Patents by Inventor Dennis I. Bowles

Dennis I. Bowles has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6761246
    Abstract: A mounting system mounts a work platform to a ladder that includes a plurality of rungs, such that the work platform is elevated a distance above the ground. The mounting system includes a support system, a rod, and a suspension mount. The support system includes a plurality of members, wherein the members include at least a first member and a second member. The first member is mounted substantially perpendicularly to the second member and includes a first end and a second end. The first member first and second ends include a plurality of first openings that extend therethrough. The second member is configured to attach to the work platform, and includes a first end and a second end. The second member first and second ends include a plurality of second openings that extend therethrough. The support system is configured to attach to the ladder. The rod is configured to secure the support system to the ladder, and is further configured to extend through one of the ladder rungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Dennis I. Bowles
  • Publication number: 20020043427
    Abstract: A mounting system mounts a work platform to a ladder that includes a plurality of rungs, such that the work platform is elevated a distance above the ground. The mounting system includes a support system, a rod, and a suspension mount. The support system includes a plurality of members, wherein the members include at least a first member and a second member. The first member is mounted substantially perpendicularly to the second member and includes a first end and a second end. The first member first and second ends include a plurality of first openings that extend therethrough. The second member is configured to attach to the work platform, and includes a first end and a second end. The second member first and second ends include a plurality of second openings that extend therethrough. The support system is configured to attach to the ladder. The rod is configured to secure the support system to the ladder, and is further configured to extend through one of the ladder rungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventor: Dennis I. Bowles
  • Patent number: 6286624
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a work platform to a ladder includes a support system, a rod, and a suspension mount. The support system includes a plurality of members which attach to the work platform and attach to the ladder. The rod is configured to attach the support system to the ladder and is further configured to extend through one of the ladder rungs. The suspension mount attaches to the support system and includes a locking mechanism, a hook assembly, and an adjustable telescoping member. The hook assembly fits over and around the ladder rung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Inventor: Dennis I. Bowles