Abstract: A ladder accessory assembly that can be attached to a ladder. The assembly includes a platform that can be attached to the ladder by a fastener assembly. The platform is of a size that can create or extend the effective shelf space of the ladder. The platform may have mounting features that allow tool accessories such as paint cans, paint trays, etc. to be mounted to a working surface of the platform. The tool accessories are mounted in a way that inhibits tipping of the accessories.

Abstract: A tool tray support adapted for placement on the top step of a ladder, the support comprising a receptacle for storing construction material and at least one opening formed in the receptacle for supporting a hand tool. The receptacle includes a plurality of cells, the cells dedicated to storing hand tools or materials, thereby maintaining order and organization. The openings are formed so that the elongated portion of the hand tool is inserted therethrough, and the widest portion of the hand tool is suspendingly impinged by the narrower opening. The support includes an electrical cord electrically coupled with an integral electrical outlet, thereby providing electricity from a source to the integral electrical outlet for providing power to an electrical hand tool.

Abstract: A platform ladder comprising two elongate ladder sections having feet at one end and an upper end, the upper end of each section being hinged to an upper rail, a platform pivotally secured to one ladder section below the upper end and adapted to interconnect with the other ladder section, and stays interconnecting each side of the ladder sections whereby when the ladder is in an operative position with the ladder sections assuming an erect A shaped profile with the platform extending between the ladder sections to define a standing platform, the ladder sections, upper rail and stays, define a four bar linkage.

Abstract: A ladder caddy for holding tools, small parts, and the like for a workman on a ladder includes four curved cradles for holding the caddy to the ladder, two of the cradles holding consecutive and respective rungs of the ladder when the caddy is mounted in a first position, and two of the cradles holding consecutive and respective rungs of the ladder when the caddy is mounted in a second position inverted and upside down from the first position. The caddy includes a tool holding structure extending outwardly from the ladder at an angle of approximately 15 degrees offset from perpendicular so that when the caddy is mounted on a leaning ladder the structure extends approximately horizontally. The caddy includes a clamp for clamping to the ladder, integrally formed tool holders, and a variety of accessories that mate with the caddy body.

Abstract: A ladder attachment system for supporting a plurality of items in an easy to access location. The ladder attachment system includes a tray positionable upon an upper platform of a ladder, and a pair of extended legs extending from the tray for engaging the support legs of the ladder. The extended legs each include a pair of tab members for catchably receiving the support legs. The tray includes a plurality of threaded inserts for allowing the attachment of various accessories.

Abstract: A roof attachment apparatus for being mounted on a roof having at least one standing seam. The apparatus comprises a plurality of base plates for being disposed on opposite sides of the standing seam on a surface of the roof, a platform support member for supporting at least one scaffolding plank, and plural support bars. The support bars are orientated so as to enable a downward force applied to the platform support member (e.g., as a result of the weight of plank(s) and/or a worker) and transferred to the support bars to be directionally distributed to the first and second base plates in a manner which causes those base plates to displace towards one another and clamp the standing seam. In this manner, the apparatus is maintained in a stationary position for supporting scaffolding planks on the roof, regardless of the roof pitch.

Abstract: A tool and hardware accessory having base securable to the top cap of a ladder at clamps which are designed to provide universal mounting to most ladder caps. A tray is pivotally mounted to the accessory base at hinge sections and when deployed extends forwardly and slightly upwardly to accommodate weighty items, such as paint cans, without being depressed below a generally horizontal position. The tray has compartments for hardware items and may include removable organizer containers for small parts. A magnetic element, such as a flexible magnetic pad, may be provided to retain small parts.

Abstract: A tray for use in conjunction with a ladder bracket includes a plurality of upwardly opening compartments that may be used to hold paint, tools, or other painting supplies or implements. The bottom of the painter's tray is provided with structural features to engage a ladder bracket. A pair of downwardly opening channels are formed in the bottom surface, the channels being continuous, concentric, and curved in circular fashion to receive the hoop portion of two common sizes of ladder brackets. Both channels open to a slot opening that receives the tang portion of the ladder bracket. A plurality of tab members are mounted on posts extending downwardly from the bottom of the tray, and are rotatable to extend over the channels and secure a ladder bracket hoop portion therein.

Abstract: A ladder is adjustable in a plurality of planes so a wide variety of sloped surfaces can be accommodated. The ladder includes non-slip surfaces on the steps and a paint can holder that can accommodate a one gallon paint can.

Abstract: A ladder step platform can be mounted on any ladder having hollow rungs extending between ladder rails. This ladder step platform is especially intended for use with conventional extension ladders. The ladder step platform includes a tread or step plate extending between opposite side plates. The spacing between side plates can be adjusted so the ladder step platform will fit ladders of different width. A support rod insertable though hollow ladder rungs pivotally supports the ladder step platform with the side plates positioned on the outside of the ladder rails. A lower adjustable rod abuts the ladder rails to hold the tread or step plate in a horizontal orientation extending beyond the sloping ladder for easy access.

Abstract: A ladder stand-off includes a beam and two arms fixedly connected to the beam at two spaced apart points between the two ends of the beam. The two arms extend outward from the beam so as to be angularly divergent with respect to each other. A contact element is pivotally connected to a second, outer end of each arm. This arrangement allows the ladder stand-off to be used with flat, curved and corner surfaces. In one embodiment, the ladder stand-off is sized so that the distance between the fixed ends of the arms is less than the width of the ladder, while the distance between the outer ends of the arms is equal to or slightly greater than the width of the ladder. Furthermore, the distance between the outer ends of the arms is less than the length of the beam.

Abstract: A tray holding device for mounting to a D-rung ladder is disclosed. The mounting shaft inserts into an outwardly facing D-shaped aperture of the ladder and slidably engages the inner wall of the rung. In one embodiment, the shaft is D-shaped and fits telescopically within the D-rung opening. Optionally, the shaft is molded in a slightly bowed condition and, when in use, is under flexural tension. Alternatively, molded into the thermoplastic tray-holding portion is an extruded metal shaft. The shaft configurations shown engage the interior wall of the rung cavity and preclude rotation. Some shaft configurations engage both the flat side and the curved side of the D-rung cavity and enable the tray holding device to be reversibly insertable into a rung cavity.

Abstract: A utility tray for use with a stepladder. The utility tray comprises a void for receiving the stepladder there through. The void comprises a front rail which contacts a first pair of coplanar ladder stile and a rear rail which contacts a second pair of coplanar ladder stiles. A platform is attached to the front rail. A pair of side rails attach the front rail to the handle.

Abstract: The platform assembly is a combination of step and toolbox storage space and can be easily installed and removed from the rungs of an extension ladder. The assembly includes a platform with angled vertical sides and hooked over the ladder side rails. The platform has a hinged lid with latch for access to the tool box attached to the bottom of the inward facing portion of the platform assembly. The tool box storage area is created by pieces of angled, plate, and flat bar aluminum. Two parallel downward angled pieces of aluminum on the bottom of the outward facing portion of the platform create a channel for the ladder rung to fit into as the platform assembly is installed on the extension ladder.

Abstract: A tool support attachment for a ladder for supporting carpentry and building tools upon a ladder. The tool support attachment for a ladder includes two panels having first and second side edges and also having a plurality of elongate tool-mounting slots being disposed through the second side edges and being extended in the panel for supporting carpentry and building tools; and also includes clip members being pivotally attached to front edges of the panels for removably and securely attaching the panels to the ladder; and further includes tool retainer members being attached to the panels to prevent the carpentry and building tools from slipping out of the panels.

Abstract: A platform that attaches to a step on a ladder and has a tray that holds tools, work pieces or other articles. The tray attaches to the step using a support member and a latch, such as a spring-loaded latch. The platform can be removed from the step by moving the latch to its open position. The distance between the support member and latch can be adjusted to support various sizes of ladder steps. The platform can also be used while the ladder is supported against a wall.

Abstract: Working material containers such as paint cans may be effectively stabilized from accidental dislodgment from a ladder shelf, such as a step ladder shelf, through the use of a working material container accessory. The accessory includes a flat upper support plate placed onto the top shelf surface and a lower retaining plate positioned below the shelf surface securely bolted together onto the step ladder shelf. By adhesively applying a strip of the looped member of a hook and loop fastening system to a paint container bottom and another mating hook strip onto the upper surface of the upper support plate, the paint container may be securely retained and stabilized upon the ladder shelf against accidental dislodgment or spillage. The paint container may be easily removed simply by unfastening the hook and loop straps for one another.

Abstract: An attachment for a straight ladder that can stabilize the ladder when placed against vertical surfaces that include a flat wall, an inside corner and an outside corner. Adjustments permit use around a window or other such structure within the wall. A tubular framework accepts two support arms. The support arms may be arranged in several different orientations within the framework. Pivotable sleeves attached to the underside of the framework accept the support arms to stabilize the ladder when placed against a tree or column. A tension spring between the sleeves assist the support arms holding the ladder against the tree. A plate affixed to the top of the framework supports a tray with depressions and cutouts so that tools and supplies may be kept close at hand.

Abstract: The invention is a portable, lightweight, utility/tool tray designed to safely and reliably hold tools and supplies on a general use extension ladder. The utility/tool tray is a sturdy, self contained device whose base area will have an area for tool storage located in front and a larger, general area in the rear for miscellaneous items, including, but not limited to, a typical one gallon container of paint. The utility/tool tray device is designed to be easily hung on two vertically adjacent steps of the ladder so when in use, the base area of the device remains essentially horizontal and provides for the support of, as well as easy access to, the various tools and supplies of the user, while the user is performing work on the ladder.

Abstract: A device for allowing a user to selectively extend and retract wheels at the feet of an A-frame stepladder thereby enabling the user to move the ladder from point “A” to point “B” without physically moving, lifting or dragging the ladder. The apparatus includes a gear assembly at the foot of each ladder siderail having an attached caster-style wheel. Each gear assembly is mechanically associated with a handgrip trigger mechanism located along the ladder siderail in a position convenient for the user to operate with each handgrip trigger mechanism controlling the two gear assemblies on the same side of the stepladder.

Abstract: A personal stand incorporating a ladder, a user supporting platform and a load sensitive pliant suspender that is easily adapted for use with an extension ladder. The personal stand improves the user's footing as well as the user's comfort. Pliancy of the suspender allows the user to move the platform, without requiring the user to dismount the ladder. When sufficient load is applied to the platform, the pliant suspender is transiently transformed into a rigid suspender yoking an upper rung of the ladder.

Abstract: A device for securing a tool to a scaffold wherein the device comprises a base having a front side and a back side; an attachment apparatus affixed to the back side for attaching the base to a scaffold; and a holding device connected to the front side and able to accept a tool.

Abstract: A container holding apparatus that is removably attachable to the end of a ladder is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a base structure separating two rail caps. The rail caps have a vertical front surface and an inclined rear surface which are configured to be coupled to the end of the ladder. Between the rail caps is a partially cylindrically shaped sleeve mounted to the base structure for receiving a container. A pair of supports connect the sleeve to a respective rail cap.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for securing a tool to a scaffold wherein the device comprises a base having a front side and a back side; an attachment apparatus affixed to the back side for attaching the base to a scaffold; and a holding device connected to the front side and able to accept a tool.

Abstract: An accessorized stepladder for providing increased functionality to a user. The accessorized stepladder includes a standard stepladder having a an upper platform for holding a plurality of tools and accessories, side storage members for holding fluorescent light bulbs, and an electrical box for plugging power tools into.

Abstract: A parts and power tool holder is provided for mounting to an automotive lift wherein the automotive lift may be raised and completely lowered without having to remove the parts and tool holder from the lift. It is comprised of a tray having a bottom surface and a substantially vertically extending sidewall which forms a tray for the automotive parts, small tools and the like. A mounting bracket is mounted to a back portion of the sidewall for mounting of the tray to a lift arm. A holster is provided for hand held power tools formed on the tray adjacent to at least one of the two side portions of the sidewall. The bracket positions the tray such that the tray including the sidewalls is no lower than a plane corresponding to the bottom of the lift whereby the lift may be raised and completely lowered without removal.

Abstract: An open tool box with a cover positionable over a portion of the box. The cover is adapted to hook onto the top of a step ladder.

Abstract: An accessory securable to the top cap of a step ladder for temporary storage of tools, parts and the like. The accessory includes a support which is securable to the top cap by various clamping arrangements which may include bolts, springs or tie downs. A tray member is pivotally attached to the support and in a deployed position extends horizontally forwardly. In a folded or storage position, the tray member is in overlying registry with the top cap of the ladder. In an alternate embodiment, the support is adjustable to accommodate step ladder caps of varying dimensions.

Abstract: A ladder is provided which has considerably reduced tendency to slip. Typically, the ladder 1 has rungs 5 and side members 2 with end caps 3 resting on the ground 4. Securing member 6, made typically from aluminium alloy, has friction member 7 provided with spikes 16. Pivot member 8 on the securing member 6 is fixed at one end on the securing member to opposite sides of the securing member, and at the other end is mounted through bolt 9 to the side member of the ladder. Flat spring 17 is fitted around the bolts 9, the spring being biassed to bring the securing member 6 against the side member 2. The pivot member is arcuate in shape to allow the securing member, when not in use to be positioned essentially flat against the ladder and not proud of the lower end of the side member. In use, the ladder is placed on the ground and against a wall. The securing member is pivoted against the bias of spring 17 so as to place it on the ground.

Abstract: A suspendible container for holding items that is capable of being attached to holes on a horizontal surface. The container is particularly adaptable to being attached to the top cap of a ladder. The container includes at least one prong which attaches to the container and is removably insertable into a hole in the horizontal surface. The container is particularly suited for holding items such as tools and paint cans that would be needed by the user of a ladder.

Abstract: A ladder tool holder for holding hand tools and paint cans on an extension ladder having hollow rungs. The holder comprises a custom metal extrusion that is registerable within a selected ladder rung. Multiple tool engagement and holding attachments are adjustably keyed into the portion of the extrusion extending from the registration ladder rung.

Abstract: A rotary shelf assembly having shelves mounted on a vertical post is connected to the cabinet frame by upper and lower mounting brackets interacting with the top and bottom of the cabinet frame to support the post. The assembly is adapted to be mounted in the corner of a cabinet frame. To adjust to the vertical position of the cabinet frame, a height adjustment device is telescopically received in the upper end of the vertical post and is slidably movable therein. When securement of the post and mounted shelves is desired, the slidably telescoping upper and shorter post is extended upwardly until it engages the upper mounting bracket. An elongated recess in the shorter post aligns with an opening in the lower post to receive a threaded member into a casting. The screw is tightened to engage the casting and secure the two posts together in a shelf maintaining and rotational mode. The height adjustment device enables the assembly to be quickly and efficiently mounted within the cabinet frame.

Abstract: An accessory for installation on a ladder having hollow rungs comprises a holding arm which is shaped to fit within a hollow rung of a ladder. The accessory includes a ratchet assembly mounted within one end of the holding arm. A paint supply holding assembly includes a shaft having an engagement member for engaging the ratchet assembly. As the shaft is rotated in the ratchet assembly, the holding assembly is incrementally pivoted about an axis defined by the shaft. An elongate shaft of a second holding assembly may be inserted into the holding arm from the end opposite the ratchet assembly. The elongate shaft is slidably receivable into an open end of the shaft of the first holding assembly such that a rotation of either shaft causes a simultaneous pivotal movement of both the first and second holding assemblies.

Abstract: A utility tray for a step stool includes a front portion, a rear portion, and opposing side portions. A tray mount is coupled to the front portion for movably mounting the tray to the step stool. In one embodiment a service cord mount is coupled to the tray and is configured to receive an extension cord or similar object wrapped about the cord mount. In another embodiment, the tray includes a compartment for retaining objects and a lid to close the compartment. In another embodiment the tray includes a trough having a bottom providing a longitudinally extending slot.

Abstract: An accessory tray for a stepladder comprises a generally rectangular panel having portions configured to extend about the front and sides of a stepladder. An upstanding lip is attached to the periphery edges of the tray, the lip having notches formed therein particularly adapted to secure the mounting clips and pan of a roller-type paint tray to the accessory tray. A clamping assembly is rigidly attached to the underside of the panel for mounting the tray to the fold-out shelf of a stepladder. The clamping assembly includes a clip member that presents a channel into which the fold-out shelf or other thin planar surface of the stepladder is secured. The position of the tray is maintained by a fastener which extends through the clip member into a friction fit relationship with the shelf.

Abstract: A transport assembly for transporting an object axially along a rail of a ladder. The assembly comprises a platform for supporting the object at a selected axial position. A coupling mechanism is employed to slidably connect the platform to the rail. The coupling mechanism includes a locking mechanism and a connector for connecting the coupling mechanism to the platform. Axial displacement of the object along the rail is such that the locking mechanism permits relative axial displacement of the assembly with respect to the rail in a first direction, and inhibits the relative axial displacement in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: The ladder supported container of the present invention includes a bottom panel and an upstanding peripheral wall defining the interior of the container. A lip is disposed on the upstanding peripheral wall proximate to the top portion of the upstanding peripheral wall. The lip extends laterally outwardly from the upstanding peripheral wall and includes an outward facing rail contact surface. The lip typically further includes two pivot supports disposed at a position intermediate the rail contact surface of the lip and the first wall section of the container. The container further includes a U-shaped bracket disposed within the pivot supports. The bracket includes a rail engaging section disposed outwardly from the rail contact surface of the lip at a spaced apart lateral distance from the rail contact surface of the lip. The spaced apart distance defines a ladder rail receiving gap.

Abstract: A work station (1) is formed by connecting two bracket members (10) to legs (4) of a ladder (2). Each bracket (10) includes jaws (12) for holding objects parallel to the ground and a mechanism (21,60,23,24,25,26) for rotatable connecting the bracket to the leg, (4).

Abstract: A ladder securing device fits within a gutter protruding from the eaves of a house. The device is made of members generally at right angles to each other. The members are elongated and board-like. A generally vertically oriented member extends lengthwise along the gutter with one edge on the bottom. A horizontal member is supported at the level of the top of the lip of the front wall of the gutter. Preferably the horizontal member extends well beyond the lip with a recess formed in the edge back almost to the gutter. The recess is preferably rectangular and long enough to accommodate the width of a ladder. If the gutter is a conventional flat bottom vertical back structure, the vertical member and the horizontal member merge at their edges in a simple right angle shape with the vertical member resting against the back wall.

Abstract: A removable platform assembly for a ladder. The platform assembly includes a platform of rectangular shape having sides and ends. One of the platform ends is positioned adjacent the ladder and the other is located away from the ladder in the direction of the structure supporting the ladder. A first channel attached to the platform and adapted to be seated on a rung of the ladder. A pair of legs attached to the opposite sides of the platform and extending downwardly from the platform. A second channel attached to the bottoms of the platform legs to seat on a lower rung of the ladder.

Abstract: The ladder supported holding tray assembly for releasable attachment to a ladder includes a generally horizontal container including opposing side panels, a front, a back, and a bottom. The tray assembly also includes a ladder attachment bracket including a connecting wall attaching the bracket to a side panel of the tray. Step engagement means are disposed on the bracket, wherein the step engagement means comprises an upward sloping surface to releasably engage and securely hook onto a step from underneath the step. The tray when mounted on a ladder extends laterally outwardly from the ladder so as to not interfere with the normal use of the ladder.

Abstract: A ladder tray attachment for mounting to a head step of a stepladder for resting objects thereon. The ladder tray attachment includes a tray and a mounting frame for mounting the tray to a head step of a stepladder. The mounting frame comprises a spaced apart pair of generally inverted L-shaped mounting members each has elongate top and bottom portions. The bottom portions of the mounting members are coupled to the tray such that the top portions of the mounting members outwardly extend from the tray. The mounting members each also have an elongate hooking portion downwardly depending from the top portion of the respective mounting member. The hooking portions of the mounting members each have spaced apart upper and lower hooks outwardly extending therefrom in a direction towards the bottom portions of the respective mounting member.

Abstract: A work holder is adapted to be removably mounted on a scaffold that has vertically spaced, horizontally disposed cross members. The work holder has a base frame including spaced, parallel, vertically elongated receivers, and mounting brackets carried by the base frame near an upper end of the base frame, the brackets being adapted to engage a horizontal cross member of the scaffold and to support the base frame against both downward and outward displacement. Vertically elongated extendable members are slidably mounted on the spaced parallel base members for movement lengthwise thereof. Clamps are provided for holding the extendable members in selectable positions with respect to the base member. A work holder is mounted on the elongated extendable members, at an upper ends of the extendable members.

Abstract: A multiple use storage shelf for efficiently organizing and storing a variety of different sized items such as balls, ranging from golf balls to basketballs, and containers, ranging from a small box of nails to a larger paint can. The shelf, being of a one-piece construction; includes a first shelf supporting area located at the rearward portion of the shelf for supporting larger and heavier items and a reduced front area for supporting smaller items. The rear and front shelf areas are located at sufficiently different horizontal planes.

Abstract: The multi-purpose Combo Jack.TM. tool combines the functions of a ladder jack, a roof bracket and a roof hooks into one piece of equipment. There are a pair of hooks attached to a rail supporting arm which is pivotably connected to a bracket body arm. The bracket body arm includes the plank stop lever and a retractable nailing blade. A combination support arm is connected to the rail support arm at either the tri-function setting or the steep roof bracket setting, and is also connected to the upward or downward slots in the bracket body arm (or at the end but not in a slot). The tool includes a safety stop as part of the retractable nailing blade, a ladder lock, and a safety protrusion to prevent collapse of the tool because of slippage along the bracket body arm by the combination support arm.

Abstract: A combination accessory container and safety device, or safety ladder accessory container, is designed to be mounted over the top of a ladder and in particular of an A-frame ladder. The safety ladder accessory container comprises a domed top and at least one side container. The domed top sits on the top platform of a ladder and can be mounted to the top platform. The safety ladder accessory container can also comprise a front wall, a back wall and a front platform. The front wall and back wall each extend generally downwardly from the domed top and are either fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the domed top. The front platform extends generally horizontally from the front wall, rests on a step of the ladder, and is fixedly attached or integrally formed with the front wall. Each side container can be fixedly attached to or integrally formed with either the domed top or with the front wall and back wall.

Abstract: A ladder assembly having a tray with a depending resilient mounting clip and support arms for supporting the tray in a horizontal use position and a storage position adjacent the ladder.

Abstract: A roof bracket system is provided including at least one roofing bracket comprising a base plate positioned on a main roof and having a bottom surface, a top surface and a periphery formed therebetween. The top surface of the base plate of each roofing bracket further has a pair of spaced and parallel wings for containing a joist of an auxiliary roof therebetween.

Abstract: An accessory support apparatus is provided for use with an aluminum ladder or the like having a pair of laterally spaced rails and a plurality of open-ended D-shaped rungs extending between the rails. The support apparatus includes an elongated body having a first end that is D-shaped for receipt in the open ends of the rungs, and a support tray received on an opposed end of the body for supporting a can, bucket, brush, tool or the like for easy access by a person climbing the ladder. The support tray is preferably received on the body of the apparatus for relative pivotal movement, and can be secured in place in any of a plurality of different angular orientations so that the tray is properly positioned for use. In addition, an assembly can be provided for securing the apparatus in place on a ladder to prevent it from falling from the ladder or being inadvertently removed.

Abstract: A utility tray for use with a stepladder having a flat top step, the tray comprising a generally rectangular flat central portion, rectangular side tray compartments on opposite sides of the central portion and depending therefrom, a rectangular rear tray compartment on and depending from a third side of the central portion, and a flange depending from the fourth side of the central portion, each of the tray compartments being defined by vertical sides and a bottom orthogonal to the vertical sides; one side of each of said tray compartments forming with the flange a top step-receiving compartment, and a strap for releasably securing the utility tray to a stepladder.