Step-stool

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, left perspective view of a step-stool, in an unfolded configuration, according to the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front, left perspective view of FIG. 1, with the top step folded configuration;

FIG. 9 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a front, left perspective view of FIG. 1, with the top and bottom step in a folded configuration;

FIG. 16 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 20 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 21 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 22 is a front, right perspective view of the step-stool, in the first position, in use;

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the step-stool shown in condition of use in the unfolded configuration; and,

FIG. 24 is a front, right perspective view of the step-stool shown in condition of use with the top and bottom step in a folded configuration.

The dash-dash broken lines depict portions of the step-stool that form no part of the claimed design. The dash-dot broken lines in FIGS. 22-24 illustrate environmental structure that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a step-stool, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1132049
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 19, 2025
Date of Patent: Jun 30, 2026
Assignee: AHA! SOLUTIONS, INC. (Mechanicville, NY)
Inventor: Sara Hasan (Mechanicville, NY)
Primary Examiner: Barbara Fox
Assistant Examiner: Michelle Reeves
Application Number: 29/990,123
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D6/350; Ladder (D25/64)