Patents by Inventor James D. Lietz

James D. Lietz 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).

  • Stabilizer kit for providing reinforcing support to a ladder
    Patent number: 8424642
    Abstract: A stabilizer for use with a ladder including a first elongated portion terminating in a bracket securing to a frame location of the ladder and a second portion telescopically connected to the first portion and terminating in angled foot support. The bracket includes a first component pivotally secured to the first elongated portion and a second inter-engageable component secured to the ladder. The first elongated component exhibits a pair of outer spaced and extending portion between which extends the second portion. A pivotal handle is located at an interface between the first and second elongated portions and exhibits an engaging surface for releasably locking the first and second elongated portions together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: James D. Lietz
  • STABILIZER KIT FOR PROVIDING REINFORCING SUPPORT TO A LADDER
    Publication number: 20110017549
    Abstract: A stabilizer for use with a ladder including a first elongated portion terminating in a bracket securing to a frame location of the ladder and a second portion telescopically connected to the first portion and terminating in angled foot support. The bracket includes a first component pivotally secured to the first elongated portion and a second inter-engageable component secured to the ladder. The first elongated component exhibits a pair of outer spaced and extending portion between which extends the second portion. A pivotal handle is located at an interface between the first and second elongated portions and exhibits an engaging surface for releasably locking the first and second elongated portions together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: James D. Lietz