Abstract: A ladder having a first rail having a bottom and a web, a first flange attached to a first end of the web and a second flange attached to a second end of the web. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user steps to climb the ladder. The ladder having a foot having a plastic body with a recess which receives the end of the first rail and is positioned about and conforms to the web and the first and second flanges of the first rail. The foot has a plastic base having a top side from which the body extends. The base has an edge positioned about the body with perforations, and a rubber tread disposed along a underside of the base and extending through the perforations and along the edge on the top side of the base to form an overmolded portion of the tread that attaches the tread to the base without any mechanical or other types of fasteners.

Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided including various embodiments of a combination ladder. In some embodiments, a platform is provided that is fixedly coupled with a rail assembly of a combination ladder. The platform may pivot between a useable position or state and a stowed or stored position or state. The platform may maintain a position relative to certain rungs of the rail assembly while being displaceable relative to other rungs of the rail assembly. A hand rail may be coupled to the rail assembly and a tray may be coupled with the hand rail. The tray and the platform may be configured to maintain a constant distance between one another while the rail assembly is adjusted for height.

Abstract: A ladder tree stand raising apparatus for raising a ladder tree stand into position adjacent to a tree. The apparatus comprising an elongated member, a first lateral member, and a second lateral member. The elongated member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the elongated member is connectable to the tree. The first lateral member is connected to the second end of the elongated member. The second lateral member is connected to the elongated member and spaced a distance from the first lateral member. The second lateral member has at least one arm having a substantially U-shaped configuration. The at least one arm is engageable with a rung of the ladder tree stand. An open end of the at least one arm extends away from the second lateral member.

Abstract: A stand for an exercise device includes a generally planar body, a first leg extending downwardly from the body, and a second leg extending downwardly from the body. A first extension extends upwardly from the body and a second extension extends upwardly from the body.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Improvements in a dual platform for a composite power pole is disclosed. The platform. The stepup is a two-tiered aerial working platform that be attached to an upright member such as an electrical power pole, it can be mounted at any put the lineman or worker in the best possible working position and allows a lineman to step up or down in a manner that they are accustomed. The dual platform wraps partially around the pole so a worker can safely step around pole without fear of a misstep. The platforms exist at a neutral angle to increase standing comfort. The platforms are nestable whereby platforms can be strapped to opposite sides of pole. This allows a worker to install multiple platforms to make a ladder to climb the pole or to create a platform around the circumference of the pole or a circumferential staircase.

Abstract: A ladder support bracket has a support shoulder for creating a support contact with a complementary backup. The bracket includes at least one jaw for joining the bracket to an upstanding rail of a ladder, the jaw having also a retainer mechanism by means of which the bracket—when being attached to a rail of a ladder—can be brought into a clamping position attaching the bracket unmovably to the rail and a release position holding the bracket in a swivel connection relative to the rail and/or movably along at least a section of such rail.

Abstract: A support that is positioned on either a table or a tripod and holds a cue stick to either train an arm of a billiard player to move in a perfectly straight fashion or to function as a bridge. The support includes a base and a cue stick-moving portion. The base is positioned on either the table or the tripod. The cue stick-moving portion moves relative to the base and holds the cue stick to either train the arm of the billiard player to move in the perfectly straight fashion or to function as the bridge.

Abstract: A multi-purpose exercise device includes a first side assembly having a first side assembly short side with an angled first side assembly front foot, a first side assembly long side with an angled first side assembly back foot, and a first elbow provided between the first side assembly short side and the first side assembly long side. The multi-purpose exercise device further includes a second side assembly located parallel to the first side assembly, the second side assembly having a second side assembly short side with an angled second side assembly front foot, a second side assembly long side with an angled second side assembly back foot, and a second elbow provided between the second side assembly short side and the second side assembly long side. At least one brace is provided for connecting the first side assembly to the second side assembly.

Abstract: A ladder system is disclosed which allows for stabilizing a ladder on multiple surfaces without the need for a second person or a great deal of setup time. The collapsible ladder system includes a larger ladder section and a smaller ladder strut section which are pivotally connected at a point which is at or below the midpoint of the larger ladder section. The larger ladder section and smaller ladder strut section are connected by a rigid adjustable linkage, or spreader, at a point that is below the pivotable connection. The ladder further includes a means for stability on a variety of surfaces. At the ground contact point, the point where the ladder side rail ends and the ground meet, there are adjustable gripping feet, which can be independently or in combination vertically or angularly adjusted for maximum stability.

Abstract: A ladder cover constructed from a thick cloth material, such as cotton, aligned in a generally straight orientation with no bends or turns. The cover is made up of three general regions: a body portion which is large enough to encompass most or all ladder legs; a base section for elastically securing the cover to a ladder leg; and a gripping section generally comprised of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating applied to the capped end of the body portion of the cover. The cover is applied to the ends of a ladder to protect walls and floor surfaces while increasing the grip of the ladder legs against those surfaces. The cover is easily washable, storable, and reusable.

Abstract: A rolling ladder includes opposing side members between which a plurality of treads are disposed at predetermined locations to define a ladder. The ladder further includes a support structure coupled to the ladder and including a front wheel support coupled to a plurality of rolling devices. A leg assembly has a user-adjustable length leg, and is coupled to the support structure. A lock mechanism is responsive to user actuation and is configured to move the rolling devices from a rolling position to a retracted position, wherein the leg of the leg assembly contacts the floor to thereby inhibit movement of the ladder.

Abstract: A shoe bracket assembly for attachment to a bottom of a rail ladder has a channel member and a bracket affixed to a side wall of the channel member. The bracket is positioned between end walls of the channel member. The bracket has a central portion with a first flange and a second flange extending outwardly therefrom so as to be affixed to the side wall of the channel member. The bracket has a third flange and a fourth flange extending outwardly from the central portion so as to be in spaced relationship to side wall of the channel member. The lower end of the rail is received within the space. The third and fourth flanges extend in a plane and parallel relationship to a plane of the first and second flanges. The central portion has a hole formed therethrough in axial alignment with the hole of the channel member.

Abstract: Adjustable ladders may include a pair of side rails having a plurality of rungs extending therebetween, and a pair of adjustable legs associated with the side rails. A pair of swing arms may include a first end pivotally coupled with a side rail, or a bracket associated with the side rail, as well as a second end pivotally coupled with an adjustable leg. The swing arm may be configured as a nonlinear structure. In one embodiment, the swing arm may include a first section that extends from a second section at a defined angle. The first and second sections may exhibit different lengths. Adjustment mechanisms may be pivotally coupled with an upper end of the adjustable legs. In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanisms may be configured such that, when actuated, they may be displaced in one direction while resisting displacement in a second, opposite direction.

Abstract: A secure foot ladder comprising a ladder, where the ladder includes a pair of side rails, a plurality of rungs between the rails, and a pair of feet attached to a bottom of each rail; a plurality of spikes positioned within each foot, where the plurality of spikes extend from a bottom of each foot to engage the ground; and an actuator within the side rails, where the actuator extends and retracts the plurality of spikes. The spikes' length depends on the type of surface upon which the ladder is placed, where a long spike is used on soft surfaces and a short spike or no spikes are used on a hard surface.

Abstract: A climbing apparatus comprises a plurality of steps secured between parallel side walls. Steps ascend from a lower position to a higher position at which they are secured to an end wall. End wall is perpendicular to the side walls and secured to the side walls with corner members. Corner members are at least partially hollow to accommodate vertically reciprocating adjustable handles. Adjustable handles preferably have a curved end to secure to and accommodate the sides of a shopping cart and can be locked at one or more vertical positions. End wall, corner members, side walls, and steps can be separate components fixedly attached with adhesive or fasteners or they can be integral with one another. Steps can include slip-resistant features, one or more non-slip feet can be placed on the underside of the climbing apparatus, and a safety gate can be included as well.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing a ladder including a first stabilizing member having a predetermined fixed first length, a second stabilizing member having a predetermined fixed second length, a support structure for being mounted to the ladder at a predetermined location, the support structure being mounted to an upper portion of the first and the second stabilizing member, respectively, the support structure for holding the upper portion of the first and the second stabilizing member in proximity of a first frame rail and a second frame rail of the ladder, respectively, such that the first and the second stabilizing members are rotatable around a first axis oriented substantially parallel to rungs of the ladder, and a connecting member having a predetermined length removable mounted to the first and second stabilizing member at a predetermined distance to the upper portion of the first and second stabilizing member.

Abstract: A dual-use ladder and bridge modular system preferably includes tubes, gussets, flanges, and/or joints. In a preferred embodiment, the tubes, gussets, flanges, and/or joints are made of carbon fiber. In one embodiment, a removable platform converts the segmented ladder system into a bus assault ladder/platform. Another preferred embodiment includes a bridge conversion kit. Yet another preferred embodiment includes a stretcher cover. When none of the bus assault platform, the bridge conversion kit, or the stretcher cover are needed, the ladder can be used as normal, or stored in a carry bag.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A foldable ladder moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein the ladder can have a two support members, each with an inner surface. Grooves can be disposed in each inner surface. When the foldable ladder is in the folded position, a portion of each groove of one of the support members can be aligned with a portion of at least one of the grooves of the other support member. The ladder can have a rungs secured in the grooves to secure the support members together. Each rung can be pivotable to move the ladder between the folded position and the unfolded position. When the ladder is in the unfolded position, the rungs can extend perpendicular to the support members. When the ladder is in the folded position, each rung can rest within two of the grooves; thereby allowing the support members to engage together.

Abstract: A ladder constructed for reaching an elevated surface or object and having a bow-shaped configuration so that the reach may extend further from the base on which the footing of the ladder rests, the ladder being configured to reach areas such as the roof of a vehicle.

Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided including various embodiments of a combination ladder. In some embodiments, a platform is provided that is fixedly coupled with a rail assembly of a combination ladder. The platform may pivot between a useable position or state and a stowed or stored position or state. The platform may maintain a position relative to certain rungs of the rail assembly while being displaceable relative to other rungs of the rail assembly. A hand rail may be coupled to the rail assembly and a tray may be coupled with the hand rail. The tray and the platform may be configured to maintain a constant distance between one another while the rail assembly is adjusted for height.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizer having a base plate that engages with a lower portion of the ladder and having a tire receiving portion at an end portion of the base plate. The weight of a vehicle tire on the tire receiving portion provides increased stability to the base plate of the ladder stabilizer. The tire receiving portion can be moved to either side of the base plate and can have a base plate-engaging mechanism on its bottom surface to couple with a mating surface of the base plate. The ladder can be retained by a leg retainer, rung retainer, or other retaining member that is coupled to a ladder retainer attachment portion of the base plate. Preferably, the ladder retainer mechanism includes some type of fastener or tensioning mechanism to secure the lower portion of the ladder to the base plate.

Abstract: A ladder attachment configured to attach to a lateral member of the ladder at the upper portion. The ladder attachment has an illuminating portion providing light which can be utilized to identify the location of a ladder in, for example, an emergency situation.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing a ladder is provided by attaching one or more electroadhesive devices to an attachment point on the ladder and contacting the device to a surface such as a wall or the floor. The electrostatic force achieved by applying a voltage difference in the device provides decreased ladder slip angles or increased shear forces required to create ladder slippage thereby improving ladder stability.

Abstract: A portable leveling device capable of supporting any types of ladders, scaffolds, and other objects requiring leveled support regardless of object size when a plurality of the devices is used. The device may be deployed by one hand automatically and instantly quick over a terrain of virtually any profile. The device is capable of projecting an extension ladder position eliminating human error and reducing deployment time when the ladder is actually positioned. The device is capable of indicating deployment faults before use and allows visual inspection of the parts at fault without disassembling. The device is lightweight, can be easily carried with one hand, and stored compactly.

Abstract: An extension ladder (1) comprises a plurality of ladder sections (2), connection kits (3) and transverse step beams (5). Each ladder section is a hollow rail having different caliber, which can be interconnected by telescoping with each other. A snap-fit mechanism is provided between the upper ladder section and the lower ladder section to make them not slip when the extension ladder is extended. The upper end of each ladder section is provided with a connection kit transverse provided. The upper end of the connection kit is provided with a fixed protuberant pin (300), an inside thereof is provided with a locking mechanism (4b). The locking mechanism (4b) is provided with a turning key (440). An outside of the connection kit is covered by the transverse step beam.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a protective cover adapted for covering the end of a ladder leg in order to prevent damage to buildings or other structures when the ladder is in use. In addition, a cover with non-skid properties is disclosed, such that the device can be used to prevent a ladder from slipping against the ground or a structure and causing injury to a user or property.

Abstract: A ladder system is disclosed which allows for stabilizing a ladder, on multiple surfaces, without the need for a second person or a great deal of setup time. The collapsible ladder system includes a larger ladder section and a smaller ladder strut section that is pivotally connected at a point which is at or below the midpoint of the larger ladder section. The larger ladder section and smaller ladder strut section are connected by a rigid adjustable linkage, or spreader, at a point that is below the pivotable connection. The ladder further includes a means for stability on a variety of surfaces. At the ground contacting point, the point where the ladder side rail ends and the ground meet, there are adjustable gripping feet, which can be independently or in combination vertically or angularly adjusted for maximum stability.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A ladder system is disclosed which allows for stabilizing a ladder, on multiple surfaces, without the need for a second person or a great deal of setup time. The collapsible ladder system includes a larger ladder section and a smaller ladder strut section that is pivotally connected at a point which is at or below the midpoint of the larger ladder section. The larger ladder section and smaller ladder strut section are connected by a rigid adjustable linkage, or spreader, at a point that is below the pivotable connection. The ladder further includes a means for stability on a variety of surfaces. At the ground contacting point, the point where the ladder side rail ends and the ground meet, there are adjustable gripping feet, which can be independently or in combination vertically or angularly adjusted for maximum stability.

Abstract: A cover for a ladder top has a top panel, a front side extending downwardly from one side of the top panel and indentation formed therein, and a belt connected to the top panel for maintaining the front side of the top panel in juxtaposition against an extrinsic surface. The indentation has a generally V-shape. A first slot is formed on one side of the indentation and a second slot is formed on the other side of the indentation. The belt extends through both the first and second slots.

Abstract: A dual-use ladder and bridge modular system preferably includes tubes, gussets, flanges, and/or joints. In a preferred embodiment, the tubes, gussets, flanges, and/or joints are made of carbon fiber. A method connects and disconnects modular carbon fiber ladder segments. Another method creates a lightweight carbon-fiber beam with exceptionally high stiffness and strength using a combination of carbon-fiber braid material, uni-directional cloth, and pultruded carbon-fiber strips. A carbon fiber ladder segment and tube connectors are also disclosed.

Abstract: An extension ladder, including multiple ladder sections, each including a pair of pin holes, a pair of columns, and a rung, including a pair of pins, a pair of springs, a gear, a pair of gear racks, and a pair of mounting rings, wherein the columns of adjacent ladder sections are fit with each other, diameters of the columns of the ladder sections increase from the top to the bottom, the pin holes are disposed on the columns, and operate to receive the pins, the pins are coaxial, the gear is disposed on a side wall of the rung and engaged with the gear rack, one end surface of the gear sticks out from the side wall of the rung, a key hole is disposed on the end surface of the gear, the mounting ring operates to fix the pin, and the spring is contacted with the pin.

Abstract: An apparatus for safety during construction of a wood frame building includes a row of hanging supports for a plank walkway with an upper hanger portion extending over a top surface of a wall and a vertical leg attached to the hanger portion and depending therefrom to a horizontal arm extending outwardly from a lower end of the vertical leg to support the planks. A row of perimeter posts stands vertically at an edge of the building for supporting horizontal rails as a perimeter fence. Each post has a horizontal flange spaced from a bottom end projecting outwardly to one side with a first nailing hole for penetration of the nail into a top edge of the perimeter board and a second outer nailing hole and a series of nailing holes in the vertical post below the flange and fastened to the outer surface of the perimeter board.

Abstract: An end cover for a rail of a ladder has a body having a front and a back and a first side and a second side and a top and a bottom, a hole formed in the body adjacent the back and the top, a tread affixed to the front, at least one pocket formed is the bottom of the body for accommodating an end of the rail of the ladder, and a groove formed in the body that extends from the bottom to the top. A central planar portion extends downwardly from the bottom of the body. The tread is formed of an elastomeric material. The tread has gripper sections that extend outwardly from the front of a body.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizing brace is attachable to respective ladder stiles for laterally stabilizing the ladder from tipping. Each stabilizer includes a body channel affixable to one of the ladder stiles. A stabilizer base has a first end pivotally affixed to a bottom end of the body channel such that the stabilizer base pivots between a stowed position in vertical parallel registration with the body channel to a deployed position extending outwardly from said body channel. An adjustable center brace for locking the stabilizer base in its deployed position extends between an upper end of the body channel and a second end of the stabilizer base opposite from the first end.

Abstract: This is a device that will provide additional security for individuals who work on extension ladders. It can be fit to any extension ladder and provide a support mechanism so that, if the ladder were ever to shift backward, it would stop the ladder from shifting, thereby protecting the worker. Because of the telescoping nature of the tube, it provides protection and it may be used in a variety of settings.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool or apparatus relating to the safety of an individual using a ladder. The apparatus is simple in design and use being crafted of a single piece of metal shaped into a three sided open ended box. The middle side being extended into a point to be inserted into the ground. In the preferred form, it is used in a pair or set of two, positioned at the base of a ladder, one at each foot. The apparatus need not be attached to the ladder by any means, merely inserted into the ground surrounding the foot so as to prevent the foot from slipping or “kicking” out and causing the ladder to slip.

Abstract: A ladder safety mat for securing the base of a ladder to a supporting surface including a flexible body having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface providing a frictional resistance to the supporting surface; and two open vertical sockets located on the first surface and spaced apart from each other for accepting in each the lower end of a stile from the ladder, wherein the body and the vertical sockets are one molded piece. In another embodiment, the ladder safety mat includes a retaining ridge extending upward from the top surface of the ladder safety mat for retaining the lower ends of the stiles of the ladder. In yet another embodiment, the ladder safety mat includes recessed sockets for retaining the lower ends of the stiles of the ladder.

Abstract: A foot apparatus for a ladder stand includes an arcuate bar and a pair of connector for securing the foot apparatus to the ladder stand. The connectors are slidable along the arcuate bar to adjust the angle at which the ladder stand extends from the foot apparatus and to accommodate ladders of different widths. Opposite ends of the arcuate bar are beveled to facilitate penetration of the foot apparatus in a support surface. A cross bar is secured to the arcuate bar to provide support to the arcuate bar. A fastening device releasably secures the foot apparatus to the ladder stand.

Abstract: A rolling or skidding platform ladder 1 is provided that has a platform ladder part 3 and an undercarriage part 5. The undercarriage part 5 carries ground engaging parts 21 to enable rolling or skidding of the ladder 1. The platform ladder part 3 has legs 7/9 which are raisable with the platform ladder part 3 to elevate the bottom of the legs 7/9 spaced from the ground when the platform ladder 1 is to be rolled or skidded. The undercarriage part 5 comprises a lever arm 29 that is pivoted thereto in a see-saw manner so as to extend generally parallel with the ground. One end of the lever arm 29 is for co-operating with the ladder part 3 to raise at least two legs of the ladder part 3 relative to the undercarriage part 5 so that the rolling ladder 1 can then be rolled or skidded without the at least two raised legs engaging the ground.

Abstract: A ladder top has a top panel and a front side in which the front side has a generally V-shaped indentation formed therein. The front side extends downwardly from one side of the top panel. The ladder top has a back side extending downwardly from an opposite side of the top panel. The top panel has at least one recessed pan and a plurality of holes formed thereon. The front side has a plurality of ribs extending thereacross in spaced parallel relation.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizer boot for providing stability to a ladder during use upon softer substrate, such as loose soil, sod, sand, or gravel, preventing the sinking of the ladder leg into the ground, causing the ladder to tilt and possibly throwing off the balance of the user, causing injury. Molded of a single element, each stabilizer boot comprises a generally planar base, with a channel for receiving and frictionally holding the bottom end of a rectangular cross-section ladder leg therewithin. Alternatively, the ladder boot may be utilized on smooth surface, wherein an anti-skid texture on the bottom of the base provides friction between the ladder leg and the surface, preventing slippage of the ladder and possible injury.

Abstract: A ladder support device, comprising a base plate having an upper surface and a lower surface; an upstanding walling that extends from the upper surface to define a well for receiving a lower end of a ladder side member; and at least one spike extending from the lower surface of the base plate, wherein the upstanding walling delimits an inner region of the base plate in which at least one aperture is provided, wherein the location of the at least one spike and the location of the at least one aperture are arranged so that two ladder support devices may be fitted together such that the at least one spike of a first ladder support device extends through the at least one aperture of a second ladder support device from the lower surface of the base plate of the second ladder support device, and wherein the at least one spike are surrounded by the walling of the second ladder support device.

Abstract: A reinforcement pad for protecting a liner of a pool from damage caused by a user ascending and descending a pool ladder having two upper ends and two lower ends. The reinforcement pad has a substantially oval pad base and a substantially cylindrical socket extending therefrom. The socket, which has a centrally located bore, is mateable with only one lower ladder end. A user inserts one lower ladder end into the bore of the socket of one reinforcement pad. The user then repeats this step with the other lower ladder end and another reinforcement pad. Next, the user positions the pad base against the pool liner and attaches the upper ladder ends to the pool deck. The pad distributes pressure applied to the ladder over the wider area of the lower surface of the pad base, thereby preventing the liner from becoming damaged.

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: Ladder support apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a support assembly adapted for use with a ladder includes at least one elongated member adapted to extend between first and second legs of the ladder when the ladder is positioned in an operating position. First and second coupling assemblies are coupled to the elongated member at spaced-apart positions on the elongated member. The first and second coupling assemblies are adapted to be clampably coupled to the first and second legs of the ladder, respectively. The support assembly advantageously permits the ladder to be operated over non-uniform surfaces without permanent modification of the ladder.

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: A cover for an end of a ladder rail includes a shell and a tread. The shell comprises at least one material, whereas the tread comprises at least one other material. The shell is sized to engage the ladder rail. The tread is engaged with the shell at least partially by at least one bond, which comprises at least a portion of the shell and at least a portion of the tread.