Patents by Inventor Jay P. Smith

Jay P. Smith 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 including a caster bracket and method of forming
    Patent number: 5653306
    Abstract: A ladder system comprising a ladder having side rails and a plurality of steps disposed between the side rails. The ladder system also is comprised of at least one corner brace for supporting a bottom step of the ladder. The corner brace is attached to a side rail of the ladder and the bottom step. Additionally, the ladder system is comprised of at least one caster assembly integrally attached to the corner brace for allowing the ladder to roll. Preferably, the caster assembly and corner brace are disposed on the ladder such that a predetermined weight placed on the ladder prevents the ladder from rolling. The corner brace is preferably comprised of a first portion, a second portion connected to the first portion and a third portion connected to the second portion. The first portion is attached to a bottom of the ladder. The second portion is attached to the caster assembly. Additionally, the third portion is attached to a rail of the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Roy B. Bendickson, Jay P. Smith