Abstract: A multiple layer plastic dropcloth includes outer layers of spun bonded polypropylene film intimately bonded to an intermediate film of either a polyethylene film or a polypropylene film. The films are mounted in superimposed relation and thermally bonded to each other. The spun bonded polypropylene film absorbs and transmits liquids such as paint, wood stains, paint thinners, solvents and the like. The polyethylene film and the polypropylene film are impervious to such liquids and prevent transmission through the dropcloth of material absorbed by the outer surfaces. The dropcloth surface treated to form similar form of opposed surfaces with small closely spaced impressions extending uniformly over the cloth. The surface treatment contributes to the softness of the dropcloth as well as improves the gripping characteristic of the dropcloth to the cover surface to be protected.

Abstract: A top ladder guard is telescoped over the upper end of each siderail of a ladder to provide a protective mounting against a vertical supporting wall structure. Each ladder guard is a single piece cup-shaped member which is molded of a suitable soft rubber-like plastic and includes a body portion of a rectangular cross-section to fit over the upper end of a siderail and an integral outer curved end wall having a substantially curved configuration. The body portion includes a pair of main sidewalls formed as essentially smooth continuous members of an essentially constant thickness and a pair of narrow walls joining said main sidewall. The narrow walls are molded with a serpentine cross-section to form an accordian or expandable structure permitting expanding and contracting of the narrow walls. The narrow walls provide limited flexibility of the body portion for tight telescoping engagement with different sized siderails.