Abstract: An attachment device (A) for attachment to a ladder is disclosed for holding a paint can and brush holder (C) in a generally level condition relative to the ladder. The attachment device includes a clamping post (B) having a first clamping means (14) and a second clamping means (16) affixed to the clamping post. The first and second clamping members have fixed jaws (18) and (20) which are offset relative to each other so that when the clamping post is clamped to an inwardly slanted leg (30) of a ladder, the clamping post (B) is held in a generally vertical position relative to the slanted ladder leg. The paint can and brush holder includes a box (48) which may hold either a single paint can or a number of individual smaller cans. A paint brush holder (54) is affixed to the paint can holder by means of an abutment (52) and tensioning spring (56) which encircles the container to hold it against the box.

Abstract: An accessory aid device for a stepladder is disclosed which includes a sleeve 22 which is affixed to a ladder leg and a shank 28 corresponding in shape received in the sleeve which will slide but not rotate therein. A set screw 30 is received in a thickened wall 32 of the sleeves and positively sets the position of shank 28 which supports a utility shelf 34 for holding tools and the like and for aiding in the positioning of articles for overhead mounting.