Patents by Inventor Kyle G. Astor
Kyle G. Astor 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).
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Patent number: 8443939Abstract: A brace rail shield combination for a rail of a ladder having at least one rung having a first portion that has a shape that conforms with an interior cross sectional surface of the rail. The brace rail shield combination includes a second portion that extends from the first portion at a first location to the rung to provide structural support to the rung. The second portion having an attachment portion at a second location spaced apart from the first location that is fixed to the rung. The first portion and the second portion being one continuous piece. A method for using an extension ladder. A method for producing a knee brace rail shield combination.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Patent number: 8376085Abstract: The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini
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Patent number: 8365863Abstract: A work platform for a ladder includes a support assembly that removably attaches to the ladder. The platform includes a tray which attaches to the assembly. The tray has a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has at least a first bin for holding small parts, a tool lasso slot, at least one screwdriver hole, and at least one drill holster slot. A method for using a work platform for a ladder includes the steps of obtaining small parts from a first bin in a plane of a tray held to a ladder with a support assembly of the platform. There is the step of placing at least one screwdriver in a screwdriver hole in the plane for holding the screwdriver. There is the step of placing a drill in a drill holster slot in the plane. There is the step of placing a quart can of paint in a quart recess in the plane. There is the step of placing a paint scraper in a paint scraper slot in the plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Publication number: 20120325583Abstract: The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini
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Publication number: 20120301266Abstract: An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Brett A. Latimer, Robert D. Beggs
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Publication number: 20120261369Abstract: A ladder top for a stepladder includes a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin for holding small parts and having a shape to hold a propane tank adjacent the front of the plane. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole. The plane has a drill holster. The plane has a hammer/pipe wrench hole. The plane has a channel lock slot. The plane has a pipe holder extending along the length of the pipe for holding pipe. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Patent number: 8272478Abstract: A stepladder includes a top having a plane having a front and a rear, the plane having at least a first bungee tool holding slot to hold a ball and bungee strap unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini
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Patent number: 8256053Abstract: An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Brett A. Latimer, Robert D. Beggs
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Patent number: 8210313Abstract: A ladder top for a stepladder includes a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin for holding small parts and having a shape to hold a propane tank adjacent the front of the plane. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole. The plane has a drill holster. The plane has a hammer/pipe wrench hole. The plane has a channel lock slot. The plane has a pipe holder extending along the length of the pipe for holding pipe. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Publication number: 20120048650Abstract: A brace rail shield combination for a rail of a ladder having at least one rung having a first portion that has a shape that conforms with an interior cross sectional surface of the rail. The brace rail shield combination includes a second portion that extends from the first portion at a first location to the rung to provide structural support to the rung. The second portion having an attachment portion at a second location spaced apart from the first location that is fixed to the rung. The first portion and the second portion being one continuous piece. A method for using an extension ladder. A method for producing a knee brace rail shield combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Patent number: 8104578Abstract: A ladder includes a first section having at least one step. The ladder includes a second section having a least one step. The ladder includes a platform attached to the first and second sections. The ladder includes a hinge mechanism connected to the first section and second section, about which the first section and second section move between an open state, where the first and second sections are in an angular relationship for use, and a folded state where the first and second sections and the platform are essentially in parallel, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The ladder includes a foldable tray mechanism attached to the hinge mechanism about which the foldable tray mechanism moves between the open state independently of the first and second sections, where the foldable tray is in an angular relationship with the first and second sections for use, and a folded state where the foldable tray essentially forms a plane with the first section. A hinge for a stepladder. A step to a ladder.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Jason R. Moldthan, Thomas W. Parker, Jack Warren Gee, II, David Andrew Winslow, Kyle G. Astor, Timothy James Brookbank
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Publication number: 20120006620Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: 8033363Abstract: A brace rail shield combination for a rail of a ladder having at least one rung having a first portion that has a shape that conforms with an interior cross sectional surface of the rail. The brace rail shield combination includes a second portion that extends from the first portion at a first location to the rung to provide structural support to the rung. The second portion having an attachment portion at a second location spaced apart from the first location that is fixed to the rung. The first portion and the second portion being one continuous piece. A method for using an extension ladder. A method for producing a knee brace rail shield combination.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Patent number: 8016077Abstract: A clip for maintaining a first side rail of a first ladder adjacent to a second side rail of a second ladder which is in series with the first side rail. The clip includes a first portion connected to a support element and a second portion connected to the support element. The first portion, second portion and support element are one continuous piece. The first portion defines a hooking engagement with the first side rail and the second portion defines a receiving engagement with the second side rail. The first and second portion opening from opposite sides of the support element, respectively, which conform to the portion of the respective side rail that it receives for removably and frictionally holding the respective side rails in a self-gripping and form-fitting manner such that the side rails are maintained adjacent and in series to each other so that no damage is possible to the ladders by relative movement of the side rails under dynamic conditions brought about by motion during transportation.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Shannon Brightbill, Brian Fisher, Joseph Dangrow
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Patent number: 8016078Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: 7931123Abstract: A ladder includes a first section having at least one step. The ladder includes a second section having a least one step. The ladder includes a platform attached to the first and second sections. The ladder includes a hinge mechanism connected to the first section and second section, about which the first section and second section move between an open state, where the first and second sections are in an angular relationship for use, and a folded state where the first and second sections and the platform are essentially in parallel, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.The ladder includes a foldable tray mechanism attached to the hinge mechanism about which the foldable tray mechanism moves between the open state independently of the first and second sections, where the foldable tray is in an angular relationship with the first and second sections for use, and a folded state where the foldable tray essentially forms a plane with the first section. A hinge for a stepladder. A step to a ladder.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Jason R. Moldthan, Thomas W. Parker, Jack Warren Gee, II, David Andrew Winslow, Kyle G. Astor, Timothy James Brookbank
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Patent number: 7886872Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: 7837010Abstract: A brace rail shield combination for a rail of a ladder having at least one rung having a first portion that has a shape that conforms with an interior cross sectional surface of the rail. The brace rail shield combination includes a second portion that extends from the first portion at a first location to the rung to provide structural support to the rung. The second portion having an attachment portion at a second location spaced apart from the first location that is fixed to the rung. The first portion and the second portion being one continuous piece. A method for using an extension ladder. A method for producing a knee brace rail shield combination.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Patent number: 7743887Abstract: A clip for maintaining a first side rail of a first ladder adjacent to a second side rail of a second ladder which is in series with the first side rail. The clip includes a first portion connected to a support element and a second portion connected to the support element. The first portion, second portion and support element are one continuous piece. The first portion defines a hooking engagement with the first side rail and the second portion defines a receiving engagement with the second side rail. The first and second portion opening from opposite sides of the support element, respectively, which conform to the portion of the respective side rail that it receives for removably and frictionally holding the respective side rails in a self-gripping and form-fitting manner such that the side rails are maintained adjacent and in series to each other so that no damage is possible to the ladders by relative movement of the side rails under dynamic conditions brought about by motion during transportation.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Shannon Brightbill, Brian Fisher, Joseph Dangrow
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Publication number: 20100116108Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran