Patents by Inventor Marlene Hoenemeyer

Marlene Hoenemeyer 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: 6006863
    Abstract: A ladder manufactured with steps that contain a foam rubber cushioning. The hard ladder step is notched out at a one inch depth at the front edge to insert and permanently glue the one and one half inch wide foam rubber cushion, covered in a waterproof fabric, and extending the foam rubber cushion out one half (1/2) inch further than the front edge of the hard step. The cushioned steps are then attached to the ladder frame. The ladder step cushioned with the foam rubber provides a soft edge to lean ones legs against while using the ladder. The foam rubber cushioned step can be built into any style ladder and ladders made of various materials.The use of a ladder manufactured with this cushioned step would help protect him or her from pain or injury caused from leaning their legs against a ladder step made of a hard substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Inventors: Pamela LeGrand, Marlene Hoenemeyer