Patents Assigned to Werner Co.
  • End Cap with Grip and Rag Holder
    Publication number: 20200318432
    Abstract: A ladder for a user to climb and which holds a rag includes a first rail having a top and a second rail and rungs attached to the first rail and second rail. The ladder includes an end cap that is attached adjacent to the top of the first rail. The end cap having an attachment portion which attaches to the first rail and a cover portion which covers over the first rail, and extend caps from the attachment portion. The cover portion having a rag holder. The ladder includes a pad attached to the back of the cover portion which contacts a surface against which the first rail leans down so as not to mar or scratch or damage the surface. An end cap. A method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Mora, Robert Beggs, James Anthony Jacobs
  • Ladder top with tool lasso slot
    Patent number: 10781636
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini
  • Ladder leveler and method
    Patent number: 10760337
    Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
  • Composite rung for a ladder and method
    Patent number: 10760335
    Abstract: A ladder having a first fiberglass rail. The ladder having a second fiberglass rail. The ladder having a one-piece composite rung which is hollow and made of carbon fiber or glass. The rung has a middle and a first end and a second end. The ladder having rivets that extend through the first end and the second end of the rung to attach the rung to the first rail and the second rail. No portion of the rung penetrates any portion of the first or second rails. A method for producing a ladder. A method for forming a one-piece composite rung for a ladder. A method for using a ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventor: Daniel C. Mora
  • Apparatus having a handle on which a user stands, and method
    Patent number: 10738487
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Sharon Lessner
  • Ladder, Top and Method
    Publication number: 20200232280
    Abstract: A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a V so a corner can fit into the V when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Mora, Robert D. Beggs, Tek Lentine, Joseph C. Dangrow, Adam C. Field, Brent Sedlacek
  • Ladder Leveler and Method
    Publication number: 20200232279
    Abstract: A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Parker, Daniel C. Mora, Robert D. Beggs
  • Monolithic roof anchor
    Patent number: 10718125
    Abstract: A roof anchor including a mounting portion including a plurality of holes formed therein and an anchor portion having an opening formed therein. The mounting portion and the anchor portion are planar members arranged substantially perpendicular with each other. The anchor portion is disposed along one side of the mounting portion with a bend portion formed at an intersection of the mounting portion and the anchor portion. The mounting portion and the anchor portion form a monolithic piece. The opening includes a lower edge and an upper edge, wherein the lower edge is closer to the mounting portion than the upper edge, and wherein a length of the lower edge is greater than a length of the upper edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Ivan D. Lopez
  • Ladder, Top and Method
    Publication number: 20200208470
    Abstract: A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a first rectangular slot and a second rectangular slot extending from the first rectangular slot so an external corner can fit into the first rectangular slot when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Parker, Daniel C. Mora, Robert D. Beggs, Tek Lentine, Joseph C. Dangrow, Adam C. Field, Brent Sedlacek
  • Electrician's ladder and method
    Patent number: 10697239
    Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
  • End cap with grip and rag holder
    Patent number: 10689908
    Abstract: A ladder for a user to climb and which holds a rag includes a first rail having a top and a second rail and rungs attached to the first rail and second rail. The ladder includes an end cap that is attached adjacent to the top of the first rail. The end cap having an attachment portion which attaches to the first rail and a cover portion which covers over the first rail, and extends from the attachment portion. The cover portion having a rag holder. The ladder includes a pad attached to the back of the cover portion which contacts a surface against which the first rail leans down so as not to mar or scratch or damage the surface. An end cap. A method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Mora, Robert Beggs, James Anthony Jacobs
  • Ceiling Ladder, Deep Step and Method
    Publication number: 20200149347
    Abstract: A ceiling ladder having a plurality of sections that can be climbed by a user when in an unfolded position into an attic and that can be folded together into a retracted position to be stored above the ceiling. The ladder has a deep step, which has a width greater than the width of other steps of the ladder, in which is located between about 2-5 feet from the floor when the ladder is in the unfolded position so user can stand on the deep step in place objects into the attic without having to climb into the attic. A method. A deep step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
  • Ladder leveler and method
    Patent number: 10612303
    Abstract: A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Parker, Daniel C. Mora, Robert D. Beggs
  • Ladder, Top and Method
    Patent number: 10612305
    Abstract: A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a V so a corner can fit into the V when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Mora, Robert D. Beggs, Tek Lentine, Joseph C. Dangrow, Adam C. Fields, Brent Sedlacek
  • Interlocking Work Platform System and Method
    Publication number: 20200102760
    Abstract: A work platform system having a first work platform. The system having a first bracket attached to the first scaffold and extending below and outward beyond the first scaffold between the first rail and the second rail of the first leg assembly. The system having a second bracket attached to the first scaffold and extending below and outward beyond the first scaffold between the first rail and the second rail of the first leg assembly. The system having a second work platform. The first end of the second scaffold is disposed on the first bracket and the second bracket with the first bracket and the second bracket extending between the first rung of the third leg assembly and the second scaffold. A method for using a work platform system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joseph C. Dangrow, Michael A. Somerfield
  • Latch handle
    Patent number: D880980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Ladder top
    Patent number: D887581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Joseph Dangrow, Troy Johnson, Derek Bibler, Christopher Ruppen
  • Strand grab
    Patent number: D889691
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Tom Parker
  • Work platform
    Patent number: D895844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Thomas Parker
  • Work platform
    Patent number: D895845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Thomas Parker