Patents by Inventor Kyle G. Astor
Kyle G. Astor 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).
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Publication number: 20210002960Abstract: The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini
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Patent number: 10781636Abstract: The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini
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Patent number: 10697239Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Publication number: 20190169933Abstract: A stepladder includes a pipe/tube holder attached to the rear side for holding pipe and/or a strap bender attached to a rail or a rear rung through which a strap is inserted to be bent, and/or a utility hook attached to the rear side. A method for cutting a pipe. A method for using a tool. A method for bending a strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
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Patent number: 10208538Abstract: A stepladder includes a pipe/tube holder attached to the rear side for holding pipe and/or a strap bender attached to a rail or a rear rung through which a strap is inserted to be bent, and/or a utility hook attached to the rear side. A method for cutting a pipe. A method for using a tool. A method for bending a strap.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
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Publication number: 20180023344Abstract: A ladder top for a stepladder includes a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin for holding small parts and having a shape to hold a propane tank adjacent the front of the plane. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole. The plane has a drill holster. The plane has a hammer/pipe wrench hole. The plane has a channel lock slot. The plane has a pipe holder extending along the length of the pipe for holding pipe. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Patent number: 9850706Abstract: A ladder system includes a ladder having a ladder top, the ladder top having at least a first slot. A container having at least a first protrusion that engages with the first slot to hold the container to the top. A method for working from a ladder. The method includes the steps of filling a container with objects and engaging a first protrusion of the container with a first slot of a top of the ladder to hold a container to the top.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Robert J. Glenn, II
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Patent number: 9714541Abstract: A ladder top for a stepladder includes a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin for holding small parts and having a shape to hold a propane tank adjacent the front of the plane. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole. The plane has a drill holster. The plane has a hammer/pipe wrench hole. The plane has a channel lock slot. The plane has a pipe holder extending along the length of the pipe for holding pipe. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Publication number: 20150143642Abstract: An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: WERNER CO.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Brett A. Latimer, Robert D. Beggs
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Publication number: 20150136524Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: 8944213Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: 8944743Abstract: An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Brett A. Latimer, Robert D. Beggs
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Publication number: 20140054112Abstract: A stepladder includes a front section having a right front rail and a left front rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right front rail, and front steps attached to the right and left front rails. The ladder includes a rear section having a right rear rail and a left rear rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right rear rail, and a rear horizontal attached to the right rear rail and the left rear rail. The ladder includes a top to which the front and rear sections are connected. The ladder includes a tray pivotally attached to the right and left rear rails having a closed position essentially in parallel with the right and left rear rails and an opened position essentially in parallel with ground, the tray pivoting up from the closed position to the open position. A method for using a stepladder. The method includes the steps of positioning a front section and a rear section of the stepladder attached to a top of the stepladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: WERNER CO.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Publication number: 20140008499Abstract: A ladder top for a stepladder includes a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin for holding small parts and having a shape to hold a propane tank adjacent the front of the plane. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole. The plane has a drill holster. The plane has a hammer/pipe wrench hole. The plane has a channel lock slot. The plane has a pipe holder extending along the length of the pipe for holding pipe. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: WERNER CO.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Patent number: 8579083Abstract: A stepladder includes a front section having a right front rail and a left front rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right front rail, and front steps attached to the right and left front rails. The ladder includes a rear section having a right rear rail and a left rear rail in parallel and spaced relation with the right rear rail, and a rear horizontal attached to the right rear rail and the left rear rail. The ladder includes a top to which the front and rear sections are connected. The ladder includes a tray pivotally attached to the right and left rear rails having a closed position essentially in parallel with the right and left rear rails and an opened position essentially in parallel with ground, the tray pivoting up from the closed position to the open position. A method for using a stepladder. The method includes the steps of positioning a front section and a rear section of the stepladder attached to a top of the stepladder.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Publication number: 20130248288Abstract: A ladder system includes a ladder having a ladder top, the ladder top having at least a first slot. A container having at least a first protrusion that engages with the first slot to hold the container to the top. A method for working from a ladder. The method includes the steps of filling a container with objects and engaging a first protrusion of the container with a first slot of a top of the ladder to hold a container to the top.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Robert J. Glenn, II
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Publication number: 20130248289Abstract: A brace rail shield combination for a rail of a ladder having at least one rung having a first portion that has a shape that conforms with an interior cross sectional surface of the rail. The brace rail shield combination includes a second portion that extends from the first portion at a first location to the rung to provide structural support to the rung. The second portion having an attachment portion at a second location spaced apart from the first location that is fixed to the rung. The first portion and the second portion being one continuous piece. A method for using an extension ladder, A method for producing a knee brace rail shield combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Werner Co.,Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Patent number: 8528696Abstract: A ladder top for a stepladder includes a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin for holding small parts and having a shape to hold a propane tank adjacent the front of the plane. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole. The plane has a drill holster. The plane has a hammer/pipe wrench hole. The plane has a channel lock slot. The plane has a pipe holder extending along the length of the pipe for holding pipe. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Werner Co.Inventor: Kyle G. Astor
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Publication number: 20130146394Abstract: The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini
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Patent number: 8453796Abstract: A ladder system includes a ladder having a ladder top, the ladder top having at least a first slot. A container having at least a first protrusion that engages with the first slot to hold the container to the top. A method for working from a ladder. The method includes the steps of filling a container with objects and engaging a first protrusion of the container with a first slot of a top of the ladder to hold a container to the top.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, Robert J. Glenn, II