first position in which the engagement portion abuts against the toothed rotational member between at least two of the teeth and prevents rotation of the toothed rotational member, and a second position in which the engagement portion is separated from the toothed rotational member and allows rotation of the toothed rotational member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: JUSTIN PATTON
  • Patent number: 11286716
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Preston L. Gealy, Kevin L. McIntire, Robert D. Beggs
  • Patent number: 11280133
    Abstract: A ladder and a multipurpose ladder whose rungs and rails are made out of 7000 series aluminum alloy and which has a duty rating of at least 250 lbs. A method for producing a ladder. A method for using a ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventor: Clint D. Badowski
  • Publication number: 20220034163
    Abstract: A climbing product whose sections are extendable having a base section and a fly section. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The climbing product has a lock assembly having a lock fly portion directly attached to the fly section. The lock fly portion directly engages with the base section to lock the base section with the fly section. The lock fly portion has a plunger. The lock fly portion disengages from the base portion by moving the plunger. A method for using a ladder whose sections are extendable. A method for constructing a ladder whose sections are extendable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Tek Lentine, Thomas W. Parker, David S. Pozgay, Jackson W. Miller, Philip M. Anthony, III, Bryan E. Rolfs
  • Publication number: 20220034164
    Abstract: A climbing product whose sections are extendable having a base section and a fly section. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The climbing product having a lock assembly having a lock fly portion directly attached to the fly section. The lock fly portion directly engages with the base section to lock the base section with the fly section. The lock fly portion disengages from the lock base portion by simply moving the fly section relative to the base section to unlock the fly section from the base section. A method for using a climbing product whose sections are extendable. A method for producing a climbing product whose sections are extendable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Tek Lentine, Thomas W. Parker, Philip M. Anthony, III, Scott J. Rote, Jackson W. Miller
  • Publication number: 20220025704
    Abstract: A multi-function ladder having a front section having a first front rail and a second front rail and rungs attached to and between the first front rail and the second front rail. The ladder having a rear section having a first rear rail and a second rear rail and rungs attached to and between the first rear rail and the second rear rail. The rear section having a telescoping section attached to the first rear rail and the second rear rail to vary a length of the rear section. The ladder having a first hinge attached to the first front rail and the first rear rail. The ladder having a second hinge attached to the second front rail and the second rear rail. Each hinge having a locked state and an unlocked state. The ladder having an actuator directly attached to the front section and remote and separate and apart from the first hinge and the second hinge. The actuator when actuated moving the first and second hinges between the locked state and the unlocked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Derek Bibler, Vlatko Papa, Oladapo Kolawola, Thomas W. Parker, Ruel Sanico Estandarte, Mark Harries C. Lanting, Michael Melton
  • Publication number: 20220025701
    Abstract: An extension ladder having a base section having a first base rail and a second base rail in parallel and spaced relationship with the first base rail and rungs attached to and between the first and second base rails. The extension ladder having a fly section having a first fly rail and a second fly rail in parallel and spaced relationship with the first fly rail and rungs attached to and between the first and second fly rails. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The extension ladder having a force applicator attached to the base section and the fly section which offsets some or all weight of the fly section. A method for using an extension ladder. A method for manufacturing an extension ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Michael Scheurich, Tek Lentine, Jerry Lauricella, Slavisa Dacic, Devin Hughes, David Pozgay
  • Publication number: 20220010565
    Abstract: An assembly upon which a user stands includes a platform. The assembly includes a first work stand and a second work stand. Each work stand has a front frame and a rear frame. The assembly includes a first plank adapter engaged with the first work stand. The first plank adapter has an attachment portion and a bar. The assembly includes a second plank adapter engaged with the second work stand. The platform rests on and is supported by the first and second plank adapters. The present invention pertains to a work stand for holding a platform upon which a user stands. A plank adapter that is engaged with a front frame of a work stand to hold a platform. A method for a user to stand above ground. A method for forming a work stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
  • Publication number: 20220010619
    Abstract: A strand grab for a ladder having a hook assembly, a gate assembly engaged with the hook assembly and a biasing spring. The biasing spring produces a return biasing force which is less than a weight force of the ladder when the hook assembly rests on the strand allowing the gate assembly to close with the hook assembly and squeeze the strand between the gate assembly and the hook assembly in a closed position and hold the ladder in place with the strand. A ladder for use with a strand having a first rail and a second rail. The first rail has a first strand grab directly attached to the first rail and the second rail has a second stand grab directly attached to the second rail. A method for using a ladder. A method for making a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Parker, Adrien Covington, Claire Armenoff
  • Publication number: 20220010621
    Abstract: A ladder having a first rail having a bottom and a web, a first flange attached to a first end of the web and a second flange attached to a second end of the web. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user steps to climb the ladder. The ladder having a foot having a plastic body with a recess which receives the end of the first rail and is positioned about and conforms to the web and the first and second flanges of the first rail. The foot has a plastic base having a top side from which the body extends. The base has an edge positioned about the body with perforations, and a rubber tread disposed along an underside of the base and extending through the perforations and along the edge on the top side of the base to form an overmolded portion of the tread that attaches the tread to the base without any mechanical or other types of fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventor: Steve Dings
  • Publication number: 20220003008
    Abstract: A stairway work platform for a user includes a plank, a first leg assembly attached in proximity to a first end of the plank. The work platform includes an end pad directly attached to the first end of the plank which prevents damage to a vertical rise area of the stairway. The work platform includes a first bottom pad directly attached to a front of a first leg of the first leg assembly which prevents damage to a horizontal run area of the stairway while supporting a weight of the user. The work platform includes a second bottom pad directly attached to a front of a second leg of the first leg assembly which prevents damage to the horizontal run area of the stairway while supporting the weight of the user. The work platform includes a hinge bracket attached to the plank in proximity to the first end of the plank and to the first leg of the first leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Michael Melton, David Pozgay, Jerry Lauricella
  • Patent number: 11215010
    Abstract: A ceiling ladder having a plurality of sections that can be climbed by a user when in an unfolded position into an attic and that can be folded together into a retracted position to be stored above the ceiling. The ladder has a deep step, which has a width greater than the width of other steps of the ladder, in which is located between about 2-5 feet from the floor when the ladder is in the unfolded position so user can stand on the deep step in place objects into the attic without having to climb into the attic. A deep step for a ceiling ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
  • Patent number: 11131142
    Abstract: A ladder having a first rail having a bottom and a web, a first flange attached to a first end of the web and a second flange attached to a second end of the web. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user steps to climb the ladder. The ladder having a foot having a plastic body with a recess which receives the end of the first rail and is positioned about and conforms to the web and the first and second flanges of the first rail. The foot has a plastic base having a top side from which the body extends. The base has an edge positioned about the body with perforations, and a rubber tread disposed along a underside of the base and extending through the perforations and along the edge on the top side of the base to form an overmolded portion of the tread that attaches the tread to the base without any mechanical or other types of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventor: Steve Dings
  • Patent number: 11130444
    Abstract: A truck storage box with integrated lighting and power is disclosed. In one embodiment, the lighting is a light assembly including a light emitting diode (LED) strip that is powered by drawing vehicle electrical power from a truck to trailer electrical socket of the vehicle, and routes the electrical power into the truck storage box mounted on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Sang Oh
  • Patent number: 11131103
    Abstract: An assembly upon which a user stands includes a platform. The assembly includes a first work stand and a second work stand. Each work stand has a front frame and a rear frame. The assembly includes a first plank adapter engaged with the first work stand. The first plank adapter has an attachment portion and a bar. The assembly includes a second plank adapter engaged with the second work stand. The platform rests on is supported by the first and second plank adapters. The present invention pertains to a work stand for holding a platform upon which a user stands. A plank adapter that is engaged with a front frame of a work stand to hold a platform. A method for a user to stand above ground. A method for forming a work stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
  • Patent number: 11085206
    Abstract: A lockable latch handle assembly for enclosures such as truck tool boxes comprises the combination of a key cylinder, and a latch handle that may be secured by a padlock to the front wall of the box, to collectively prevent opening of latches that secure the lid of the box in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Patent number: 11078683
    Abstract: A lockable latch handle assembly for enclosures such as truck tool boxes comprises the combination of a key cylinder, and a latch handle that may be secured by a padlock to the front wall of the box, to collectively prevent opening of latches that secure the lid of the box in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Publication number: 20210198945
    Abstract: A ladder having a right box rail having an outer web with an outer opening and an inner web with an inner opening. The ladder having a left box rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right box rail. The ladder comprises a hollow collar disposed in between the inner opening of the inner web and the outer opening of the outer web. The collar having a stem having a plurality of segments. The segments separated by slots. The ladder having a first rung attached to the right and left box rails. The first rung having a right end that extends through the outer opening, the collar and the inner opening. A method for using a ladder by a user. A method for forming a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Parker
  • Patent number: D935053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Tek Lentine, Joseph Dangrow, Daniel C. Mora, Robert D. Beggs, Adam C. Fields, Brent Sedlacek, Thomas W. Parker
  • Patent number: D935207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Michael T. Melton, Fang Chen, Stephen Woodward