Patents by Inventor Evan A. Brown

Evan A. Brown has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • LADDER SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE TRAY
    Publication number: 20250172041
    Abstract: A ladder system includes a ladder, a tray, and a mode-independent attachment unit. The ladder is changeable between a step-ladder mode and a straight-ladder mode. The tray is configured to be attached to any step included in the ladder. The mode-independent attachment unit detachably couples the tray to any step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Kyle J. Lawrence, Eric W. Kruse, Evan A. Brown, Troy L. Franks
  • Expandable work tray for a step stool or ladder
    Patent number: 12188299
    Abstract: A step stool includes an expandable tray assembly. The expandable tray assembly has a fixed tray panel and a movable tray panel coupled to the fixed tray unit for movement relative to the fixed tray unit. The movable tray panel is illustratively movable between a collapsed position, arranged above the fixed tray panel, and an expanded position, arranged adjacent to the fixed tray panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan A. Brown, Kyle J. Lawrence
  • LADDER SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE TRAY
    Publication number: 20240110443
    Abstract: A ladder system includes a ladder, a tray, and a mode-independent attachment unit. The ladder is changeable between a step-ladder mode and a straight-ladder mode. The tray is configured to be attached to any step included in the ladder. The mode-independent attachment unit detachably couples the tray to any step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle J. Lawrence, Eric W. Kruse, Evan A. Brown, Troy L. Franks
  • Expandable work tray for a step stool or ladder
    Patent number: 11299934
    Abstract: A step stool includes an expandable tray assembly. The expandable tray assembly has a fixed tray panel and a movable tray panel coupled to the fixed tray unit for movement relative to the fixed tray unit. The movable tray panel is illustratively movable between a collapsed position, arranged above the fixed tray panel, and an expanded position, arranged adjacent to the fixed tray panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan A. Brown, Kyle J. Lawrence
  • EXTENSIBLE LADDER
    Publication number: 20210332643
    Abstract: An adjustable-height ladder includes left and right legs and a series of horizontal steps coupled to the left and right legs. The ladder also includes a utility tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Evan A. Brown, Kyle J. Lawrence, Jason A. Boyer
  • EXPANDABLE WORK TRAY FOR A STEP STOOL OR LADDER
    Publication number: 20210254406
    Abstract: A step stool includes an expandable tray assembly. The expandable tray assembly has a fixed tray panel and a movable tray panel coupled to the fixed tray unit for movement relative to the fixed tray unit. The movable tray panel is illustratively movable between a collapsed position, arranged above the fixed tray panel, and an expanded position, arranged adjacent to the fixed tray panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Evan A. Brown, Kyle J. Lawrence
  • EXPANDABLE WORK TRAY FOR A STEP STOOL OR LADDER
    Publication number: 20200165869
    Abstract: A step stool includes an expandable tray assembly. The expandable tray assembly has a fixed tray panel and a movable tray panel coupled to the fixed tray unit for movement relative to the fixed tray unit. The movable tray panel is illustratively movable between a collapsed position, arranged above the fixed tray panel, and an expanded position, arranged adjacent to the fixed tray panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Evan A. Brown, Kyle J. Lawrence