Abstract: A device for a ladder having two side rails with top and bottom ends and a plurality of rungs extending therebetween includes a standoff structure with a pivot foot. The standoff structure is mounted adjacent the top of the ladder and extends transversely from its side rails. Preferably, the standoff structure includes two arms having cross pieces extending therebeween, braces extending between the side rails and the standoff structure for bracing the standoff structure to the side rails, and a pivot foot secured adjacent distal ends of the standoff structure for engaging a surface and for pivotal motion relative to the arms. Preferably, the pivot foot has a resilient, slip-resistant face for engaging the surface. Thus, the ladder can be leaned against a house or other structure and the pivot foot can engage the house to brace the ladder while the rails of the ladder avoid contact with the house.

Abstract: An apparatus for use against a building, wall or the like structure having an upright surface including a ladder having a pair of parallel side rails with top ends and bottom ends and a plurality of rungs extending therebetween and a stabilizing device secured adjacent the top ends of the rails of the ladder for engaging the upright surface. The stabilizing device has a pivot member pivotally mounted to the rails for pivotal motion relative to the rails and a resilient face for engaging the upright surface and to help resist slipping. The pivot member allows the resilient face to confront the upright surface over a range of angular orientations of the rails relative to the upright surface. Preferably, the resilient face has a non-marring and slip resistant surface for engaging the upright surface.