Abstract: A ladder stabilizer comprises a central section and two side sections extending in substantially the direction from opposed ends of the central section. When the stabilizer is placed with the free ends of the side sections in contact with a vertical wall of a building and the side sections and the central section lying substantially in a horizontal plane, the central section provides a substantially planar surface facing away from the vertical wall and lying at an angle of from about 12 to about 23 degrees, and desirably about 17.5 degrees, to the vertical. This enables the side sections to extend horizontally even when the ladder is used at its normal inclination to the vertical.

Abstract: A ladder securing device for securing an extension ladder to a structure. The device includes: a first U-shaped clamping member; a second U-shaped clamping member slidably coupled to the first clamping member; a first plate member fixedly coupled to the first U-shaped clamping member; a second plate member fixedly coupled to the second U-shaped clamping member; a first gripping portion pivotally coupled to the first clamping member; a second gripping portion having an adjustable screw therein, and pivotally coupled to the second clamping portion; a first flexible securing member and flexible second securing coupled to the first clamping member, wherein each are configured to extend outward from the first clamping member and be wrapped around an extension ladder; a first fastening mechanism coupled to the first flexible securing member; and a second fastening mechanism coupled to the second securing member, and removably coupleable to the first fastening mechanism.

Abstract: A ladder standoff device comprising in combination an elongated member, at least one standoff arm, at least one support arm, a second adjustable elongated member, at least one ladder rail brace, at least one ladder rail fastener, at least one torsion spring, and at least one non-slip pad, said ladder standoff device being useful for supporting a ladder against a flat side wall or against a slanting roof structure.

Abstract: The graduated pole strap apparatus can be wrapped around a pole, tree or the like and secured on each end to the rails of a ladder. Further, it contains markings calibrated in proportion to the length of the ladder to show whether the ladder is secured at a safe inclination. For an extension ladder, the markings are calibrated based on the rung on which the fly-lock mechanism is locked on the face of the ladder of a particular length.

Abstract: A ladder support system that may be mounted on a ladder rung or other securing structures and may further be shaped to provide lateral support to the ladder when a pole or other supporting structure is positioned on the ladder support. The ladder support may also be configured for convenient mounting and removal from the securing structure to which it may be mounted. The ladder support may be resilient and may have a slit along the length of the support to provide releasable mounting on the ladder.

Abstract: A portable stair platform includes a planar member (i.e. a platform) having opposed sides and opposed ends. A first set of legs extends from a first end of the planar member and is movable between a first configuration generally perpendicular to the planar member (use configuration) and a second position generally parallel thereto (collapsed configuration). A second set of legs extends from an opposed end of the planar member. At least one set of legs is height adjustable. A wheel may be coupled to the planar member for easy transport of the device. The planar member includes a peripheral lip for holding items thereon. The stair platform may also include an extensible handle for operating the platform as a hand truck.

Abstract: A ladder attachment including an elongated one piece member preferably molded from an elastomeric material and formed with an arcuate cavity on one side sized to approximately correspond to the outside of a utility pole or tree trunk and having a pair of end parts each formed with a hole sized to receive the upper end of a ladder stile to be mountable crosswise to the upper end of the ladder. A pair of curved slits are formed into the one side of the member each extending around one side of the cavity to form a pair of concentric curved gripper wing portions concentric to the cavity which are drawn together with a strap, which has ends connected together with a cinch to secure the ends together.

Abstract: A ladder anchoring system for ladders with hollow bore ladder rungs, which includes: first and second vertical shafts each having a hollow bore disposed between opposite open ends; first and second elongated ladder securing members dimensioned to respectively slideably fit through the hollow bores of the first and second vertical shafts; and first and second horizontal members. The first and second horizontal members are attached in parallel and between the first and second vertical shafts. At least one of the first and second vertical shafts is detachable from the first and second horizontal members. An attachment means is provided for reversibly securing the first and second horizontal members to at least one of the first and second vertical shafts.

Abstract: Systems for stabilizing ladders are provided. A representative system incorporates a ladder stabilizing assembly that includes a mount, a frame and a spike. The mount is configured to attach to a ladder. The frame extends from the mount and is movable between a stowed position, in which the frame is located adjacent the ladder, and an un-stowed position, in which the frame extends outwardly from the ladder. The spike extends from the frame and is operative to be driven into the ground such that, when the frame is in the un-stowed position and the spike is driven into the ground, the ladder stabilizing assembly provides support to the ladder.

Abstract: A ladder anchor configured for attachment to a side of a ladder includes a frame having at least one bracket, a spike slidably received in the at least one bracket, and a jack arm associated with the frame and configured for engaging the spike.

Abstract: A flat plate grips a roof and has an opening to admit up to a double fly ladder. Opposite the opening, the plate has a plurality of slots in at least two ranks for adjusting the position of the plate relative to a gable. The underside of the plate has a roof engaging surface to reduce slippage of the plate. The plate can be carried in vehicles and readily lifted to the height of a roof. The plate also includes slots extending parallel to the length of the plate, a tread pattern upon the top surface of the plate, sizing to fit within corrugations of metal roofing, and hand holes for transport and emergency grasping.

Abstract: An add-on extension ladder is removably mountable to a portion of a conventional ladder to extend the reach of the conventional ladder without any structural modification to the conventional ladder. The add-on extension has integral elements for engaging rungs on the upper portion of the conventional ladder to easily mount and remove the extension ladder to and from the conventional ladder.

Abstract: An Adjustable Ladder Stabilizer, comprising mainly of a vertical rod, a first slide-able piece, a second slide-able piece, and a spring; wherein the vertical rod can be attached to a ladder, the first slide-able piece, the second slide-able piece, and the spring can be slid on the vertical rod when desired; wherein the second slide-able piece has an upper inclined portion for contacting a portion of a roof, a wall, or other structure against which the ladder is put; wherein the second slide-able piece has a lower inclined portion for being biased by the spring.

Abstract: An elevator device that is installed on one or more ladders to lift loads from the ground to a desired position on a roof. A base securing device can be added to each of the ladders to insure stability. An outrigger mounted on a user's truck can be employed to further stabilize the ladders. The elevator device includes a ladder attachment assembly to affix the device to a ladder or ladders, a lateral travel section, and a roof top mounting device. A ladder stabilization bracket that affixes the ladder to a parapet or balcony can be employed for additional stability of the device. Several winch mechanisms are utilized to position the device and raise loads. The device can be easily adapted for use on flat roofs with a parapet through the addition of a ladder stabilization bracket. The elevator device can also readily be used on flat roofs without parapets, pitched roofs, and even to load trucks.

Abstract: A mid-span fall protection system including a remotely attachable fall protection latching mechanism for attachment to an elevated horizontal strand. The fall protection latching mechanism may be used with an elongated rigid structure for extending between a support surface and the elevated horizontal strand, where the fall protection latching mechanism is attached to an upper end of the elongated rigid structure. The fall protection latching mechanism includes a hook portion for engaging over the elevated horizontal strand to provide a support for the fall protection latching mechanism, and a fall protection line coupling structure attached to the hook portion for providing a direct connection between the hook portion and a fall protection line. A fall protection line is also provided having an upper end attached to and supported by the coupling structure, and includes a lower end located adjacent a lower end of the elongated rigid structure at the support surface.

Abstract: A portable tether anchor/ladder roof anchor assembly for attaching to and securing a ladder to the roof ridge of a building and providing a tether anchor for fall protection. One embodiment consists of an assembly attached to the rungs of a ladder to allow a ladder to be rolled up onto a roof, turned over and secured in position over the roof ridge to be used as a tether anchor and a ladder roof anchor.

Abstract: A ladder stand-off includes an extension beam and first and second stand-off sections slidingly mounted on the extension beam, so as to provide an adjustable span. Each stand-off section includes a support beam and an arm fixedly connected to the first support beam. A contact element is pivotally contacted to the outer end of each arm, allowing the device to be used with flat, curved and corner surfaces. The two arms preferably extend in an outward direction so as to be angularly divergent with respect to each other. The device can also be implemented as a ladder stand-off kit having multiple extension beams of different lengths that can be used interchangeably with the two ladder stand-off sections. In this case, the desired extension beam would be assembled with the first and second stand-off sections to form a ladder stand-off.

Abstract: A ladder stabilization apparatus and system. The apparatus includes a main clamp body, a first slotted arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally connected to the main clamp body, and a second slotted arm having a first end and a second end, the second end of the first slotted arm being connected to the second slotted arm.

Abstract: A protective device releasably mounted to an upper end portion of a ladder for protecting a surface on which the ladder rests includes a flexible body formed of a fabric material and having a bag-like shape with an opening formed therein receiving the upper end of the ladder and an associated ladder cover. An elastic band attached to the body extends at least partially about the opening to reduce a size of said opening and is attached to the body by stitching.

Abstract: A ladder support bracket (11) receives a rung of a ladder intended to be placed against the gutter (19) of a building and thus restraining it, and hence the ladder, from sideways or downwards movement. The bracket includes a first region (12) for affixing to a rigid portion of the building, a second region (13) which spans the gutter, and a third region (14) in the form of a cradle for receiving the rung of the ladder. The ladder support bracket preferably has the first region for fixing the bracket to a rigid portion of the building in the form of a relatively planar sheet like portion which may be attached by suitable fasteners, such as screws (22, 23) or the like, to the rafters (18) or other timber members of the roof support structure of the building, such as battens (21), this portion then being covered by the roofing material, whether tiles or metal roofing.

Abstract: A ladder suspension bracket releasably receives and suspends a portable ladder for use, storage, and transportation if on a vehicle (FIG. 1, FIG. 7) comprising of a receiving bracket (FIG. 4, or FIG. 8) and a lower distance maintenance bracket (FIG. 5, or FIG. 9) optionally pivotable (45, 46) to hold step ladder substantially away from the ascension surface (49) or horizontal (5) as required for the ladder type. Bracket is configured such that ladder can easily be released of suspension mode (FIG. 7, FIG. 2) and used independent of this mounted position (FIG. 3). In addition to the claim of such a bracket a ladder having intentional configuration (2) to provide for suspension is also claimed, as is the combination thereof.

Abstract: A hook attachment for a ladder is provided and includes a pair of curved members, each of the curved members being formed in a tapered shape having a base portion of a first cross-sectional area and a tip portion of a second cross-sectional area smaller than the first cross-sectional area. A cross-sectional area between the base portion and the tip portion decreases in a substantially continuous manner in a direction from the base portion to the tip portion.

Abstract: A bracing device capable of clamping to a rung ladder is disclosed. The bracing device holds the rung ladder in position when hooked over the peak of a pitched roof. At the forward end of the clamping device are wheels which allow the user to wheel the ladder up the pitched roof.

Abstract: A device and method for improving the mobility of a ladder. The device includes slide pads that attach to the bottom ends of a ladder's rails. In this manner, the slide pads are interposed between the bottom of the ladder rails and the ground when the ladder is erected. The bottom surface of the slide pads have a lower coefficient of friction than do the bottom ends of the ladder rails. Accordingly, the presence of the slide pads at the bottom of the ladder rails makes the ladder rails easier to slide over the ground.

Abstract: Ladder attachment apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an attachment apparatus for a ladder includes a main support adapted to be coupled to the ladder approximately parallel to the rungs. The main support includes a first coupling member proximate a first one of the elongated rails of the ladder and a second coupling member proximate another one of the elongated rails. The attachment apparatus further includes first and second support modules removeably coupled to the first and second coupling members, respectively. Each support module includes a support member including a proximal end and a distal end, and a support arm attached to the support member proximate the distal end and projecting outwardly therefrom in a first direction. The support member includes at least one projecting portion that is removeably coupleable to the corresponding one of the first and second coupling members.

Abstract: A ladder support attachment having a support member, a stop member, and a pair of spaced legs therebetween. The legs terminate at one end in hooks or brackets that are placed over the rungs of a ladder. The attachment quickly and easily attaches to a ladder with no tools and spaces and stabilizes the ladder a predetermined distance from a structure.

Abstract: A ladder stand-off includes a beam and two arms fixedly connected to the beam at two spaced apart points between the two ends of the beam. The two arms extend outward from the beam so as to be angularly divergent with respect to each other. A contact element is pivotally connected to a second, outer end of each arm. This arrangement allows the ladder stand-off to be used with flat, curved and corner surfaces. In one embodiment, the ladder stand-off is sized so that the distance between the fixed ends of the arms is less than the width of the ladder, while the distance between the outer ends of the arms is equal to or slightly greater than the width of the ladder. Furthermore, the distance between the outer ends of the arms is less than the length of the beam.

Abstract: A stabilizing ladder system is disclosed that comprises a ladder of scaffold assembly with a pair of rails and a plurality of rungs. The system further includes a ladder leveling assembly comprising a lower extension arm mounted on each of the rails of the ladder assembly, and each lower extension arms is slidably inserted and extendable from the lower end of one of the rails for engaging a ground surface. The system also includes a lower stabilizer assembly for stabilizing a lower portion of the ladder assembly with respect to the ground surface. The lower stabilizer assembly comprises a pair of outboard foot assemblies with a position of each of the outboard foot assemblies being laterally adjustable with respect to the rails of the ladder assembly such that a lateral spacing of the outboard foot assemblies is adjustable.

Abstract: A ground anchor device used for holding a ladder in place on a ground surface and next to a wall of a building. Also, the ground anchor device can be used for holding other objects in place and used as a wench or come-along. The anchor device includes a ground spike assembly adapted for receipt into the top of the ground surface. An upper end of the ground spike assembly is pivotally attached to one end of a spike mounting plate. A ratchet mounting plate is pivotally attached to an opposite end of the spike mounting plate. A ratchet assembly is mounted on an opposite end of the ratchet mounting plate. The ratchet assembly includes a ratchet wheel with ratchet strap wrapped therearound. The ratchet assembly includes a ratchet handle for tightening and loosening said ratchet strap on said ratchet wheel. One end of the ratchet strap is attached to a hook. The hook and ratchet strap are adapted for wrapping around a portion of a ladder and other objects and holding them in place.

Abstract: A sleeve is disclosed for a leg of a ladder. The sleeve includes a length of generally “U”-shaped cross-sectional material, and the sleeve slides over an end of the leg of the ladder. Each rung of the ladder slides along an open portion of the generally “U”-shaped cross-section as the sleeve is slid over and along the leg of the ladder. When the ladder rests against an object, the sleeve can be longitudinally adjusted along the leg to reduce marring the object from contact by the leg of the ladder.

Abstract: The roll-up stabilizer includes an elongated aluminum stabilizer bar that is square in cross-section. The bar is U-shaped and is bent at both ends to form the arms of the “U”. Each arm has a curved portion and a straight portion. An axle for a wheel is welded or otherwise attached to the end of the straight portion of each arm and a wheel is rotatably secured to each axle. A sheet metal trough is affixed to the central part of the middle portion of the bar by welding or other suitable fasteners. The trough is shaped to hook over and center the stabilizer bar upon the top rung of a ladder. Toggle clamps are secured by welding or other suitable fasteners to the stabilizer bar or to tubular sliding members on the stabilizer bar in position to secure the bar to the base of a ladder rail that is I-shaped in cross-section in a position adjacent the top rung of the ladder.

Abstract: An accessory for a ladder includes a set of wheels that can be attached to the feet of the ladder and a gear mechanism that couples those wheels to an operating handle. The operating handle includes a plurality of sections so it can be reached by a user who is supported on top of the ladder. Operation of the handle rotates the wheels to move the ladder while the user remains in place on the ladder.

Abstract: A number of roofing accessories, including a lightweight adjustable ladder and scaffold support are disclosed. The scaffold support includes a pair of rails at the standard spacing of most roof joists. Rods, connected to the rails, support an adjustable platform. An apparatus is also provided for supporting loads of materials or supplies on an inclined roof, using components and parts in common with the scaffold support, or components and parts similar thereto. A tool tray is provided which may be backed with a layer of foam to prevent the tray from slipping off the roof, while allowing the tray to be freely moved along and up and down the roof, as work progresses. In another embodiment of the present invention, a cooling system is provided to spray water on the face and neck area of an individual.

Abstract: An improved ladder-supported scaffolding technique and system using a pair of horizontally spaced vertical ladders for supporting staging planks therebetween and held vertically and rigidly by top brackets parallely in front of, along, and spaced from a building structure, and having adjustable brackets attachable to intermediate ladder rungs with staging plank-supporting legs perpendicularly extending toward or away from the building structure.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizer adapted to attach to an upper end or lower end of an extension ladder includes a mounting plate connecting to a rung of the extension ladder by secure U-bolts, the mounting plate attached to a slide bar mounting bracket having a transverse channel with a tightening screw providing a force within the channel to lock and hold a pair of extendable service arms within the transverse channel to provide additional wide and secure lateral stabilization of the extension ladder either at the top of the extension ladder, where the extension ladder rests against a wall or roof, or at the bottom of the extension ladder where the extension ladder meets the ground.

Abstract: My invention will secure a ladder to a building or roof and will not slide or come loose. Saving Lives.

Abstract: A multipurpose ladder standoff especially useful for house painters and utility field workers including a jaw coupled between first and second rungs of an extension ladder and including first and second rotatable arms extending forwardly from opposing left and right jaw sides to encircle utility poles and trees, or to rest against the exterior walls and/or around the corners of a dwelling—all in a very stable, solid position.

Abstract: Ladder attachment apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an attachment apparatus for a ladder includes a main support adapted to be coupled to the ladder approximately parallel to the rungs. The main support includes a first coupling member proximate a first one of the elongated rails of the ladder and a second coupling member proximate another one of the elongated rails. The attachment apparatus further includes first and second support modules removeably coupled to the first and second coupling members, respectively. Each support module includes a support member including a proximal end and a distal end, and a support arm attached to the support member proximate the distal end and projecting outwardly therefrom in a first direction. The support member includes at least one projecting portion that is removeably coupleable to the corresponding one of the first and second coupling members.

Abstract: A ladder has side rails with rungs and lower eye-bolts extending from the side rails. A bracket is couplable to a building to be painted or maintained with upper eye-bolts. A pair of turnbuckles have central sections, upper end sections and lower end sections. A pair of J-shaped hooks have lower ends. The lower ends are coupled to the upper ends of the turnbuckle. An upper hook-shaped end is removably coupled to an upper eye-bolt. A pair of short chains has upper ends threadedly coupled to the lower end of the turnbuckle. A lower hook-shaped end is removably coupled to a lower eye-bolt.

Abstract: An elevator device that is installed on a standard ladder, or for large lifting capacity installation, two or more ladders. In applications using two or more ladders, a base securing device can be added to each of the ladders to insure stability. The elevator device includes a ladder attachment assembly to affix the device to a ladder or ladders, a lateral travel section, and a roof top mounting device utilizing a T-bar support arm. A ladder stabilization bracket can be employed that affixes the ladder to a parapet or balcony for additional stability of the device. A winch raises the load from the ground, and then moves along the lateral travel section to provide lateral travel for the load on the roof top. Extension elements can be added to the lateral travel section so that the winch extends further onto a roof to reduce transport labor. The device can be easily adapted for use on flat roofs with a parapet through the addition of a ladder stabilization bracket.

Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing a ladder. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a frame releasably attachable to the ladder, and one or more stabilizer arms extending from the frame. The apparatus may include one or more clamps rotatably disposed on the frame for securing the apparatus on the ladder, and the one or more clamps may be disposed in a fixed rotational relationship with the one or more stabilizer arms. The frame may comprise a first and second brace members disposed in mating engagement, and the first and second brace members may be adjustably securable to each other by releasable fasteners.

Abstract: The instant invention is a ladder support attachment having a support member, a stop member, and a pair of spaced legs therebetween. The legs terminate at one end in hooks or brackets that are placed over the rungs of a ladder. The invention quickly and easily attaches to a ladder with no tools and spaces and stabilizes the ladder a predetermined distance from a structure.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an extension ladder safety adapter that is fabricated from a single elongated strap 22 made of a sturdy, malleable material, preferably metal, wherein each distal end of the strap 22 forms a substantially rectangular side rail retention bracket 18 of a size and shape adequate to accommodate the insertion of an industry standard extension ladder side rail 12 therethrough. Separation of the side walls of the retention bracket 18 is prohibited by a fastening element 20 such as a pop rivet that fastens the foot 30 of each bracket 18 to the bearing strap 22. The retention brackets 18 are secured to the side rails 12 either by sheet metal screws that screw directly into the ladder side rails or by other appropriate non-penetrative pressure-securing means that may reduce damage perpetrated upon the ladder.

Abstract: A guard plate and safety anchor for securing a portable ladder and protecting the edge of a roof from mechanical forces generated by the weight of the user and the ladder, including a rigid flat plate sized for installation between a roof and a roof covering and having a mechanism for attaching the plate to the roof and a recess for receiving the ladder.

Abstract: Ladder attachment apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an attachment apparatus for a ladder includes a main support adapted to be coupled to the ladder approximately parallel to the rungs. The main support includes a first coupling member proximate a first one of the elongated rails of the ladder and a second coupling member proximate another one of the elongated rails. The attachment apparatus further includes first and second support modules removeably coupled to the first and second coupling members, respectively. Each support module includes a support member including a proximal end and a distal end, and a support arm attached to the support member proximate the distal end and projecting outwardly therefrom in a first direction. The support member includes at least one projecting portion that is removeably coupleable to the corresponding one of the first and second coupling members.

Abstract: The present invention describes a ladder modification accessory and a ladder that incorporates the principles of the accessory in an integral unit. The present invention is an apparatus that can be manufactured as part of a one-piece ladder or as a retrofit attachment that will selectively interconnect to any commercially available ladder. The ladder modification accessory provides a means for moving the ladder away from the vertical working surface while keeping the ladder stabilized and in the recommended position for maximum safety while in use.

Abstract: A ladder stabilising device (10) comprising first (11) and second clamp (13,52) members joined by connection member (12,51) in the form of a flexible cable or strap (12,51). The first member (11) may be clamped to a building, a post or the like. The connection member (12) is wrapped around a rail (30) or rung (29) of the ladder and the second clamp member (13) is fixed to the building or to the ladder. In a preferred embodiment the second clamp member (52) is adapted to slide along a ladder rail (54) to be releasably locked (58) into a preferred position. The second clamp member (52) may be a slotted sleeve (52) or adapted to slide along a slot and rail arrangement (54). The device may include a tensioning arrangement (61,62) to tension the connection member (51). A method of stabilising a ladder is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stabilizing device for ladders which are positioned in a variety of corners, and which has a pair of arms which can be adjusted to fit different corners and which has an adjustable bar to lock the arms in position.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizer, including: a serrated portion for placement against an object; and the serrated portion being attachable to an upper end of a ladder, with serrations formed on the serrated portion engaging the object.

Abstract: An attachment for a straight ladder that can stabilize the ladder when placed against vertical surfaces that include a flat wall, an inside corner and an outside corner. Adjustments permit use around a window or other such structure within the wall. A tubular framework accepts two support arms. The support arms may be arranged in several different orientations within the framework. Pivotable sleeves attached to the underside of the framework accept the support arms to stabilize the ladder when placed against a tree or column. A tension spring between the sleeves assist the support arms holding the ladder against the tree. A plate affixed to the top of the framework supports a tray with depressions and cutouts so that tools and supplies may be kept close at hand.