Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed that removably attaches to the top platform of a stepladder, the apparatus includes a plate mounted to the stepladder, a bucket receptacle disposed on top of the plate, the bucket receptacle being used to hold items such as paint cans, nails or cleaning implements therein. The bucket receptacle is provided with tapered sides and a gasket to securely hold a paint can therewithin. The apparatus also includes one or more side attachments disposed on top of the plate integrally connected with the bucket receptacle. The side attachments are formed with various recesses or tool support shelves for securely holding various implements such as power tools, hand tools, paintbrushes or cleaning implements.

Abstract: A unitary self-leveling paint can holder for providing self-leveling of a paint can in two dimensions. An elliptical frame member is provided having a major and minor axis. The frame has a cylindrical handle extending therefrom along the major axis, and a pair of diametrically opposed notches along the minor axis for receiving and pivotably supporting a paint can about the paint can handle bosses. Alternatively, a semi-elliptical frame member can be implemented. The elliptical frame design facilitates rotation of the received paint can along the major axis and about the minor axis up to 30.degree. from vertical. The apparatus is comprised entirely of aluminum and thus matches standard aluminum hollow rung ladders and is not subject to rusting. Further, the apparatus is not subject to degradation such as from paint drippings since there are no moving parts.

Abstract: A receptacle support for supporting a receptacle such as a paint can on a ladder rung or rail. The receptacle support is constructed of a steel rod having a plurality of bends to provide a hook end and a clamp receiving end. There is a bend in the center of the rod to provide a pair of arms. The bend has an angle greater than 90 degrees, where the hook end engages an end of a ladder rail and one of the arms rests on a rung. The other arm extends downwardly where a clamp holds a receptacle on the outside of the ladder. A spring securing device attached to the steel rod and stretched so it attaches to the hook end. When the securing device is in place the receptacle support and spring encircle a ladder rail to stabilize the receptacle holder and receptacle.

Abstract: A holder for a paint container having an open end and of a maximum cross sectional area adjacent that end, has a first portion shaped and dimensioned to hold the container adjacent its open end and a handle shaped and dimensioned to be inserted in and be supported by a tubular ladder rung. The handle has a rigid section rigidly connected to the first portion and its free end disposed at an angle away from the plane of the first portion. A plastic, hard surfaced sleeve encases the rigid section between the angled end thereof and the first portion with the extremity of the angled end protruding beyond the periphery of the sleeve to establish the maximum dimension of the handle in a direction normal to the plane. With the extremity of the angled end oriented towards the tread surface of the rung and the handle portion inserted in a rung, the weight of the containers brings the extremity into holding contact therewith.

Abstract: A paint container holder for use with a ladder having hollow rungs, the interiors of which are accessible from the side of the ladder. The paint container holder having a support portion including a planar support surface and a support arm extending from an edge of the support portion and sized to fit within the hollow rung. A wedge shaped member is provided to be inserted into the hollow rung, between the support arm and the interior surface of the rung, to secure the holder to the ladder.

Abstract: A paint roller tray is releasably attached to a side rail of the ladder by means of a bracket and clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism being releasably engageable to either side rail and slidable along the slide rail as the painter moves up and down the ladder. The paint roller tray comprises an enlarged receptacle portion and a relatively narrow rectangular support portion which is releasably mounted on the bracket of the ladder attachment, and a brush holder is provided for releasably securing a brush to the support portion when the brush is not in use.

Abstract: A ladder platform and utility frame means is formed by a foot plate supported by adjacent ladder rungs and an open frame mounted on an elongated rod entering the lowermost ladder rung supporting the foot plate. A stub arm and lug respectively attached to the utensil frame and the foot plate stabilize the utensil frame in a substantially horizontal plane for supporting workman materials, such as paint containers and tools.

Abstract: A device for holding an elongated hand tool of a tradesman in close proximity to his area of work while he is working on an extension ladder having a plurality of hollow rungs. The device comprises a generally U-shaped mounting member having a base and a pair of outwardly-biasing, concave-shaped legs. The device also comprises a generally cylindrical section of piping which is adapted to hold an elongated hand tool. The section of piping and the base are preferably spaced apart by a spacer, which is curved at one end to lie flush against the side of the section of piping and is flat at the other end to lie flush against the base. The section of piping, the spacer, and the base are interconnected by an externally threaded bolt, which is secured in place by a lock washer and a nut. To mount the device in a hollow rung, the user squeezes together the outwardly biasing legs and inserts them into the hollow rung.

Abstract: A paint can holder which comprises a rigid member which includes a generally flat portion for engaging the outer surface of the paint can, a handle extending outwardly from the flat portion and which may be inserted in a hollow ladder rung for mounting a paint can to the ladder. The holder is attached to the paint can by portions which are sized and positioned to surroundingly engage the rim. The rim is received through an opening which is sized to receive the rim width-wise but is too small to receive the rim height-wise whereby the flat plate must be oriented generally parallel to the rim upper surface or at least at a substantial angle between the flat plate and paint can side in order to initiate receiving of the rim within the enclosure provided by the holder. The holder must be oriented again to that position to disengage it from the paint can thus ensuring against inadvertent detachment thereof.

Abstract: A can supporting device supports a can from the rung of a ladder when the side rails of the ladder abut an upright supporting surface and has a support band of L configuration with first and second arms. The first arm has a hooked free end for hooking onto a rung of the ladder. The free end of the second arm has a retainer for a can resting on the second arm. A circular band is affixed to the first arm of the support band and encircles and thereby restricts movement of the can. An abutting bracket is affixed to the support band in movable relation to the support band into abutment with a rung of the ladder. This stabilizes the position of the supporting device and the can.

Abstract: An accessory container is designed to be mounted over the top platform of a stepladder. The accessory container includes a forward compartment defined by a front wall, a back interior wall, a right side wall, a left side wall and a bottom wall. The forward compartment is open at the top and provides a storage area for holding tools, equipment and other work supplies that are needed by the worker when he is using the stepladder to perform construction or maintenance chores. The accessory container further includes a rearward compartment defined by the back interior wall, side wall extensions on each of the right and left side walls, a top plate and a rear overlapping lip. The rearward compartment is open at the bottom and allows the accessory container to be mounted over the top of the stepladder. The top platform of the stepladder abuts the underside of top plate of the accessory container and the rear legs of the stepladder abut the back interior wall of the accessory container.

Abstract: A stand-off brace for attachment to the top end of a ladder maintains the top end of the ladder away from the work surface against which it would ordinarily rest. The brace has a general U-shape wherein the legs are reversible to vary the distance between the ladder and the work surface. The distance between the legs is also adjustable so that the brace spans the work surface. The legs are fitted with resilient ads for contacting the work surface without damage. Corner adapters are connected to the legs and the pads are pivotally attached to the adapters to maintain flush contact with the walls of a corner or a curved surface. The corner adapters have an angular offset to maintain flush contact with the ladder positioned at the recommended working angle.

Abstract: A shelf assembly for a step ladder has two upright telescoping arms. Each arm has a lower tube and an upper tube telescoped into the lower tube to allow for a change in the length of the arm. This allows the shelf assembly to be vertically extended to raise a generally horizontal platform mounted on the upper ends of the arms to a desired height relative to the top of the step ladder. A folding bracket holds the shelf in a generally horizontal position. A ball joint mounted on a channel iron connects the lower end of each arm to a leg of the ladder. A linkage connects the middle of each arm to the ladder above the ball joint. A sleeve slides on each arm to provide adjustment of the linkage relative to the leg. The linkage has two connected links that allow the arms to be folded up against the ladder legs.

Abstract: A pair of brackets for the top end of a ladder, which can be slipped over the ladder rails and pinned in attached relation thereto, are of light weight, low cost pressed steel construction, and are formed to accept as a spacer member a piece of two-by-four timber, to permit supporting the ladder against the face of a building such as a damage-susceptible siding, or in positioned relation in a window opening, wherein the two-by-four timber spans the window opening and supports the ladder in that opening. An alternative use of the brackets, in one embodiment in combination with a small plywood platform attached to the brackets, serves as a ladder hold-off, for use when working under or adjacent the eaves of a house, and to serve as a supporting platform for a can of paint, or other adjuncts such as tools. The form of the brackets facilitates readily manufacture from sheet steel, with high percentage material utilization, and low scrap generation.

Abstract: A clamp member is mounted to a leg of a ladder assembly, wherein the clamp member includes a channel to receive a leg therewithin for adjustably mounting the clamp member as desired relative to the associated ladder leg. A paint support bracket is provided formed with a suspension web mounting a support cylinder at a lower terminal end for mounting a paint can therewithin. The suspension web includes a keyhole slot positioned adjacent an upper terminal end thereof for pivotally mounting the suspension web relative to the clamp member.

Abstract: A ladder lateral extension, adapted for use with a conventional ladder, includes a generally channel-shaped member adapted to be placed on the siderail of a ladder, such that the siderail fits within the channel-shaped member. The channel-shaped member has opposite interior and exterior sidewalls and a base. A pair of rung-receiving slots are formed in the exterior sidewall, which slots receive the rungs as the channel-shaped member is placed over the siderail. Extending perpendicularly outwardly from the exterior sidewall is a lateral support member of a length equal to or greater than the distance between the rung-receiving slots, thus providing a safe standing area. Safety for the user of the lateral ladder extension is thus greatly increased, due to the engagement of two rungs of the ladder and the length of the lateral support member, which allows the user to safely stand upon it.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bucket having a base and a side wall extending therefrom, and a clip member mounted adjacent the base or the top, or both, and adapted to hook on to a bar such as a roof batten or ladder rung to retain the bucket in position on a sloping surface such as a roof or a ladder so as to be convenient for a person working on that roof or ladder.

Abstract: A vehicular ladder rack comprising a stationary mounting frame including a pair of transverse frame members affixed to the roof of a vehicle, a positioning assembly including a pair of positioning members affixed to opposite end portions of an elongated longitudinal positioning element rotatable between a first and second position coupled to the pair of transverse frame member and a ladder support frame including a pair of ladder support members movable between a first and second position to support a ladder thereon operatively coupled between the pair of transverse frame member and the corresponding positioning member such that a ladder is supported over the roof of the vehicle for storage and transportation when the elongated longitudinal positioning element and ladder support frame are in the first position and the ladder support frame is moved from the first to second position when the elongated longitudinal positioning element is rotated from the first to second position to move the ladder support frame

Abstract: There is provided a clamp for securing a ladder to an aerial cable such as telephone cable. The clamp includes first and second slots for attaching the clamp to adjacent rungs on the ladder. The clamp includes a locking mechanism, having a swivelable portion so that when the aerial cable contacts the swivelable portion the cable becomes fixed securely to the clamp thus safely supporting the ladder against the aerial cable.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for maintaining a tubular workpiece in position on a support, such as a ladder or the like, preferably comprises a pair of bodies adapted for connection to the support, with one of the bodies being positioned on either side thereof, such as to the stiles of the ladder. A clamping assembly including a clamping plate secures the bodies to the ladder stiles in a predetermined position on the ladder and at a predetermined angular orientation. Each body is provided with an upwardly facing slot having a width which decreases toward the lower portion of the body, with the slots being adapted to receive the workpiece therein. Downward movement of the workpiece into the slots results in frictional engagement of the workpiece with the slot walls to secure the workpiece in position. The workpiece is removed by exerting an upward force thereon and disengaging the workpiece from the slot walls.

Abstract: A tray accessory apparatus (10) for use in different orientations relative to a ladder (100) wherein the apparatus (10) comprises a main bracket support unit (11) that can be suspended from the rungs (102) of a ladder (100) by support arms (23); a locking unit (12) operably associated with the support arms (23) for frictionally grasping a selected rung (102); and a tray unit (13) operatively associated with the main bracket support unit (11) whereby the tray unit (13) may be disposed in a variety of orientations relative to the main bracket support unit (11).

Abstract: A container for attachment to a ladder has a bottom wall, four upwardly depending side walls, and a pair of elastic cords having hooks on both ends wrapped around the outside of the container and around a ladder where the hooks are hooked together. The elastic cords are supported on a side wall of the container by a pair of belt loops formed in the side wall which snugly hold the elastic cords in place. The container is quickly and easily attached and detached from the side rail of a ladder.In another embodiment of the invention, the container includes a handle, two pairs of L-shaped flanges formed on the outside walls of the container for holding work tools such as roller brushes and sanding poles, and a removable divider positioned inside the container to separate the container into two distinct portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved device designed to be mountable on a building for supporting a ladder and protecting the building from damage due to the ladder. The improved device includes a plurality of leg means, attachment means, and crosspiece means that are mountable to a building and act to support a ladder, prevent lateral movement thereof, and protect the building or portions thereof such as gutters or roofs, from damage due to the ladder.

Abstract: A guard for the upper end of a ladder side rail telescopes over said upper end to prevent the surface against which the ladder rests from being marred. The guard includes a rigid body and a resilient pad removably affixed to the body. The resilient pad engages the surface for preventing said marring. The resilient pad is replaceable as it loses its resiliency or otherwise wears out so that the entire guard does not have to be replaced, whereby the effectivity, usefulness and cost effectiveness of the guard is enhanced.

Abstract: A paint can hanger having a pair of outwardly extending paint can support arms, each having a top opening slot adjacent the free end thereof for pivotally receiving a bail socket of a paint can. The opposite ends of the support arms include open bottom hook means for placement onto either a step or rung of a ladder. Downwardly extending stabilizer legs engage the next adjacent lower step or rung to prevent downward pivotal movement of the hanger about the step or rung on which it is supported.

Abstract: This invention is directed at a mobile ladder which has a two pairs of rollers. One pair of rollers moves in a first metal trough and the other pair moves in another metal trough. The metal trough are positioned close to a building wall, for example, and are in parallel relation to each other. The ladder can be moved in the troughs when a workman in on the ladder through use of a pulley system.This invention is also directed at a mobile scaffold which has a two pairs of rollers. One pair of rollers moves in a first metal trough and the other pair moves in another metal trough. The metal trough are positioned close to a building wall, for example, and are in parallel relation to each other. The scaffold can be moved in the troughs when a workman in on the scaffold through use of a pulley system.This invention is also directed at a work bucket that is mounted to a ladder by a pair of bracket members.

Abstract: A utility tray having multiple compartments for retention of items such as nails, screws, washers and other small parts; and a pivoted lid to cover a single array of compartments, an upper mounting plate attached to the floor of the tray and a lower mounting plate facilitates mounting and demounting the tray and upper mounting plate to and from the uppermost platform of a foldable step ladder. The tray has bores that accept swiveling typecastor wheels that convert the tray into a wheeled, low profile tool and small parts retainer convenient for use in making under vehicle repairs or for use by tradesmen in home construction and remodeling.

Abstract: A wire storage construction for a ladder includes at least two side plates, structure for mounting the side plates to the ladder, and a plurality of shafts for holding the rolls of wire. Guide structure to retain and threadably feed the wire can also be provided, preferably as a guide plate affixed adjacent to a top portion of the ladder.

Abstract: An improved safety attachment for a ladder in which the attachment is collapsible to render it more compact for storing and handling purposes yet the attachment can be readily expanded for use on a ladder. The attachment includes a pair of spaced sides which are coupled together by a pair of vertically spaced cross-pieces with the cross-pieces being either removable from connection with the sides or articulated with respect to the sides so that the sides can be moved toward and away from each other to form a compact unit to facilitate storage and handling of the attachment.

Abstract: A multipurpose, two-position ladder attachment for extending a ladder above overhanging roofs while bridging the eaves and gutters, for leaning against weak siding, and for installing heavy or bulky panels or windows in elevated openings. Elongated channels formed in two cantilevered brackets are clamped about the stiles of the ladder by a rod and wing nuts. The rod passes through hollow rungs of the ladder or in close proximity to the stiles if the rungs are not hollow. A flat padded board connected across the free ends of the brackets is positionable with its broad side horizontal or vertical when the ladder is leaned at a recommended angle.

Abstract: Paint cans are usually supported by a wire hook over the rung of a ladder and either lie against one end of one of the side rails or depend from a rung on the rear side of a ladder leaning against a structure being painted. The present device includes a quickly detachable rod or shaft engaging through the hollow rung of an aluminum ladder and having a paint can supporting cradle on one end thereof in which the paint can is supported vertically in a convenient position relative to the ladder.

Abstract: A device for removably supporting a paint pan on the rungs of a ladder, wherein said pan is of the type having at least one hook depending therefrom and having a paint well. A shelf comprising a pair of V-shaped brackets, each having a horizontal leg and an inwardly extending leg, is removably mounted on one rung of the ladder by engagement of the terminal ends of the horizontal legs therewith. First and second crossbars extend between the horizontal legs to connect the brackets. A pair of struts are adjustably attached to the inwardly extending legs of the brackets, and an opposite end of the struts removably engages a second rung next below the ladder rung engaged by the shelf. A paint pan is removably mounted on the shelf by engagement of the pan hook with the first crossbar, and the pan well is supported by the second crossbar.

Abstract: A container support device for attachment to a ladder, particularly to support paint can or buckets. A paint bucket is suspended in receiving notches between elongate vertical members, and can swing freely to maintain the bucket rim level even if the angular position of the ladder is changed. The vertical members are adapted for attachment to an upper ladder rung and to rest against a lower rung. An adapter for using the device with smaller paint cans is also disclosed.

Abstract: A holder for a paint bucket for attachment of the paint bucket to the side of a ladder. The holder includes a holder body secured by an indexing plate to a clamp so that the clamp can attach the paint bucket holder body to the ladder. The indexing plate has notches on the lower, curved, outer periphery thereof, the plate being coupled rigidly to one side piece of the holder body. A vertical bar is rotatably mounted on the indexing plate and carries a beeper which is biased towards the lower periphery of the indexing plate so that the keeper will enter a notch in the plate when the notch is aligned with one end of the keeper after the holder has been rotated to a predetermined angle relative to the clamp. In this way, the angle of tilt of the paint bucket can be easily changed want desired or needed, yet the holder body will at all times safely and properly support a paint bucket at the desired level and angle with reference to the clamp.

Abstract: A safety attachment for a ladder to permit the user of the attachment, when it is on the ladder, to be locked onto the ladder so that the user will be more positively connected to the ladder. The attachment includes a frame having hooks for removably coupling the frame to the rungs of a ladder. The frame has a pair of spaced cross-pieces or rods which allow one leg of the user to extend partially about one of the rods while the foot or shin of the leg engages the other of the rods.

Abstract: A holder (10) is provided for holding fluorescent light bulbs (14). The holder (10) is used with a ladder (14) having a rail (24). The holder (10) includes a lower bracket (20) for receiving an end of the fluorescent light bulb (14) and an upper bracket (22) for receiving the upper portion of the fluorescent light bulb (14).

Abstract: A ladder support is provided for use with an eavestrough or gutter. The support is mounted in the eavestrough without the necessity of using fasteners. It is also mostly concealed by the eavestrough and yet supports the ladder in spaced relationship thereto so that the ladder does not contact the eavestrough and cause damage to it. The ladder support includes two main legs having members at first ends adapted to engage the eavestrough at the juncture of a back wall and a bottom thereof with the legs being of sufficient length to extend above and beyond a front rim of the eavestrough. Second ends of the main legs have brackets for engaging the rails of the ladder to support it spaced from the eavestrough and to resist sideways movement. Outwardly-extending leg braces are affixed to intermediate portions of the main legs and have feet for engaging the interior of the rim for resisting movement of the main legs when a ladder is supported thereby.

Abstract: A ladder accessory with an upwardly open receptacle is designed to rest on a rung of a ladder or step-ladder and its shape cooperates with one upright of the ladder prevent transverse movement of the accessory or rotation in either direction relative to the ladder.

Abstract: A shelf construction for use with an elevating type of hospital bed is disclosed. The shelf construction includes an upper bracket having a depending flange for removably resting upon the rail of the bed. A shelf is pivotally interconnected with the bracket through front and rear links to permit angular adjustment of the shelf relative to changes in angularity of the rail to thereby maintain the shelf in level orientation. One of the links is provided with an elongated, longitudinally aligned slot to facilitate the angular adjustment of the shelf relative to the upper bracket. In a second embodiment of the invention, the shelf and the upper bracket are affixed in a preselected angular offset relationship to allow the shelf to be angularly offset from the rail of the bed.

Abstract: Ladder Caddy is a holding device for a pail of paint, and is designed for use with hollow rung extension ladders. It is so designed as to conveniently, accessibly and securely hold a pail of paint out from the side of the ladder while painting. Ladder Caddy receives its basic support from a holding-arm which is inserted into one of the hollow rungs, thus eliminating the need for making tedious adjustments when attaching it to the ladder.

Abstract: A rain gutter ladder support device (A) is illustrated which may be placed inside of a gutter (12). The device is designed to fit snuggly inside the gutter with a front bar (10) engaged against the front edge (12a) of the gutter (12). The device reinforces the front edge (12a) of the gutter when a ladder (L) is placed against the front edge (12a) to fully support the ladder and weight of the person without damaging the gutter. The device may be made of various metals and can be made in various sizes to fit different size gutters.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a protector ladder support used in pairs and removably mountable on stiles of a ladder. These protectors have non-slip resilient face portions adapted to engage the means against which the ladder is leaned. These supports have formed slots sized and shaped to receive and retain the rungs of a ladder. These supports have retaining members so that the protectors may be mounted and retained in a selected position. Conventionally, each protector is of sheet metal and the slots are usually at about thirty degrees and have a selected retaining means adapted to engage a rung of a ladder to retain the protector on the ladder stile. In one embodiment a pin or rod is disposed to engage a rung. In yet another embodiment a pivoted hook is disposed to engage a rung of a ladder and in yet a third embodiment a pivoted tab having a sloped engaging edge is adapted to be swung into a retaining condition and position.

Abstract: A ladder hoist attachment consists of a boom and prop combination that allows a conventional ladder to be used to hoist heavy loads. The boom assembly consists of a number of feet that removably attach to a rung of the ladder; a boom that extends horizontally over the top rung of the ladder; and braces connecting the feet and boom that also rest against the top rung of the ladder. One end of the prop removably attaches to a lower rung of the ladder. The other end of the prop has a vertical step to hold the ladder at a predetermined distance away from the edge of the roof. A winch or pulley is suspended from the end of the boom extending over the top rung of the ladder to allow loads to be lifted through the prop and between the ladder and the building. After the load has been lifted above the height of the roof, the end of the prop against the building is lifted by the user to allow the ladder to be moved to rest against the edge of the roof, thus allowing the load to be lowered on to the roof.

Abstract: There is disclosed an anti-sway device for paint buckets suspended from the rung of a ladder, in which the bucket is engaged by a loop which is connected to hooks adapted to engage a rung of the ladder by a rigid connection and minimize the sway of the bucket. The device is formed out of a single strand of wire and the loop has such size and sufficient resiliency that it can be spread to encompass the bucket and spring back into engagement therewith.

Abstract: A stabilizing attachment for a ladder intended to make the ladder safer to use. The attachment includes a fixture capable of being secured at a selected position along the length of the ladder and support means comprising a cross member extending parallel to the rungs of the ladder and a pair of parallel struts coupling the cross member to the fixture. The support means can be arranged in either of two positions; in one position, the struts extend at right angles to the uprights of the ladder while in the other the struts extend parallel to the uprights. In either case, the cross member makes line contact with the structure against which the ladder is placed and the cross member may be provided with a friction-engendering surface to inhibit slipping of the cross member on the structure.

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: A device for removably mounting a paint can from either side rail of a ladder comprises a support assembly including a channel-shaped section having a central portion with first and second side panels extending therefrom for mounting the device to either side rail of the ladder and a hook member secured to one of the side panels for supporting the device from a rung of the ladder; a receptacle comprising a cylindrical member having an open upper end for holding the paint can; and an arm secured to the receptacle and pivotably connected to the other side panel whereby the device can be mounted from either side rail of the ladder to maintain the rim of the paint can in a horizontal position regardless of the angle of incline of the ladder.

Abstract: A device to pivotally support a paint can, the device is adapted to be installed exteriorly of a ladder on either side rails and permits the paint can to remain in a level position independently of the angle of the ladder. The paint can is pivotally supported on a pair of spaced apart brackets seating the can handle anchoring supports.

Abstract: A wire dispensing device having two brackets adapted to mount on spaced apart step ladder support legs and a spool holding shaft spanning the distance between brackets and secured thereto. The shaft is so mounted to the brackets that one end can be swung out for adding or removing spools.