Patents by Inventor Francisco Javier TAMEZ REYES

Francisco Javier TAMEZ REYES 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).

  • STEPLADDER ADAPTED FOR USE AS A SINGLE LADDER OR AN EXTENSION LADDER
    Publication number: 20200270945
    Abstract: A ladder apparatus has a first ladder section having a pair of side rails and a plurality of rungs extending between the side rails, a second ladder section hingedly connected to the first ladder section adjacent an upper end of the first ladder section, and a latch mechanism affixed to one of the ladder sections and engageable with the other of the first and second ladder sections. The second ladder section is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The latch mechanism is adapted to secure the second ladder section in the retracted position. The second ladder section will extend in generally parallel relation to the first ladder section when in this retracted position. A ladder top is affixed to the upper end of the first ladder section and extends outwardly therefrom so as to have an end surface positioned away from the first ladder section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventor: Francisco Javier TAMEZ REYES
  • Stepladder adapted for use as a single ladder or an extension ladder
    Patent number: 10550638
    Abstract: A ladder apparatus has a first ladder section having a pair of side rails and a plurality of rungs extending between the side rails, a second ladder section hingedly connected to the first ladder section adjacent an upper end of the first ladder section, and a latch mechanism affixed to one of the ladder sections and engageable with the other of the first and second ladder sections. The second ladder section is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The latch mechanism is adapted to secure the second ladder section in the retracted position. The second ladder section will extend in generally parallel relation to the first ladder section when in this retracted position. A ladder top is affixed to the upper end of the first ladder section and extends outwardly therefrom so as to have an end surface positioned away from the first ladder section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: LOUISVILLE LADDER INC.
    Inventor: Francisco Javier Tamez Reyes
  • Stepladder adapted for use as a single ladder or an extension ladder
    Patent number: 10550639
    Abstract: A ladder apparatus has a first ladder section having a pair of side rails and a plurality of rungs extending between the side rails, a second ladder section hingedly connected to the first ladder section adjacent an upper end of the first ladder section, and a latch mechanism affixed to one of the ladder sections and engageable with the other of the first and second ladder sections. The second ladder section is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The latch mechanism is adapted to secure the second ladder section in the retracted position. The second ladder section will extend in generally parallel relation to the first ladder section when in this retracted position. A ladder top is affixed to the upper end of the first ladder section and extends outwardly therefrom so as to have an end surface positioned away from the first ladder section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Louisville Ladder Inc.
    Inventor: Francisco Javier Tamez Reyes
  • STEPLADDER ADAPTED FOR USE AS A SINGLE LADDER OR AN EXTENSION LADDER
    Publication number: 20190106939
    Abstract: A ladder apparatus has a first ladder section having a pair of side rails and a plurality of rungs extending between the side rails, a second ladder section hingedly connected to the first ladder section adjacent an upper end of the first ladder section, and a latch mechanism affixed to one of the ladder sections and engageable with the other of the first and second ladder sections. The second ladder section is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The latch mechanism is adapted to secure the second ladder section in the retracted position. The second ladder section will extend in generally parallel relation to the first ladder section when in this retracted position. A ladder top is affixed to the upper end of the first ladder section and extends outwardly therefrom so as to have an end surface positioned away from the first ladder section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventor: Francisco Javier TAMEZ REYES
  • STEPLADDER ADAPTED FOR USE AS A SINGLE LADDER OR AN EXTENSION LADDER
    Publication number: 20170130529
    Abstract: A ladder apparatus has a first ladder section having a pair of side rails and a plurality of rungs extending between the side rails, a second ladder section hingedly connected to the first ladder section adjacent an upper end of the first ladder section, and a latch mechanism affixed to one of the ladder sections and engageable with the other of the first and second ladder sections. The second ladder section is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The latch mechanism is adapted to secure the second ladder section in the retracted position. The second ladder section will extend in generally parallel relation to the first ladder section when in this retracted position. A ladder top is affixed to the upper end of the first ladder section and extends outwardly therefrom so as to have an end surface positioned away from the first ladder section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Louisville Ladder Inc.
    Inventor: Francisco Javier TAMEZ REYES