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: A folding ladder with an armrest, has two front legs, two rear legs, two shaft sleeves and at least a footboard, two shaft sleeves are respectively sleeved on the top portion of the two front legs, the top portion of the two rear legs are respectively rotatably pivoted to the two shaft sleeves; further comprising an armrest, the armrest comprises two movable bars and a link bar, two movable bars are respectively connected to the two front legs in stretchable way, the link bar is connected between the two movable bars; the shaft sleeve is disposed with an adjustable switch to control the movable bar to stretch out and draw back. The adjustable switch has a handle, a position pin disposed at one end of the handle and an elastic element disposed at the other end of the handle.

Abstract: 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. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.

Abstract: A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is.

Abstract: A rapid installation and removal ladder slide prevention system is an easily installed and removed ladder slide prevention device that may be installed without the use of hand tools. The system may include an upper and a lower U-shaped bracket for each ladder leg that are slid onto the legs and secured by a bolt through the legs of the U-shaped bracket and are each locked into place with a wing nut. A cylindrical sleeve is attached to the back of each U-shaped bracket. A sharpened leg stake is able to be slid through the two sleeves on the two U-shaped brackets on each ladder leg and each adjusted in length in relation the ladder feet, and locked into place by an R-clip passed through holes in the lower bracket sleeves on each lower U-shaped bracket. The device increases ladder safety for users.

Abstract: A safety device for non-self supporting ladders, straight or extension, which provides the user exact indication when the correct and legal ladder inclination is achieved at set-up and during ladder use allowing safe climbing or descent of the ladder. The device color is a visual safety prompt on the exterior of the ladder and provides supervisory monitoring. Said safety device is automatically self-calibrating and permanently calibrated in the ladder with a revolutionary easy nontechnical insertion into the rung opening located on the side of ladders. The device uses a simple bubble level inside a revolutionary housing whereas when the bubble is inside the lines of the level, the ladder is at a safe inclination and the rungs are level. The safety device does not require specific language knowledge, is independent of ladder length, user characteristics, user training, user knowledge and does not affect whatsoever any other ladder functions.

Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.

Abstract: A method for setting a ladder in place includes the steps of leaning a top edge of the ladder against a work surface and swivel shoes on the bottom end of each leg of the ladder onto ground, positioning the ladder until a bubble of a rung of the ladder indicates a level reading. The method also includes the steps of sliding a rectangular closed box section metal leg having a cap which acts as a stop in an upper housing portion, the upper housing portion has two holes side by side, and a lower housing portion spaced apart from the upper housing portion of a housing of the leg attached to a rail of the ladder and inserting a holder through a hole of the two holes of the upper housing portion and a hole of two rows of holes which are set side by side but offset vertically from each other and extend through the leg.

Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.

Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.

Abstract: Ladder configurations and components are provided including an outer rail assembly which is longitudinally adjustable relative to an inner rail assembly. The outer rail assembly may include a pair of spaced apart outer rails each fixedly coupled to an associated sleeve or sliding mechanism. Each sleeve is in turn slidably coupled to an inner rail of the inner rail assembly. The outer rails may be positioned and oriented at an acute angle relative to the inner rails so as to provide an increased base distance between the two outer rails. Support structures are also disclosed which are coupled at multiple locations along a rail member and at least one location of a rung. Additionally, ladder hinges are disclosed including hinge components configured to effectively transmit loads from associated rails. In one embodiment the hinge may include a pinch prevention mechanism.

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 portable barge access ladder has a pair of coaming frame members positioned outside of a barge coaming with a plurality of safety treads there-between forming a coaming ladder portion. The ladder includes transverse frame members extending across the barge coaming with a decking tread member there-between forming a walkway for the operator to easily traverse the coaming. Angled hold frame members extend into the barge hold with conventional safety treads there-between at least partially forming a hold access ladder portion. The ladder includes adjustable legs slidably received in the hold frame members with one or more auxiliary treads attachable to the legs forming optional additional treads for the ladder as the legs are extended. The removable auxiliary treads will be used where the legs are extended beyond standard tread spacing. A combing securing mechanism is provided to prevent ladder lateral slippage during use.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizing system and standoff device comprising a base having a leg receiving portion typically a straight member. The base also includes a U-shaped member. The leg receiving member has removed ends that may telescopically receive a number of different shaped removable legs. The removable legs are in various configurations for use with walls of various configurations. The U-shaped member will attach by clamps to the ladder and the leg receiving member of the base, with the legs thereon, will rest against the wall, when the system is in use.

Abstract: A stepladder includes a first ladder having a first side rail and a second side rail and step members disposed there between. A second ladder includes a third side rail and a fourth side rail and step members disposed there between. Such ladders are pivotally connected for positioning between an open position and a closed position. A platform is at least one of pivotally attached to an upper end of at least one of such first side rail, such second side rail, such third side rail, and such fourth side rail, and permanently attached to an upper end of at least one of such first side rail, such second side rail, such third side rail, and such fourth side rail, and a combination thereof. A telescoping portion is disposed on each bottom end of such side rails, for selectively extending and retracting the length of each side rail.

Abstract: A ladder leveling system for efficiently leveling a ladder positioned upon uneven terrain. The ladder leveling system generally includes an extension member including a channel and at least one slot. At least one bracket is positioned adjacent the extension member, wherein the channel extends between the bracket and the extension member and wherein the bracket includes an aperture. At least one attachment member extends through the aperture and the slot, wherein the attachment member is selectively secured within the slot and wherein the attachment member secures the bracket to the extension member.

Abstract: Stabilization devices for use with folding and/or extension ladders and methods of stabilizing ladders are disclosed herein. A stabilization device of one embodiment includes an upper shaft for operative coupling to a ladder's upper end. An outer leg has a lower end and an upper end with an aperture for receiving the shaft. An inner leg is configured for telescoping extension relative to the outer leg, and means are included for maintaining the inner leg at various positions. A foot is at the inner leg's lower end. A lower bracket selectively attaches to a ladder leg. A lower coupler selectively attaches to the outer leg. A lower strut has a first end attachable to the lower bracket and a second end attachable to the lower coupler to operatively couple the outer leg to the ladder leg and maintain a distance between the outer leg and the ladder leg.

Abstract: Independently adjustable ladder extensions for use with folding, step, or extension ladders includes at least one pair of adjustable support legs slidably disposed within the channels of the side rails and having apertures that align with through holes on the side rails so that the support legs can be slidably adjusted within the channels and then locked in the desired position for stabilizing and leveling the ladder on an uneven surface. Locking pins insert into the through holes of the side rails and through the apertures of the support legs for locking the support legs in the position, and the locking pins include a flap member for holding the locking pins in position.

Abstract: An adjustable ladder stabilizer assembly composed of sturdy, lightweight components that can be temporarily or permanently affixed to the side rails of a ladder and adjusted to a variety of positions to provide lateral support. This stabilizer assembly can also be folded up and easily secured in a storage position to fit within the profile of a ladder when not in use.

Abstract: Independently adjustable ladder extensions for use with folding, step, or extension ladders includes at least one pair of ladder extensions with each ladder extension including an adjustable leg disposed within and encompassed by the lower end of the ladder side rail and having apertures that align with through holes of the side rail so that the leg can be slidably adjusted within the side rail and then locked in the desired position for stabilizing and leveling the ladder on an uneven surface. A locking pin inserts into the through holes of the side rail and through the apertures of the leg for locking the adjustable leg in the desired position, and the locking pin includes a flap member for holding the locking pin on the side rail. A traction foot is pivotally mounted to the bottom of each adjustable leg to facilitate the stabilization of the ladder on the uneven surface.

Abstract: A ladder safety support for use with an existing ladder is disclosed. The support includes an attachment assembly for removable connection to the lower end of the ladder and one of two interchangeable foot assemblies for supporting the ladder on a surface. The first foot assembly provides a surface-penetrating stake having a lower tapered section and presenting a pointed tip and a threaded portion for removably attaching the stake to the assembly. The second foot assembly is similarly removable and provides a surface-engaging pad.

Abstract: A ladder assembly includes two symmetric support stands pivotally connected with each other. Each of the two support stands includes a main frame, an upper frame, a lower frame, a top bar, a retraction control unit, and four fixing devices. Thus, height of the ladder assembly can be adjusted easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user operating the ladder assembly. In addition, the upper frame and the lower frame can be folded on the main frame, so as to reduce the volume the ladder assembly efficiently, thereby greatly facilitating storage and transportation of the ladder assembly.

Abstract: An infant support structure having a frame, a support, and a height adjustment mechanism. The frame includes telescoping legs that support the frame in selected positions above the support surface.

Abstract: A collapsible, folding ladder that may be extended to an enhanced length for the purposes of user convenience. In a first embodiment, the ladder comprises steps on one side and typical cross braces on the other side. In a commercial mode, the ladder comprises heavy duty rungs on both sides. A lower section of concentric legs retracts from the permanently affixed legs and is held in place by two locking pins. A pin lock hole layout is located on each side of the ladder, and consists of a previously-determined quantity of apertures for insertion of spring-loaded locking pins therein. In the preferred mode, the apertures are four inches apart, allowing the user to lower the retractable section to adjust height in four inch increments. Thus, the overall height of the ladder may extend in a previously-determined range, such as from five feet to eight feet, which allows the user to reach ceilings and other high objects safely when the ladder is fully extended.

Abstract: An adjustable leveling stepladder is provided with telescopically adjustable support legs that allow it to be positioned on uneven surfaces. A pair of bubble levels that are used to indicate proper and safe horizontal positioning in two dimensions.

Abstract: A channel with sliding clamp and rod arrangement for leveling a ladder comprising a base unit of a hollow rectangular shape adapted to fit over the leg of the ladder. The base unit has interior walls spaced apart sufficiently to accommodate the ladder leg. Each of the walls has formed thereon a plurality of spaced splices that slop outwardly and downwardly away from the ladder leg. A clamp member comprises a generally rectangular block that has formed thereon sloping splices that fit into the grooves or spaces between the splices of the base unit. Clamp member has a bore that adjustably and securely retains a support rod, which has a swivel foot at one end. The end of the clamp member that is to be placed adjacent the ladder leg and the opposing interior surface of the base unit have a substantially V-shaped configuration to insure slip free purchase against the ladder leg.

Abstract: A ladder that would have a plurality of legs that would be independently adjustable from each other is disclosed. Each leg would have an incorporated adjustable leg that could be set at a varying height, with each adjustable leg having a non-skid pad on the bottom to minimize the risk that the ladder would slip when in use.

Abstract: A ladder leveling device including a gripping plate having an inner surface and an outer surface. The gripping plate has an elongated central slot therethrough that corresponding with a vertical slot extending through the bottom portion of each ladder leg. The central slot has a pair of threaded bolts adjustably disposed therein and extending outwardly therefrom. The outer surface has gripping teeth disposed thereon. The gripping plate has a plurality of apertures therethrough. The inner surface is positionable against the outside surface of the leg bottom portion with the apertures receiving screws therethrough to secure the gripping plate to the ladder. A leg extension is provided having a generally rectangular configuration, and inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface having gripping teeth disposed thereon. The leg extension has a pair of apertures therethrough in a spaced relationship. The leg extension is adjustably coupled with the gripping plate.

Abstract: A support device is provided for leaning against by a generally upright person. The support device includes a seat portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge extending between the top and bottom surfaces. A plurality of legs each has a first end and a second end. Each of the first ends is pivotally attached to the bottom surface of the seat portion. Each of the legs is located generally adjacent to the peripheral edge. The legs are spaced from each other. The legs are each telescoping and selectively extendable between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: An integrated, non-articulated ladder leveler for leveling ladders and stackable ladders and a ladder or stackable ladder with at least one leveling device installed. The leveler includes a rectangular shaft that fits into the ladder rail, a ladder foot designed to match the other foot of the ladder, and a pin to hold the ladder leveler in place while in use or while closed. The leveler is designed to allow the user to use the ladder or stackable ladder on an uneven surface and without compromising the function of stackability.

Abstract: A folding power tool stand elevating device, the stand having fixed height x-shaped ground-engaging legs which pivot about a central horizontal axis and which support an upper power tool support platform thereatop. The device includes a plurality of elongated upright support members, each of which is individually connectable with the lower corners of the legs. An elongated upright extension is slidably engaged with each support member whereby each extension may be independently vertically lockably positioned to extend downwardly. An enlarged ground-engaging pad is attached to a lower end of each said extension whereby each pad may be independently vertically adjusted and secured to establish a desired height greater than the fixed height of the stand and level orientation of the power tool support platform, even atop irregular terrain. An alternate self-contained embodiment includes a perimeter frame carrying support members and extensions.

Abstract: A stabiliser for ladders comprises a rigid, generally flat base (10; 71) having a linear channel (11; 70) extending along a first, upper surface thereof, which channel is defined by a pair of generally parallel, upwardly-extending side members having upper edges directed towards each other, and at least one ladder attachment (18, 19; 30, 35; 50, 53) by means of which a ladder stile (17; 66, 67) may be extended downwardly.

Abstract: A ladder stile extender comprises two elongated members (20, 25; 50, 53; 80, 85) one of which is slidable within the other and having means for securing one of the members (20; 50; 80) to a ladder stile and the other of the members (25; 53; 85) functioning as a stile extender or having means to secure it to a stile extension, a set of generally parallel irregularities (23, 24; 52, 59; 83, 84, 91, 90) associated with each of the members for interengagement with those on the other member, means (27, 29; 56, 57; 88, 89) for moving the two sets of irregularities into and out of engagement with each other, and locking means (29; 62; 92) to secure the members together with the sets of irregularities so engaged.

Abstract: A ladder leveling device includes a unit attached to the leg of a ladder by a spring-loaded lock unit. A spring-biased bolt is manipulated to be accommodated in bolt-accommodating holes in the unit and in the frame of the ladder with the unit being slidably received on the frame of the ladder.

Abstract: A ladder leveling system for facilitating the safe use of a ladder on uneven surfaces and maintaining the rungs of the ladder in a substantially horizontal orientation. The ladder leveling system includes a ladder with a pair of side rails and a plurality of rungs extending between the side rails, a pair of legs with leg teeth, a plurality of clamping members for selectively urging the engagement of the leg teeth, a pair of foot members coupled to the legs, and a level coupled to a rung of the ladder for facilitating positioning of the ladder such that the rungs are substantially horizontal.

Abstract: A ladder leveling device including a gripping plate having an inner surface and an outer surface. The gripping plate has an elongated central slot therethrough. The central slot has a pair of threaded bolts adjustably disposed therein and extending outwardly therefrom. The outer surface has gripping teeth disposed thereon. The gripping plate has a plurality of apertures therethrough. The inner surface is positionable against the leg of the ladder with the apertures receiving screws therethrough to secure the gripping plate to the leg of the ladder. A leg extension is provided having a generally rectangular configuration. The leg extension has inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface has gripping teeth disposed thereon. The leg extension has a pair of apertures therethrough in a spaced relationship.

Abstract: This invention allows the use of a stepladder on an uneven surface. The legs of the ladder at their base have a telescopic device, that may be threaded, that allows the individual legs of the ladder to be extended and fixed by means of a securing device. This device makes it possible to extend either leg of the ladder on uneven surfaces. This device will make the use of the ladder safer, quicker and easier on uneven surfaces. The ladder has adapted feet to provide for loss coefficient of friction. Pads on the upper area of the ladder also prevent slippage and damage to surfaces where the ladder is leaning.

Abstract: A pair of ladder leveler members attach to the base portion of the side rails of an extension ladder. Each leveler member has a sleeve that is mounted to the respective rail parallel to the rail, and a slide leg that is movable in the sleeve. The ladder swing feet may be mounted to the base of the legs. There are pin holes in the sleeves and in the slide legs that align with one another, and a retaining pin locks the slide leg into position. The ladder leveler allows the ladder to be set plumb, even when the ground is uneven. The sleeves and legs may be C-channel members of rectangular section.

Abstract: A lift up rail extension assembly is to be mounted onto an existing ladder which has a first rail and an opposite second rail. The first and second rails are connected by at least one step. The lift up rail extension assembly includes a first rail extension which is slidably mounted to the first rail of the existing ladder, a second rail extension which is slidably mounted to the second rail of the existing ladder, and first and second devices for latching which are pivotally mounted to the first and second rail extensions. The first and second devices for latching are movable between an unlatched position and a latched position. In addition, the first and second devices for latching each have a weighted portion so that when the respective rail extension is extended in a first direction, the weighted portion moves the devices for latching to the latched position.

Abstract: A machine for leveling a ladder on a uneven surface, with A Support Housing attached to one or both Ladder Legs, having an interior cavity for a Telescoping Leg, two inner drilled Lugs that support a Release and Lock Lever, two outer drilled Lugs that overlap the Ladder Legs for more secure mounting, Both Support Housings mount to each ladder leg in such a way that the load sits directly over the machine with out increasing the width of the ladder.

Abstract: A machine for leveling a ladder on a uneven surface, with a support housing attached to one or both ladder legs, having an interior cavity for a telescoping leg, two inner drilled lugs that support a release and lock lever, two outer drilled lugs that overlap the ladder legs for more secure mounting, both support housings mount to each ladder leg in such a way that the load sits directly over the machine with out increasing the width of the ladder.

Abstract: An accessory replacement front ladder leg assembly for use with the standard tripod stepladder consisting of an outer sleeve member having incremental penetrations disposed therein an inner sleeve member also having incremental penetrations that slides in and out of the outer sleeve member. The outer sleeve and inner sleeve members are locked together by a hitchpin when the incremental penetrations are aligned. The replacement leg is then adapted to the user's own tripod stepladder after removal of the tripod's front leg.

Abstract: A pair of ladder leveler members attach to the base portion of the side rails of an extension ladder. Each leveler member has a sleeve that is mounted to the respective rail parallel to the rail, and a slide leg that is movable in the sleeve. The ladder swing feet may be mounted to the base of the legs. There are pin holes in the sleeves and in the slide legs that align with one another, and a retaining pin locks the slide leg into position. The ladder leveler allows the ladder to be set plumb, even when the ground is uneven. The sleeves and legs may be C-channel members of rectangular section.

Abstract: An extension ladder with ladder leveling apparatus consisting of an extension ladder, an elongated stabilizing strut with a series of teeth extending laterally therefrom and attachable to one leg of the extension ladder unit by way of a pair of u-bolt components each with a pair of threaded ends with such threaded ends being insertable one each through each of two through holes in each of a pair of grip components with teeth extending medially from one side of each grip component to complement and insert within spacing between the teeth of the stabilizing strut upon the tightening of threaded nuts one each about each threaded end of each dual bolt component and further with the stabilizing strut terminating in a footing component that extends laterally from the lie of the plane of said strut and which footing component is flared outwardly both anteriorly and posteriorly and to which an anteroposteriorly pivotable foot unit equipped with a rubberize base pod is attached.

Abstract: A leg extension device for use in levelling a ladder or other work platform requiring a level step, includes a first leg member and a second extending leg member, substantially parallel with, and in slidable relation, thereto. A belt, strap or cable cooperates between the first and second leg members to produce an extendable leg, which can be secured, or fastened, over a range of extended lengths by a clamping arrangement, which is operable on the belt, strap or cable. The clamping arrangement is activated to secure the strap in order to fix the length of the extendable leg, or is released, as required, to allow for a positive adjustment by way of either extension or contraction of the extending leg member to accommodate variations in the terrain on which the ladder is used.

Abstract: A adjustable ladder for leveling a ladder on an uneven surface. The adjustable ladder includes a ladder and leveling system. The ladder has a first leg, a second leg, and a plurality of rungs extending between the legs. A bottom end of the first leg is hollow and defines a cavity therein. An extension leg extends the length of the first leg. The extension leg comprises a housing which is slidably received in the cavity of the first leg and is adapted to selectively move inward and outward of the cavity for increasing and decreasing an effective length of the first leg. A plurality of bores are located in the first wall of the housing. Each of the bores in the first wall has a diametrically opposed and axially aligned bore in a second wall of the housing. A pin for selectively locking the housing in position with respect to the first leg is insertable through a pair of diametrically opposed bores in the first leg.

Abstract: An adjustable step ladder having four fixed side rails which are wider apart at the bottom than at the top. The step ladder has a conventional series of steps along one side. At the bottom of each of the legs an adjustable leg is located so that the ladder can be positioned in a horizontal manner no matter how irregular the terrain upon which it stands. One or more adjustable steps are affixable to the extending legs and the adjustable steps are telescoping so that they may be made wider nearer the bottom. The result is a completely adjustable ladder which is stable because it is wider at the bottom and which may have steps which are level even though the length of the legs are uneven.

Abstract: A new Safety Ladder for providing a ladder which may be safely and stably positioned relative to a building. The inventive device includes a pair of side rails, a plurality of spaced rungs supported between the side rails, a pair of adjustable legs each telescopically extendable from a lower end of one of the side rails, and a pair of standoff arms each pivotally coupled to an upper end of one of the side rails. A first foot adapted for frictional engagement with an underlying surface is pivotally coupled to the free end of each of the adjustable legs and a second foot adapted for frictional engagement with a roof of a building is pivotally coupled to the free end of each of the standoff arms.

Abstract: A ladder extension system including a ladder having two sets of parallel vertically oriented supports each fixedly coupled at a top extent thereof. At least one of the sets of supports has a plurality of horizontal wrungs mounted therebetween for stepping purposes. Each of the vertically oriented supports has a bottom free end. A pair of mounting assemblies are removably mounted to the supports of the ladder. Next provided is a pair of extension bars slidably situated with respect to the mounting assemblies. A coupling mechanism is provided for releasably fixing the extension bars with respect to the mounting assemblies.

Abstract: A ladder leveling accessory system for leveling a ladder on sloped, uneven, or rough surfaces includes a pair of leg extensions held to the rails of the ladder by two sets of bands coupled to the rails of the ladder. The leg extensions are secured in place by a spring loaded handle extending through both leg extensions, the upper bands and the rails of the ladder. In a preferred embodiment, each leg extension includes a pivoting foot having a gripping portion for facilitating secure placement of the foot on a surface.