Patents by Inventor Sean R. Peterson
Sean R. Peterson 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: 20230374858Abstract: Ladders, ladder components, adjustment mechanisms and related methods are provided herein. In one embodiment, a ladder may include an adjustment mechanism for adjusting, for example, a leveler, a stabilizer, or any two relatively displaceable components of the ladder. The adjustment mechanism may include an actuating mechanism having a first structure and a second structure slidably disposed adjacent the first structure, the second structure having a plurality of engagement surfaces. A body is coupled with the first structure. At least two engagement pins are slidably displaceable relative to the body, wherein the plurality of engagement surfaces and the at least two engagement pins are arranged such that only a single engagement pin of the at least two engagement pins is in abutting engagement with an engagement surface of the plurality of engagement surfaces at one time. At least one biasing member is configured to bias the at least two engagement pins towards engagement with the engagement surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary Jonas, Brian Russell, Sean R. Peterson
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Patent number: 11746596Abstract: Ladders, ladder components, adjustment mechanisms and related methods are provided herein. In one embodiment, a ladder may include an adjustment mechanism for adjusting, for example, a leveler, a stabilizer, or any two relatively displaceable components of the ladder. The adjustment mechanism may include an actuating mechanism having a first structure and a second structure slidably disposed adjacent the first structure, the second structure having a plurality of engagement surfaces. A body is coupled with the first structure. At least two engagement pins are slidably displaceable relative to the body, wherein the plurality of engagement surfaces and the at least two engagement pins are arranged such that only a single engagement pin of the at least two engagement pins is in abutting engagement with an engagement surface of the plurality of engagement surfaces at one time. At least one biasing member is configured to bias the at least two engagement pins towards engagement with the engagement surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Little Giant Ladder Systems, LLCInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary Jonas, Brian Russell, Sean R. Peterson
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Patent number: 11421475Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. The locking mechanism may include a base or bracket, a handle or lever pivotally coupled with the bracket, an engagement pin coupled with the lever, a biasing member to bias the handle towards a first position relative to the bracket, and a detent mechanism for retaining the lever in at least a second position relative to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: LITTLE GIANT LADDER SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Jay Ballard, Benjamin L. Cook, N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson
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Publication number: 20210025230Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided including embodiments of a hinge that may be used in a combination ladder. In one embodiment, a hinge mechanism includes a first hinge assembly and a second hinge assembly. The first and second hinge assemblies are coupled together for relative rotation about a defined axis. An adjustment mechanism enables the two hinge assemblies to be selectively locked or unlocked to prohibit or permit relative rotation, respectively. In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism includes a lock plate displaceable along a first axis and a retainer displaceable along a second axis. The retainer is configured to hold the lock plate in a disengaged state until a release structure displaces the retainer away from the lock plate. The release structure may be configured to be actuated and displace the retainer upon relative rotation of the hinge assemblies to (or through) a predetermined angular configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Sean R. Peterson, Benjamin L. Cook, Gary M. Jonas
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Patent number: 10801261Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided including embodiments of a hinge that may be used in a combination ladder. In one embodiment, a hinge mechanism includes a first hinge assembly and a second hinge assembly. The first and second hinge assemblies are coupled together for relative rotation about a defined axis. An adjustment mechanism enables the two hinge assemblies to be selectively locked or unlocked to prohibit or permit relative rotation, respectively. In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism includes a lock plate displaceable along a first axis and a retainer displaceable along a second axis. The retainer is configured to hold the lock plate in a disengaged state until a release structure displaces the retainer away from the lock plate. The release structure may be configured to be actuated and displace the retainer upon relative rotation of the hinge assemblies to (or through) a predetermined angular configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Sean R. Peterson, Benjamin L. Cook, Gary M. Jonas
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Patent number: 10760338Abstract: A ladder is provided comprising a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. A pair of hooks are located such that each hook is positioned adjacent and upper end of an associated rail. A securing apparatus is coupled adjacent the upper end of the first pair of spaced apart rails. The securing apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart engaging members and may include a cross-member coupled therebetween. Each of the engagement members is pivotal with respect to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails. In one embodiment, the securing apparatus lacks any biasing members (e.g., springs or actuators) or locking members. The engagement members and hooks cooperatively encircle and overhead, generally horizontal support member to support and secure the ladder in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Brian B. Russell, N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson, Darius S. Penrod, Ryan Crawford, Gary Jonas
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Publication number: 20200232277Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. The locking mechanism may include a base or bracket, a handle or lever pivotally coupled with the bracket, an engagement pin coupled with the lever, a biasing member to bias the handle towards a first position relative to the bracket, and a detent mechanism for retaining the lever in at least a second position relative to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Jay Ballard, Benjamin L. Cook, N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson
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Patent number: 10648233Abstract: The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary M. Jonas, Chad Grotegut, Sean R. Peterson, Brian B. Russell, Stephen E. Boynton, Ryan Crawford, Darius S. Penrod
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Patent number: 10597941Abstract: A step ladder includes a first assembly having a first pair of spaced apart rails, a second assembly having at least one rail, and a top cap coupled with the first assembly and the second assembly. At least one of the first and second assemblies may be pivotally coupled with the top cap. The first assembly includes a plurality of rungs coupled with the rails and may exhibit a vertical spacing of a first distance between adjacent rungs, a vertical spacing equal to the first distance between the lowermost rung and a supporting surface (e.g., the ground), and a vertical spacing between the uppermost rung and the top cap that is greater than the first distance. In one particular embodiment, the vertical spacing between the uppermost rung and the top cap is twice the distance of the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Benjamin L. Cook, Sean R. Peterson
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Patent number: 10584532Abstract: A ladder is provided having a first assembly and a second assembly slidably coupled with the first assembly. The first assembly includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a first plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. the second assembly includes a second pair of spaced apart rails and a second plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the second pair of spaced apart rails. A support apparatus is coupled with the first assembly and includes one or more arms that are pivotally displaced from a refracted position to a deployed position responsive to displacement of the first assembly a specified distance relative to the second assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson, Brian B. Russell, Gary M. Jonas
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Patent number: 10487576Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. The locking mechanism may include a base or bracket, a handle or lever pivotally coupled with the bracket, an engagement pin coupled with the lever, a biasing member to bias the handle towards a first position relative to the bracket, and a detent mechanism for retaining the lever in at least a second position relative to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Jay Ballard, Benjamin L. Cook, N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson
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Publication number: 20190211626Abstract: Ladders, ladder components, adjustment mechanisms and related methods are provided herein. In one embodiment, a ladder may include an adjustment mechanism for adjusting, for example, a leveler, a stabilizer, or any two relatively displaceable components of the ladder. The adjustment mechanism may include an actuating mechanism having a first structure and a second structure slidably disposed adjacent the first structure, the second structure having a plurality of engagement surfaces. A body is coupled with the first structure. At least two engagement pins are slidably displaceable relative to the body, wherein the plurality of engagement surfaces and the at least two engagement pins are arranged such that only a single engagement pin of the at least two engagement pins is in abutting engagement with an engagement surface of the plurality of engagement surfaces at one time. At least one biasing member is configured to bias the at least two engagement pins towards engagement with the engagement surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary Jonas, Brian Russell, Sean R. Peterson
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Publication number: 20190186200Abstract: The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary M. Jonas, Chad Grotegut, Sean R. Peterson, Brian B. Russell, Stephen E. Boynton, Ryan Crawford, Darius S. Penrod
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Patent number: 10233693Abstract: Ladders, ladder components, adjustment mechanisms and related methods are provided herein. In one embodiment, a ladder may include an adjustment mechanism for adjusting, for example, a leveler, a stabilizer, or any two relatively displaceable components of the ladder. The adjustment mechanism may include an actuating mechanism having a first structure and a second structure slidably disposed adjacent the first structure, the second structure having a plurality of engagement surfaces. A body is coupled with the first structure. At least two engagement pins are slidably displaceable relative to the body, wherein the plurality of engagement surfaces and the at least two engagement pins are arranged such that only a single engagement pin of the at least two engagement pins is in abutting engagement with an engagement surface of the plurality of engagement surfaces at one time. At least one biasing member is configured to bias the at least two engagement pins towards engagement with the engagement surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Wing Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary Jonas, Brian Russell, Sean R. Peterson
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Patent number: 10214961Abstract: The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Gary M. Jonas, Chad Grotegut, Sean R. Peterson, Brian B. Russell, Stephen E. Boynton, Ryan Crawford, Darius S. Penrod
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Patent number: 9988842Abstract: A ladder is provided which may include a positioning system, a fall arrest system, or both. In one embodiment, a rope and pulley system is provided wherein a first end of the rope is coupled to a base section of the ladder, a second end of the rope is coupled with a fly section of the ladder, and the rope extends between a plurality of pulleys. In one particular embodiment, the rope extends between five different pulleys, two being coupled with the fly section and three being coupled with the base section. At least one portion of the rope may extend along the side of the ladder (e.g., along the side of a rail of the fly section) while another section may extend up the front of the ladder between the rails and in front of the rungs. A fall arrest mechanism, or an ascender device, may be coupled with the section of rope extending up the ladder between the rails and in front of the rungs.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Sean R. Peterson, Brian B. Russell, Gary M. Jonas, Darius S. Penrod, Bryan Wright
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Patent number: D813416Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Wing Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Benjamin L. Cook, Sean R. Peterson
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Patent number: D829346Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Wing Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: N. Ryan Moss, Benjamin L. Cook, Sean R. Peterson
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Patent number: D838385Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Benjamin L. Cook, Sean R. Peterson
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Patent number: D895152Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: N. Ryan Moss, Benjamin L. Cook, Sean R. Peterson