Patents by Inventor Joe Dangrow

Joe Dangrow 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).

  • Patent number: 11808048
    Abstract: A scaffold upon which a person stands includes a platform with a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform. The scaffold includes a latch assembly having a latch pivot axis coupled to the platform. The scaffold includes a stud attached to a first leg of the first leg assembly to which the latch assembly engages when the first leg assembly is moved into the extended position to automatically lock the first leg assembly in the extended position where the latch assembly is in a set position. When the latch assembly is moved out of the set position, the stud on the first leg disengages from the latch assembly and the first leg assembly is able to rotate about the first leg assembly pivot axis to a folded position. A method for using a scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Thomas W. Parker, Michael A. Somerfield
  • Publication number: 20210071433
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Sharon Lessner
  • Patent number: 10815680
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Shannon Lessner
  • Patent number: 10738487
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Sharon Lessner
  • Publication number: 20200032530
    Abstract: A scaffold upon which a person stands includes a platform with a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform. The scaffold includes a latch assembly having a latch pivot axis coupled to the platform. The scaffold includes a stud attached to a first leg of the first leg assembly to which the latch assembly engages when the first leg assembly is moved into the extended position to automatically lock the first leg assembly in the extended position where the latch assembly is in a set position. When the latch assembly is moved out of the set position, the stud on the first leg disengages from the latch assembly and the first leg assembly is able to rotate about the first leg assembly pivot axis to a folded position. A method for using a scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Werner Co.l
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Thomas W. Parker
  • Patent number: 10435894
    Abstract: A scaffold upon which a person stands includes a platform with a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform. The scaffold includes a latch assembly having a latch pivot axis coupled to the platform. The scaffold includes a stud attached to a first leg of the first leg assembly to which the latch assembly engages when the first leg assembly is moved into the extended position to automatically lock the first leg assembly in the extended position where the latch assembly is in a set position. When the latch assembly is moved out of the set position, the stud on the first leg disengages from the latch assembly and the first leg assembly is able to rotate about the first leg assembly pivot axis to a folded position. A method for using a scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Thomas W. Parker, Michael A. Somerfield
  • Publication number: 20170328131
    Abstract: A hybrid stepladder having two platforms upon which a user can stand, and at least one step where a length of each platform is at least double a length of the step. A method for climbing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Thomas W. Parker, Robert D. Beggs, John H. Werner, Micky A. O'Rahilly
  • Publication number: 20170275900
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Sharon Lessner
  • Publication number: 20170275897
    Abstract: A scaffold upon which a person stands includes a platform with a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform. The scaffold includes a latch assembly having a latch pivot axis coupled to the platform. The scaffold includes a stud attached to a first leg of the first leg assembly to which the latch assembly engages when the first leg assembly is moved into the extended position to automatically lock the first leg assembly in the extended position where the latch assembly is in a set position. When the latch assembly is moved out of the set position, the stud on the first leg disengages from the latch assembly and the first leg assembly is able to rotate about the first leg assembly pivot axis to a folded position. A method for using a scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Steve Weadward, Joe Dangrow, Thomas W. Parker, Michael A. Samerfield