Patents Examined by Chin-Shuei Alvin C.
  • Patent number: 5343980
    Abstract: A ladder which makes it possible for one person to climb onto another, particularly, a ladder which can be worn by an adult for the purpose of enabling a child to climb up the ladder and onto the adult. The top portion of the ladder is attached to a harness facilitates the wearing of the ladder by an adult. The bottom portion of the ladder is attached to a trap which can be stepped on by the adult to stabilize the ladder and prevent it from swinging. In an alternative embodiment the device is in the form of an overcoat featuring a series of holes into which the child can place his feet to facilitate his climbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Shlomo Elfanbaum