Patents by Inventor Robert C. Bogart, Jr.

Robert C. Bogart, Jr. 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).

  • Folding tripod ladder having extendable legs
    Patent number: 6206139
    Abstract: A ladder comprises a top step, two leg assemblies mounted to the top step, and a step assembly mounted to the top step. The leg assembly and the step assembly pivot from a closed position in which the leg assemblies and the step assembly are extend vertically downward from the top step to an angular position in which the leg assemblies and the step assembly are angularly displaced from vertical and oriented along radial axes positioned 120 degrees from one another in a tripod configuration. Each leg assembly and the step assembly are locked to the selected angular position. The length of each leg assembly can be adjusted as desired. The step assembly includes a plurality of steps. Each of the leg assemblies and the step assembly have a foot for engaging the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Robert C. Bogart, Jr.