Patents Assigned to Werner Co.
  • Ladder, Foot and Method
    Publication number: 20190226279
    Abstract: A ladder having a foot having a plastic body with a recess which receives the end of a first rail and is positioned about and conforms to the web and the first and second flanges of the first rail. The foot has a plastic base having a top side from which the body extends. The base has a front edge. The foot has a metal rail fastener which extends through the body and the rail to attach the body and the rail together. The foot has a pad having a rigid plate with a rubber outer layer surrounding the rigid plate and a pad fastener hole that extends entirely through the rigid plate and rubber outer layer, the outer layer of the pad having a bottom with treads. The foot has a metal pad fastener that extends entirely through the pad and entirely through the base to attach the pad to the base so the rigid plate is between the treads and the base of the shell. A ladder foot. A method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Robert D. Beggs, Thomas W. Parker, Steven R. Dings, Joseph C. Dangrow
  • STRAND GRAB AND LADDER INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190195018
    Abstract: A strand grab includes a frame including a mounting portion and a hook portion having a first end attached to the mounting portion and extending in an arc shape to a second end, a gate member rotatably attached to the mounting portion, a jaw member rotatably attached to the mounting portion, and a connector member coupled between the gate member and the jaw member. The gate member, the jaw member, and the connector member are operatively coupled such that when the gate member rotates toward the first end of the hook portion, the connector member causes the jaw member to rotate toward the first end of the hook portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: TOM PARKER
  • Strand grab and ladder including the same
    Patent number: 10316585
    Abstract: A strand grab includes a frame including a mounting portion and a hook portion having a first end attached to the mounting portion and extending in an arc shape to a second end, a gate member rotatably attached to the mounting portion, a jaw member rotatably attached to the mounting portion, and a connector member coupled between the gate member and the jaw member. The gate member, the jaw member, and the connector member are operatively coupled such that when the gate member rotates toward the first end of the hook portion, the connector member causes the jaw member to rotate toward the first end of the hook portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Tom Parker
  • Pipe Tradesman's Ladder and Method
    Publication number: 20190169933
    Abstract: A stepladder includes a pipe/tube holder attached to the rear side for holding pipe and/or a strap bender attached to a rail or a rear rung through which a strap is inserted to be bent, and/or a utility hook attached to the rear side. A method for cutting a pipe. A method for using a tool. A method for bending a strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
  • POLE GRAB AND LADDER INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190145172
    Abstract: A pole grab for use with a ladder, the pole grab including a base unit structured to attach between rails of the ladder such that the base unit can rotate between a stowed position and a deployed position, the base unit including at least one retractable latch mechanisms structured to extend and engage with at least one corresponding receiving point on at least one of the rails of the ladder to prevent rotation of the base unit and to retract and disengage with the at least one corresponding receiving point on the at least one of the rails of the ladder to allow rotation of the base unit, and an arm assembly attached to the base unit and including a pair of arms pivotally attached to corresponding pivot points spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other on the base unit, the pair of arms being structured to pivot between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: TOM PARKER
  • LOAD INDICATOR AND HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190118011
    Abstract: A load indicator includes a first connector, a second connector arranged such that pulling the first connector and the second connector in opposite directions applies tension across the load indicator, a fastener structured to attach the first connector to the second connector, a first spring structured to apply bias to the fastener to pull the first and second connectors together, and a moveable member disposed between the first and second connectors and around the fastener. When the tension across the load indicator is at or above a predetermined tension level, the first spring compresses allowing the moveable member to spin freely about the fastener. When the tension across the load indicator is below the predetermined tension level, the first spring pulls the first and second connectors together such that the moveable member cannot spin freely about the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: WERNER CO.
    Inventors: JUSTIN S. PATTON, TRACEE LEONARDSON, CODY RAPPOPORT
  • ENERGY ABSORBER COVER AND HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190118010
    Abstract: A cover for an energy absorber for use in a horizontal lifeline system includes four cover pieces structured to interlock together to form the cover. Each cover piece includes an interlocking section structured to slide into the interlocking section of another one of the cover pieces, a number of tabs, and a number of tab receivers. The number of tabs are structured to snap together with the tab receivers of another one of the cover pieces and the number of tab receivers are structured to snap together with the tabs of another one of the cover pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: WERNER CO.
    Inventors: JUSTIN S. PATTON, TRACEE LEONARDSON, CODY RAPPOPORT
  • Interlocking Work Platform System and Method
    Publication number: 20190119932
    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: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joseph C. Dangrow, Michael A. Somerfield
  • Ladder, Wide Rung and Method
    Publication number: 20190100963
    Abstract: A ladder having a first rail and a second rail. The ladder having a standard rung having a width permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a first wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a second wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The first wide rung, and the second wide rung are disposed in a work zone of the ladder. The work zone of the ladder is where a user typically stands on the ladder while performing tasks. The standard rung is disposed outside the work zone. A wide rung. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Mora, Robert D. Beggs
  • HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING A HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190076681
    Abstract: A horizontal lifeline system includes a first termination arrangement structured to attach to a first anchor point, a second termination arrangement structured to attach to a second anchor point, a horizontal lifeline cable coupled to the first termination arrangement, a rope length adjuster attached to the horizontal lifeline cable and having a housing through which the horizontal lifeline cable can be pulled to adjust the length of the horizontal lifeline system and apply tension to the horizontal lifeline cable, and a tension limiting ratchet coupled between the second termination arrangement and the rope length adjuster and being structured to be ratcheted to increase tension applied to the horizontal lifeline cable and to provide an indication and deter further ratcheting when the tension applied to the horizontal lifeline cable reaches a predetermined tension limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: JUSTIN S. PATTON
  • Tri-Foot, Ladder and Method
    Publication number: 20190078386
    Abstract: A ladder having a first rail having a bottom. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user climbs the ladder. The ladder comprises a ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to the bottom of'the first rail. The ladder foot having three distinct and different surfaces, with the first rail resting on one of the three surfaces at any one time the first rail is up right. The first rail changing to any of the three surfaces for the first rail to be upright upon by rotating the ladder foot. A method for placing a ladder. A ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to a bottom of a first rail of a ladder. A method for making a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Mora, Robert D. Beggs
  • Ceiling Ladder, Deep Step and Method
    Publication number: 20190063073
    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: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
  • Pipe tradesman's ladder and method
    Patent number: 10208538
    Abstract: A stepladder includes a pipe/tube holder attached to the rear side for holding pipe and/or a strap bender attached to a rail or a rear rung through which a strap is inserted to be bent, and/or a utility hook attached to the rear side. A method for cutting a pipe. A method for using a tool. A method for bending a strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
  • Stepladder, system and method
    Patent number: 10184292
    Abstract: A stepladder system having an object having a lug slot. The system has a stepladder. The stepladder has a ladder top having a plane having a periphery and a lug extending from the periphery which engages with the lug slot in an object so the object is held securely to the ladder top. A method of holding securely an object to a stepladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Brett A. Latimer, Tracee Leonardson
  • Leg strap assembly and safety harness including the same
    Patent number: 10159858
    Abstract: A leg pad assembly for a safety harness, the leg pad assembly including a pair of leg pad portions structured to receive leg straps of the safety harness, a central pad portion connecting the pair of leg pad portions and structured to receive a seat strap of the safety harness, a pair of handles, wherein each handle is attached to one of the pair of leg pad portions, and elastic cording attached to each of the pair of handles and being structured to bias the pair of handles toward each other and against the pair of leg pad portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventors: Ivan D. Lopez, Eric Miller
  • Step Stool with Rib, and Method
    Publication number: 20180363374
    Abstract: A step stool having a platform having a length at least 1.5 times a length of a first step. The platform rotatably attached to a first front leg and a second front leg above the first step. The first step having a perimeter having a first side which extends down from a top of the first step. The first step having a first boss that extends outward from the first side through which a first fastener extends to attach the first front leg to the first step. The first step having a rib which extends outwards from the first side adjacent the first boss and in alignment with the first front leg when the first and second front legs and first and second rear legs are in an open position where they form a generally upside down V shape. The rib providing support to the first front leg when a cantilever type force is applied to the stepladder. A method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventor: Stephen Woodward
  • Step stool
    Patent number: D838386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventor: Stephen Woodward
  • Pole grab
    Patent number: D838388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Tom Parker
  • Load indicator
    Patent number: D848884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventors: Justin S. Patton, Tracee Leonardson, Cody Rappoport
  • Leg straps for safety harness
    Patent number: D849327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Ivan D. Lopez