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: 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: 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 combination gutter protector and safety device for use with a ladder which is leaned against the upper part of a structural wall that is equipped with a rain gutter under the eaves. The device is secured to the fascia board of the wall in a longitudinal plane adjacent to or substantially even with the plane of the open top of the gutter in such position that it protects the gutter against deformation when the ladder is put in place. The device also serves to provide a contained recess for holding the ladder against slippage and, if desired, locking the ladder against theft. The structure of the device accomplishes the above purposes without occupying any part of the channel of the gutter and thus does not interfere with the free flow of water, leaves and other debris in the channel of the gutter.

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.

Abstract: A ladder standoff device including first and second support bracket assemblies operably coupled to a ladder, wherein the first and second support bracket assemblies are operably coupled to one another, and rotatable stabilization devices secured to respective first and second support bracket assemblies, such that the rotatable stabilization devices operably bear against a respective surface to support an upstanding portion of the ladder.

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

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 in 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.

Abstract: A non-self-supporting ladder having an anti-slide-out device which enables a user to set up the ladder at the specified minimum ladder set-up angle (&thgr;) or greater angles for precluding the base of the ladder from sliding away from a structure against which the ladder is leaning upon application of a weight on the ladder, but prevents the ladder to be set up at angles smaller than (&thgr;). The device includes an inboard roller assembly having a bracket connected to each side rail of the ladder and a roller connected to each bracket oriented and disposed so as to impose a specified ladder inclination angle (&thgr;), when the lower end of the ladder and the rollers simultaneously rest on a substantially flat horizontal surface. At set-up angles smaller than the specified minimum angle (&thgr;), only the rollers rest on the horizontal surface, preventing the ladder from being set up.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizer for supporting a ladder against a structure and protecting surface features of the structure. Two stops 12 prevent the ladder from excessive lateral movement. A support bar 16 affixed to and extending between the stops provides support for the ladder. A mounting bracket 14 attached to each stop 12 is attached either directly to a structure surface, or to a U-shaped bracket 24 that fits around a rain gutter. Each U-shaped bracket fits over or under the rain gutter and is attached to a structure surface. In a second embodiment two support legs 118 bent at obtuse angles in two locations comprise an attachment portion 106 for attaching to the roof of a structure, a ramped portion 116 for extending beyond the roof eave, and a stop portion 114 for preventing excessive lateral movement of the ladder. A support bar 102 is affixed to and extends between the stop portions for supporting the ladder.

Abstract: A multi-use support apparatus mounts a ladder to a support structure. The support apparatus can be configured for use with different support structures, such as parapet walls, flat roofs, sloping roofs and vertical beams or purlins. The support apparatus has a frame and a platform mounted on and supported by the frame. A pair of spaced ladder support brackets mounted on the frame support the upper end of the ladder therebetween.

Abstract: A protective ladder cap for fitting over the end of a rail of a ladder is provided. The cap has an open end for fitting over the rail and a closed end. The ladder cap has tapered internal ribs for engaging the end of a side rail of a ladder. The ladder caps prevent the ladder side rails from damaging the surface upon which the ladder leans when in use.

Abstract: A ladder safety system for secures the upper end of an extension ladder to the roof, eave, or wall of a building. For each ladder rail there is a rail-mountable bracket member that removably mounts onto the rail, a rigid plate member that removably attaches onto the building, and an adjustable strut or arm. Each of the bracket member and the plate member has an eye or ring affixed onto it, and the strut joins the eye member of the bracket member to the eye member of the plate member. The plate member articulates on the strut to permit it to be oriented to attach to any convenient horizontal, vertical or sloping surface.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a portable ladder which has essentially parallel side members, the apparatus comprising having a pair of arcuate arms for attachment to the upper end of each side member of the ladder, at least one resilient roller mounted on a corresponding axle or axles located between and/or outwardly from the arms, a mechanism to locate each arm on each side member and a mechanism to secure the arms to the side member, the width of the roller being at least 50% of the distance between the arms. Also provided is a ladder fitted with the above apparatus. A ladder fitted with the apparatus enables easier working for a workman working at the top of the ladder and reduces possible damage to the surface on which the top of the ladder rests.

Abstract: A load-dispersing device for non-free standing ladders or other devices that require reduction of horizontal slippage. The single strip load-dispersing bumper can be used in combination with a ladder having side rails with a load-bearing surface. The bumper consists of a pair of flexible, resilient, load-dispersing members, each of which has a contact area and a method of affixing the members to the ladder. A first side of the contact area is placed adjacent and secured to the load-bearing surface. The second side of the contact area is placed between the load bearing surface and a support surface to prevent the ladder from sliding. The bumper can be affixed to the load bearing surface by an adhesive, tape or hook and loop material or using multiple dome-topped pins that are integral with the first side. The dome-topped pins are dimensioned to fit within holes that are placed along the load-bearing surface.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizing device is provided for removable securement to the upper ends of the spaced-apart stiles of a ladder in order to position the ladder a predetermined distance from the vertical wall surface of a building structure and which allows the ladder to be leaned against an inside and outside corner of the structure includes a pair of ladder stabilizing support members, and each support member includes an elongated main body portion for spacing the ladder from the vertical wall surface, a socket receiving portion into which the upper end of one stile is inserted, and a wall contacting portion opposite the socket receiving portion and which diverges from the longitudinal axis of the main body portion for engaging the particular wall surface.

Abstract: A protective ladder attachment for protecting the wall structure against which the ladder is leaning. The protective ladder attachment includes an elongate brace member having a first side and a second side; and also includes a protective padded cover securely attached to the second side of the elongate brace member and being adapted to rest against a wall structure; and further includes bracket members being spaced apart and securely attached to the first side of the elongate brace member; and also includes an attachment assembly for removably attaching the elongate brace member to a ladder.

Abstract: A non-self-supporting ladder having an anti-slide-out device which enables a user to set up the ladder at the specified minimum ladder set-up angle &thgr; or greater angles for precluding the base of the ladder from sliding away from a structure against which the ladder is leaning upon application of a weight on the ladder, but prevents the ladder to be set up at angles smaller than &thgr;. The device includes an inboard roller assembly having a bracket connected to each side rail of the ladder and a roller connected to each bracket oriented and disposed so as to impose a specified ladder inclination angle &thgr;, when the lower end of the ladder and the rollers simultaneously rest on a substantially flat horizontal surface. At set-up angles smaller than the specified minimum angle &thgr;, only the rollers rest on the horizontal surface, preventing the ladder from being set up.

Abstract: A ladder attachment kit which may be used with outside ladders (10), typically of the extension type, to facilitate access to roofs and to gutters. The ladder attachment kit includes right and left support assemblies (24), each support assembly including a suitably bent support having a first generally straight section (26a), an end section (26b) preferably disposed at an acute angle to the first straight section, and an intermediate section (26c) interconnecting the first section with the end section. Each support assembly further includes a pad assembly (28) which is hinged to the end of the end section of the support so that the pad can lay upon the surface of the roof. The right and left support assemblies (24) are secured to right and left side rails (14, 16) of a ladder by suitable clamp assemblies (22), there being at least two clamp assemblies, and preferably more, for each support, the clamp assemblies slidably receiving the support so that they can be adjusted for roofs of differing pitches.

Abstract: A device for maintaining a ladder in a parallel orientation relative to a surface, such as a roof. The device is comprised of a flexible U-shaped internal element having an inner side, an outer side and a lower side. A slot formed between these three sides is shaped and sized to frictionally engage a ladder rail. A flexible external covering fitted to the internal element is also provided. The flexible external covering includes attachment apparatus for securing the device to the ladder rail.

Abstract: In the lower area of a ladder two pull or pressure rods are arranged on either side in a pivoting manner. Via sliding sleeves and joints said rods are joined to telescopic support elements which are each arranged at the level of an upright of the ladder. For greater stability the telescopic support elements are connected to each other via an auxiliary bar whose length can also be adjusted.

Abstract: A ladder is provided that utilizes one central rail located in the center of the step in lieu of two on the outside as found on conventional ladders. The ladder has a lower section is approximately 5 feet in length and uses square tube stock for the central rail. A leg support piece is connected and adjustable by the use of locking pins and pre-drilled pipe. The upper section is also approximately 5 feet in length and has a contact arm to hold it away from the surface it is leaning against. The upper and the lower center rail are connected to one another with the use of a locking pin.

Abstract: A U-shaped channel member fitted horizontally over a gutter, with each protruding channel member engaging the fascia board to which the gutter is attached. Ladder legs rest against the channel member between brackets. A strap attached to the channel member is adapted to engage a ladder rung with the gutter, thereby holding the ladder in engagement with the channel member and further preventing the ladder from sliding laterally or diagonal movement.

Abstract: An accessory for releasably securing to a ladder. The accessory has at least one stabilizing arm for stabilizing and supporting the ladder when leaned against a building or structure. The stabilizing arm has a generally U-shaped configuration with a pair of generally parallel leg members that are spaced apart by a distance approximating the distance between the centers of adjacent ladder rungs. Each of the leg members ends in a ladder rung engaging member having a fore and an aft end, and is receivable within the hollow interior of a ladder rung. The ladder rung engaging members are oriented in a convergent configuration such that inserting them the hollow interiors of a pair of ladder rungs causes the fore and aft ends of the ladder rung engaging members to bind against opposite sides of the interior surfaces of the ladder rungs, and to releasably secure the stabilizing arm to the ladder.

Abstract: A U-shaped channel member fitted horizontally over a gutter, with each protruding channel member engaging the fascia board to which the gutter is attached. Ladder legs rest against the channel member between invention brackets. A strap attached to the channel member is adapted to engage a ladder rung with the gutter, thereby holding the ladder in engagement with the channel member and further preventing the ladder from sliding laterally or diagonal movement, i.e., ladder bottom kick out.

Abstract: An attachment for the top rungs of a ladder which has two U-shaped channels that fit over two rungs of the ladder and a bracket with a V-shaped brace attached that can fit around corners. A lower attachment portion is used to level the ladder on uneven ground.

Abstract: A movable ladder support device, and a ladder which includes that support device. The support device includes a rotatable member such as a wheel housed within the U-shaped section of the support device. The support device is attached to the rail of a ladder. The support device enables the ladder to be vertically repositioned against the surface of an inclined wall without the need to first remove the ladder from the surface.

Abstract: A ladder support, in particular for corners of buildings, includes an angle bracket fitted directly or indirectly to the top end of a ladder by support arms of variable length. The angle bracket has spacers. Rollers are placed individually or in pairs at the free ends of the spacers. The rollers are variable in length and articulation. The support arms are each connected to the side rail of the ladder by a detachable clamping device. The angle bracket can be attached to a bearing bar, with the bearing bar attached to the support arms.

Abstract: A ladder attachment for supporting a ladder in a substantially upright position while suspending the top end of the ladder a predetermined distance from a vertical surface includes an elongated central portion attachable to each side rail of the ladder. A pair of diverging arms are pivotably attached to the central portion each of which can be selectively repositioned relative thereto with a removable locking pin. A collapsible cross member interconnects the arms. Each end of the cross member is selectively positionable along the length of the corresponding arm. An elongated translatable shaft interconnects the central portion and the cross member to adjust the spacing between the arms.

Abstract: A ladder scaffold device attaches to a ladder to define a scaffold and work area for a user of the ladder scaffold device. The ladder scaffold device is capable of being inserted into at least one rung of the ladder. The ladder scaffold device comprises a platform; a platform frame, in which the platform frame comprises a first back frame member, a second frame member, first and second side frame members; and a front frame member; and a plurality of support members. The plurality of support members comprises platform support members and additional support members, in which the platform support members are capable of being inserted into a rung of the ladder. The first back frame member extends into a rung of the ladder and the second back frame member extends into the rung of the ladder that the first back frame member extends. Each of the side support members is capable of being connected to one of the first and second back frame members.

Abstract: A safety device for a ladder, as embodied by the invention, is applied to a ladder that comprises side rails and a plurality of rungs interconnecting the side rails. The safety device comprises a plurality of side safety supports that are stored in their stored position in one rung of the plurality of rungs. The side safety supports are extendible from the one rung to a stabilizing extended position in which the side safety stabilizers are in contact with a supporting surface. Thus, the ladder safety device provides lateral stabilizing support for the ladder.

Abstract: An attachment for use on the upper end of standard sized extension ladders. The attachment includes an angularly adjustable tray for supporting tools and other equipment when the ladder is positioned against a wall of a building. The tray is secured to a pair of box-shaped structures which are telescopically positioned over the upper rail ends of the ladder. Cushioning devices are provided on the front end of the tray for engagement with the wall of the building.

Abstract: A ladder top safety device for a ladder, as embodied by the invention, is applied to a ladder that comprises side rails and a plurality of rungs interconnecting the side rails. The safety device comprises a plurality of side safety supports that are stored in their stored position in one rung of the plurality of rungs at an upper portion of a ladder. The side safety supports are extendible from the one rung to a stabilizing extended position in which the side safety stabilizers are in contact with a vertical supporting surface when a ladder is placed against a wall supporting surface, such as a wall. Thus, the ladder top stabilizer device provides lateral stabilizing support for the ladder.

Abstract: A simple, self-contained, anti-slip ladder pad which can be readily clipped on to a ladder anywhere along the length of the ladder rails without using screws or bolts to adjust the position of the ladder pad or to secure the ladder pad in place.

Abstract: A safety assembly for stabilizing the legs of a ladder is disclosed which includes an elongated support bar, a pair of U-shaped, spaced apart, ladder leg coupling elements mounted on opposite end portions of the support bar and means, such as a pair of brackets, for attaching the support bar to a building or structure against which a ladder is to be operatively positioned. The coupling elements confine the legs of the ladder therein to prevent the ladder from tilting sideways as a person climbs off of or onto the ladder onto or off of the structure. An additional safety feature includes a pair of ladder leg snugging pins which are removably inserted laterally through the legs of the coupling elements to tightly or snuggly confine the ladder legs in the coupling elements.

Abstract: A load-dispersing device for use with a ladder has a pail of flexible members having first and second configurations and a memory to return the members from the second to the first configuration. An interior cavity within each member is exposed, when each member is in the second configuration, through a longitudinal slit. Separating the longitudinal slit exposes the interior cavity placing the member in the second configuration for mounting on the respective ladder side rail and releasing the longitudinal slit returns the member to the first configuration and secures the member around the respective side rail. The member having contact and locking areas which can be manufactured either from separate material or integral with one another. The contact area can have an undulating surface and can have a spring embedded within the contact area to return the member to the first configuration. The contact area can alternatively be adhered directly to the load-bearing surface of the ladder.

Abstract: A ladder support system for use in securely mooring the top of a ladder to a roof while simultaneously eliminating any destructive contact between the ladder and the roof materials. The ladder support system includes a pair of frame portions which are secured to the roof and which are structured to support opposite ends of a bar. To prevent the ladder from rotating away from the roof when being used, a strap is provided for securing the ladder to the bar. Each frame portion is provided with a blocking means to prevent lateral movement of the ladder when the ladder is supported by the bar. A means is also provided to prevent accidental loss of bar support at each frame portion.

Abstract: A ladder bracket for attachment to the side rails of a ladder to allow the ladder to be used against the side of a building or structure without causing damage to the gutters, eave troughs, etc. The ladder bracket distributes the weight of the ladder and user onto the roof surface by a pivoting bearing surface which accommodates all roof pitches. The ladder bracket does not rely upon the structure of the rungs of a ladder for positioning or support. This makes this ladder bracket infinitely adjustable along the length of the side rail. The sleeve of the bracket is slightly larger in dimension than the width of the side rail and thus, when load is placed upon the ladder, the bracket pivots slighltly outward relative to the building or structure. This pivoting action causes the bracket to lock against the side rail and prevents slippage.

Abstract: A ladder securing support and guard for rain gutters is fastened to a facia board of a house and extends over a rain gutter for protecting the gutter. The present invention has a front ladder engaging bar and a rear support bar. The two bars are connected to each other at their extremities by two cross-members. These cross-members are curved vertically in parallel vertical planes to accommodate complementary cross-sectional curves of a gutter. The rear bar has a means for securing the apparatus to a facia board connected to an end of a rafter under a roof extension on a house, such as a bolt hole and multiple holes for receiving a bolt or nails secured to the facia. Guides extend outward from the ends of the front bar for securing uprights of a ladder therebetween and also to provide for detection of the apparatus from the ground. The present invention can have a pair of cross-rails in the middle of the apparatus that hold an O-ring for tying and securing a ladder.

Abstract: A safety extension accessory for a ladder of the type having laterally spaced apart rails, interconnected by laterally extending rungs. The safety accessory includes a pair of handrails each having an upper portion and a lower portion, where each lower portion is affixed to the upper portion of the respective ladder rail. A non-skid base is provided on the lower portion of said handrails to engage the landing surface. The hand rails are spaced apart further than the ladder rails to permit easy entry to the landing surface through the hand rails.

Abstract: A safety attachment for a ladder of the type which comprises a pair of spaced apart parallel side rails and a plurality of rungs extending between the side rails. The safety attachment includes a pair of tubular members, each of which is secured to a corresponding one of the side rails of the ladder. Two extension arms are also provided. One end of each of the extension arms has a friction pad secured thereto. The other end of each extension arm is pivotally attached to the top end of a corresponding one of the tubular members.

Abstract: A locking device used to secure a ladder to a ladder rack or roof rack on a vehicle while being transported. Its main purpose is to help protect a ladder from theft, cross-winds and accidents while being transported comprising a screw member (10) which is threaded at one end (12) and has a curvature at opposite end (14) whereby the screw member (10) is hooked under the ladder rack or roof rack and interlocked with crossbar (22) and handle(16) to secure ladder, the screw member (10) is of a predetermined diameter and length. The crossbar (22) having four equal sides and four right angles comprising a commercial form of rigid material, and having a plurality of holes for an interlocking method for securing the handle (16) to the crossbar (22) and screw member (10). The handle (16) comprising a predetermined diameter center hole (18) and an internal screw thread within the center hole (18) for receiving the screw member (10).

Abstract: A lifting device for raising a load intended for support by a roof of a building utilizing a ladder. Device includes a sled having first portion for slidingly contacting the ladder and a second portion providing a platform for a load. The sled is movable along the ladder generally in an up and down direction. A brace member connects to the ladder end, adjacent the roof. The brace possesses a flange which contacts the roof. An arm rotatably connects to the brace. The brace arm includes a first support surface for the sled when the arm is rotated toward the roof and a second support surface for contacting the roof. The sled is motivated along the ladder by motivating mechanism such as a crank operated cable.

Abstract: A scaffold apparatus includes a mounting frame releasably attachable to a top platform of a step ladder, a brace attached to the mounting frame and extending outwardly for holding the mounting frame and the step ladder in a spaced relation away from a building structure, and a receptacle for removable attachment to the brace and defining a cavity for retaining articles therein. The mounting frame includes a pair of pins and clips and a pair of C-shaped side clamp members for releasably attaching the frame to the step ladder. Each C-shaped side clamp member defines a channel therethrough and a pair of aligned apertures at a rear end. Each pin is removably insertable through one of the pair of aligned apertures defined at the rear ends of the C-shaped side clamp members for releasably retaining the mounting frame on the top platform of the step ladder.

Abstract: The invention provides a movable ladder support device, and a ladder which includes that support device. The support device includes a rotatable member such as a wheel housed within the U-shaped section of the support device. The support device is attached to the rail of a ladder. The support device enables the ladder to be vertically repositioned against the surface of an inclined wall without the need to first remove the ladder from the surface.

Abstract: An attachment for the top end of the ladder that maintains the top end of the ladder away from a vertical wall surface against which the ladder would ordinarily rest. The attachment has a general U-shape forming a pair of spaced apart legs each of which are laterally spaced from a side edge of the ladder. Each of these legs terminate in foot pads with these foot pads including an impaling device. Each impaling device is designed to penetrate a short distance the vertical wall surface when the weight of the human being approaches the upper end of the ladder. Each foot pad section includes retraction structure to retract the impaling device prior to usage. The legs are adjustable in spacing relative to the ladder. The attachment is pivotable between a forwardly extending position and a rearwardly extending position. Locking devices lock the attachment onto a rung of the ladder.

Abstract: The novel invention relates to ladders, especially lean-on ladders. It is proposed to equip ladders with a positioning support at the production stage or as additional means such that, according to the particular use of the ladder in each case, it can be positioned and used safely and without causing damage with a lean-on or positioning element for flat walls, for example even for glass surfaces, or internal/external corners where walls meet, and even for relatively large columns. The invention makes it possible--with a level of security against accidents not possible hither--to work on a ladder without causing damage to building structures, vehicles, aircraft, ships and furniture.

Abstract: A ladder support apparatus includes a generally U-shaped roof attachment portion having a pair of spaced apart legs connected at rearward ends to a base. The legs have apertures formed therethrough to receive nails which will releasably fasten the roof attachment portion to the roof or other portion of a building. A ladder retention portion includes a strap formed into a loop, with the upper end of a ladder slidably journaled through the loop. The ladder retention portion is connected to the roof attachment portion of the ladder support apparatus, to retain the upper end of a ladder in position relative to the roof attachment portion.

Abstract: A ladder extender apparatus for use with a ladder with stiles and rungs to extend the ladder away from a structure, during use and adapted to accept any width ladder, hollow runged or solid runged, comprising a flat base plate to engage with the roof of the structure, two support arms rigidly affixed to the base plate by two L-shaped channels and extending vertically away from the base plate adjustable horizontally with the base plate, a corresponding pair of extension arms pivotally secured at one end with a rod to the pair of support arms allowing the base plate to pivot about the axis of the rod and adjust to the pitch of the roof of the structure and adjustable by a plurality of orifices in the support arms to vary the distance of the ladder from the structure and with the other ends of the extension arms secured to a ladder fastener assembly to fasten the apparatus to the stiles and rungs of the ladder, where the ladder fastening assembly can be either a pair of generally U-shaped channels with slots ada

Abstract: A multi-purpose adapter for ladders is provided. A support linkage member carries two clamping members for engaging and securing the ladder adapter to a rung of a ladder. The support linkage member also carries left and right L-shaped base linkage members, left and right intermediate linkage members connected, respectively, to the L-shaped base linkage members as well as left and right terminal linkage members of L-shape which are connected to the left and right intermediate linkage members, respectively. Each of the linkage members can be pivoted relative to one another and secured in place to form a customized interface to a support work surface on which a ladder is desired to be leaned.