Abstract: A collapsible ladder having vertical and horizontal ladder parts has a stepboard detachably mounted on the horizontal ladder part. The stepboard has a width which is less than or equal to the separation between uprights of the horizontal ladder part and retaining members for detachably securing the stepboard to the rungs of the horizontal ladder part.

Abstract: A combination scaffold ladder device having a scaffold portion which is formed by a prop positioned above a pair of ladder side members, and is connected to the sides by connecting means which include a top step and a pair of extensible spreaders. The parallel ladder side members each contain at least one indentation, and are joined together by a plurality of ladder steps with two of the steps being partial in nature. The ladder structure and the prop in the horizontal position is supported by versatile support members that are attached near the top of the versatile support member housings to the parallel ladder side members by a plurality of pivotable joint pins and locked into position by a further plurality of extensible spreaders.

Abstract: A portable work station suitable for use in a vehicle spray paint booth, the station includes a platform member supported on each end by an open frame end support member. The end members pivot about the end of the platform and can be adjusted so as to change the height of the platform above the work surface. A leg of each end support member is wedged between pin, a stop stud fixed to the end of the platform and a locking pin is pivoted into engagement with the leg to prevent walking motion of the work station while in use. The work station can be provided with a railing along the platform edge, a tool hanger, and can be provided with an air supply stanchion to facilitate the spray paint operation.

Abstract: A scaffold, having a main frame including four vertical posts arranged in a rectangular array and connected at the sides of the scaffold by two side trusses that support a scaffold main platform, is further provided with an auxiliary frame that supports a plurality of vertically spaced auxiliary platforms above the main platform and parallel thereto. The auxiliary frame is located at one end of the main frame and has two parallel side members, each side member having a first clamp member formed of angle stock at one end to receive a vertical post and a second clamp member formed of angle stock at the other end to receive a side truss. The vertical post is maintained with the first clamp member by a bent, partially threaded rod that is bolted to the perpendicular webs of the first clamp member and extends about the vertical post.

Abstract: A portable swimming pool ladder 20 is provided which pivots out of reach of children on a tethering strap 32 secured within the pool 10.

Abstract: A basic scaffolding tower assembly for building up, in modular fashion, a multi-level scaffolding system includes a pair of load-bearing tower panels spaced from and parallel to the building facade. The tower panels are joined together by a pair of landing channels extending perpendicularly to the building facade, thereby forming a generally rectangular tower structure. The landing channels support a work deck running parallel to the building facade, and the tower panels are spaced apart sufficiently to provide a drive-through passageway along the work deck wise enough for motorized construction equipment. Extension members carried by the landing channels extend inwardly towards the building facade and support, in cantilever fashon, a four foot or wider work deck immediately adjacent the facade. The tower assembly components are made of aluminum and are sufficiently robust to support twenty or more work levels.

Abstract: A folding scaffold unit having first and second pairs of poles each positioned perpendicular to the floor and parallel with each other, each pair of parallel poles being connected by connecting rods, scaffold boards being fixed to horizontal shafts at one ends thereof, the horizontal shaft being inserted into each pair of parallel poles and parallel with the connecting rods, the other horizontal shafts parallel with the horizontal shafts and rotatably connecting the other ends of the scaffold boards, a driving gear mounted on one of the pair of parallel poles for vertically swingably moving the scaffold boards, and gears fixed to the other horizontal shafts and having tooth flank meshing with each other.

Abstract: An A-frame ladder comprises two side rail assemblies and a platform guard rail assembly each provided in their rail members with elongate oval apertures defining handholds or hand grips. Steps of the side rail assemblies and the platform of the platform guard rail assembly are formed with elongate openings for draining water from the upper surfaces of the steps and the platform and for augmenting the gripping of users' feet by those upper surfaces. The steps are connected to the side rails by snap lock pins and the side rail assemblies are connected to guard rail members of the platform guard rail assembly by twist-ock pins, whereby an outer side rail assembly may be removably disconnected from the platform to prevent access to a swimming pool by youngsters. Brackets are attachable to the guard rail members of the platform guard rail assembly for connecting the platform guard rail assembly to sections of a perimetrally extending fence, whereby the ladder becomes an integral part of the fence.

Abstract: A multiple use bed liner, loading ramps and ladder assembly for use with a pickup truck load carrying body capable of many selective arrangements to provide substantially universal use when associated with a pickup truck body. The assembly includes a rigid bed liner having a peripheral rigid frame supporting a tread plate or decking covering a substantial portion of the bottom of the pickup bed with the liner including rearwardly opening recesses to slidably receive a pair of loading ramps which can be moved from their stored position within the bed liner to an extended position to extend the length of the bed liner and pickup truck body and to an inclined position to serve as loading ramps capable of being used by various types of vehicles and also providing a walkway to facilitate access into the pickup truck body.

Abstract: This scaffolding comprises a base, a pair of spaced posts on said base each formed of modular post sections, releasably secured one on top of the other by fasteners. Each post section is formed of a lattice frame with transversely-extending bars forming anchoring steps, equally spaced along the post. A work platform surrounds the posts and is guided therealong for up-and-down movement. A pair of anchoring hooks are pivoted at theri lower end to the platform and are engageable with the steps of the two posts to suspend the platform. A pair of hydraulic rams are pivoted also to the platform adjacent each post and upwardly-upstanding piston rods are provided with hooks to engage the steps of the post and raise or lower the platform. The hydraulic supply for the rams is mounted on the platform. The hook members are biased towards the posts, so that they automatically engage the steps. A single operator can operate the rams to raise and lower the work platform.

Abstract: Apparatus for ascending scaffolding (10). The apparatus includes a ladder (24) having an inner upright (26) which is pivotally mounted with respect to an upright (20) of an end frame (12) of the scaffolding (10). The ladder (24) is disposed for pivoting between a retracted position, wherein the latter (24) overlies the end frame (12) of the scaffolding (10) to which it is attached, and an extended position, wherein the ladder (24) is pivoted, typically, 180.degree. relative to the retracted position.

Abstract: A safety device from a scaffold latch, providing a movable abutment arm which is supported to have two positions, a first position providing a blocking abutment which blocks latch-releasing withdrawal movement of the latch pin, and a second position in which it permits such latch-release movement of the latch pin, the abutment arm being co-operative with the release lever of the latch assembly to cause its movement to its second position automatically as the latch release lever is being actuated; and a spring automatically holds the safety's abutment arm in its first (pin-blocking) position unless the pin-release lever is being actuated.

Abstract: A collapsible frame of a general ladder shape having elongated side rails connected by transverse support members. The frame defines an inverted U-shaped frame when in its unfolded operative position. A winch and pulleys attached to the frame are used for lifting or lowering a load. One downwardly extending leg of the frame has telescoping legs and wheels to provide for height adjustment and use as a hand truck for transporting a load. The second leg of the frame may be connected to a ladder bracket and ladder for lifting a load to an elevated location.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a multi-purpose aluminum folding ladder having a detachable stand-on board and a pair of supporting handrails mounted thereto when used as a stepladder, and more particular to a foldable ladder which can be converted into ladders of different forms such as, a stepladder, a stretched climbing ladder, and also into work stations, and tables etc., and can further be assembled into a variety of exercising apparatuses with the assistance of a number of accessory parts on which people can do various kinds of exercise such as rowing, weight-pulling, chest-expanding, arm and leg strengthening; and can also be transformed into a chair for relaxation purpose. The multipurpose folding ladder is characterized by its practicality and readiness in use.

Abstract: A collapsible playground device comprises a plurality of ladder sections pivotably mounted to each other at their ends, and attaching members for releasably securing the ladder sections at any desired angular position with respect to each other when in use, and to be folded on top of each other into compact form for storage or handling when not in use. The device further includes a supporting base plate at the free ends of the end ladder sections for supporting the device on a horizontal surface, and a slide section attachable at one end to one of the rungs of one of the ladder sections for supporting the slide section at an incline during use.

Abstract: A collapsible scaffold. A pair of spaced apart vertical ladder configured frames include horizontally extending members upon which may rest a board or other supporting surface. A pair of cross members are pivotally mounted to the upstanding posts of the frames and have their outer distal ends positioned and hingedly secured together. A sleeve rigidly attached to one distal end of the cross member extends around the adjacent distal end of the second cross member. A window in the sleeve forms a stop surface through which a projection on the other distal end extends limiting the amount of relative motion between the cross frames.

Abstract: A novel work-step attachment for an extension ladder is described. The work-step attachment generally comprises a platform which is secured to a ladder segment having two vertical side frames in parallel relationship and at least one horizontal rung extending therebetween. The work-step attachment also comprises a hooking element adapted to engage a rung of an extension ladder, as well as a locking element to lock the platform in a first position in which it is aligned with the rung of the ladder segment and in a second position in which it is substantially aligned in the plane of the parallel side frames of the ladder segment.

Abstract: An exercise walkway has a pair of aligned stairways that are arranged end to end and have a horizontal section therebetween so that a person may walk up one and down the other. Each stairway has a central handrail and the stairs on either side of it are of differing height and length so that a user may select which side he wishes to use of the walkway.

Abstract: An improved scaffold is proposed which can be easily assembled, and folded. It comprises a scaffold plate, a pair of ladders, hook members each secured to the scaffold plate, and holder members each pivotally mounted on the hook members. The hook members are adapted to receive one of the crossbars on the ladder and to support the holder members.

Abstract: A folding ladder comprising two pairs of uprights hinged at their top and a plurality of rungs connected to said uprights, in which each rung is formed from two equal portions hinged together and is connected to the other rungs at said point of mutual hinging by a rod parallel to the uprights. Moreover the rungs are hinged at their ends to said uprights for passing from the working configuration of the ladder in which they are orthogonal to the uprights, to the folded configuration of the ladder in which they are substantially parallel to the uprights.

Abstract: Personnel elevating apparatus comprises a support platform supportable above ground level on leg frames pivoted to the platform. Side guard rails extend upwardly therefrom in an erected position. An end support or hand rail is pivotally connected to each other and to the support platform. The support platform, leg frames, guard rails and support or hand rail are foldable into relatively flat condition. Pivoted to the leg frame at the support or hand rail end of the support platform a link rod is engageable with the other leg frame to serve as a leg strut, or with one of the guard rails to permit collapse or erection of the apparatus.

Abstract: A ladder which can be used as either an extension ladder or step ladder or stool, and which includes a pair of slidingly telescoping, selectively extendable ladder sections. An interconnecting pedestal subassembly is provided and is adapted for detachable engagement with the side rails of the ladder sections. The interconnecting pedestal subassembly can be interchangeably used to form a ground engaging braking skid or a window hook when secured to one or the other of the ladder sections.

Abstract: A dolly is disclosed having a vertically adjustable shelf attachable to independent vertical side rails resting on a surface, the rails constituting legs for the support of the shelf, two of which are wheeled, the shelf having a pair of laterally and oppositely attached wheels which can be lifted with the shelf from the bottom to the top of the legs to render the device stationary and permit a weight to be supported on the shelf. When the shelf is lowered on the rails to its lowermost position, all four wheels contact the surface for movement of the dolly from one location to another. In either mode of use, a weight is supportable on the shelf. In another form of the dolly, a storable handle bar can be attached near the top of the legs to permit use as a hand truck when the device is in the mode of use which allows movement of a supported weight. With the first form, movement along a surface is contemplated, while in the second form, movement up and down stairways is also possible.

Abstract: A stepladder comprises a pair of front legs pivotally attached to a forward platform and a pair of rear legs pivotally attached to a rear platform. The front platform and rear platform are hingedly attached to one another for movement between a coplanar position and a folded position. The front legs are releasably locked in a position perpendicular to the front platform. The rear legs are releasably locked to said rear platform at an angle of about 110.degree.. A support member is pivotally attached to the front legs to extend perpendicularly upwardly from the front platform.

Abstract: A mobile siding scaffold system which comprises a roof vehicle and a scaffold. The roof vehicle is mounted on castors. Attached to the vehicle frame and extending over the front of the frame are two telescoping booms. These booms are provided with cables and suspension beam connection points, and enable the scaffolding to be carried along the sides and around the outside corners of buildings without the need to disassemble the scaffold. Adjustable outriggers are mounted on the frame so as to be able to extend in front of the frame for stability to prevent the weight of the scaffolding from upending the frame. For further stability, telescoping arms provided with counterweights may be mounted on the frame, so as to extend out to the rear of the frame. The scaffold includes the following: A horizontal platform suspension beam, which may be fastened to the cables and fastened to the support beam connection points, has holes aligned with the cables to allow the cable to pass through.

Abstract: A platform attachment is disclosed herein which comprises a pair of posts having cross members connecting therebetween. Extensions are secured to opposite sides of each post at the bottom end of the post to receive therebetween a ladder rung. A pair of arms is connected to each of the posts and the arms are pivotally connected thereto. Each of the pair of arms receives therebetween one of the ladder rails. A platform is mounted upon the pairs of arms and includes members which are received between each of the pairs of arms.

Abstract: A pair of extension ladders are arranged in spaced, paralled vertically upright position. Diagonally extending cross braces extend between and are secured to the ladders to hold the ladders in upright position. A pair of wheels are provided on the bottom of one of the ladders to allow the scaffold to be easily moved by lifting up the other ladder. Hooks are provided on the ladders which fit into eyebolts on a building to hold the scaffold in position next to the building.

Abstract: A freestanding ladder structure has a first base member arranged on one side of an object to be bridged, a second base member arranged on the other side of the object, and a raised platform supported above the object by two ladder members having their lower end portions engaged with the base members. The various parts and components of the ladder structure are hollow or tubular and may be conveniently formed of plastic by a well known blow molding technique. Where necessary, a reinforcing insert is arranged within a component to resist flexure or bending thereof. Some components are provided with hook members engagable with other components to prevent unintended separation of the assembled components.

Abstract: A portable bridge structure includes a pair of releasably connectable stair and platform assemblies which form opposite ends of the bridge structure. Each assembly includes several components which are movable between folded and erected positions. When all the components are in their folded positions, each assembly forms a flat, compact bundle to facilitate transport and storage of the bridge structure. The components of each assembly include pivotally interconnected stair and platform sections and bracing means for retaining the sections in erected positions at selected angles of relative inclination. In preferred practice, each assembly also includes foldable stabilizer and railing structures carried respectively on the stair and platform sections.

Abstract: A safety ladder for an above-the-ground swimming pool, such ladder being dependent from a platform mounted on top of the pool wall. A stationary ladder section is clamped to the platform on the water side of the pool such as to be adjustable in length for reaching the bottom of the pool. A pivotal and removable ladder portion, attached by means of removable pins to an end of the platform, is disposed on the ground side of the pool wall.