Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a bracket for securing a tent structure to a supporting structure such as a ladder, a pole, or any other installation where a worker or user must be sheltered. The bracket comprises a horizontal frame which displays at each opposite end thereof, a rotatable arm provided with locking elements for fixing it at an angular position relative to the horizontal frame. The remote free end of each arm is adapted to fixedly receive a strut element of the tent structure.

Abstract: A container supporting attachment for use with ladders having tubular rungs has a rigid member provided with an anchor portion dimensioned to be entered in and held by a selected rung and a support portion including a container holder.

Abstract: A storage rack for suspended attachment to a ladder has a platform pivotally mounted on spaced vertical parallel members. The platform is adjustable to a substantially horizontal position independent of the incline of the ladder to which the rack is attached. To provide additional storage room the rack may further comprise a tray fixed to the parallel members and extending below the platform and/or a receptacle which can be releasably attached to one of the parallel members and which is adapted to be disposed to one side of the ladder.

Abstract: This application provides an attachable non-slip ladder support for and on an upper rung of a ladder with a typical stile and rung construction. This support has a shell-like member having an internal configuration which is sized and adapted for slidable mounting on this upper rung. Intermediate this shell-like member and fixedly secured to its outer surface is a resilient non-skid member which is typically of sponge-like material. This member is secured by adhesive, rivets or the like. Clamp members are used at each end of this resilient support to removably secure the support assembly to the rung in the selected desired attitude. These clamp members insure that the support is not moved during use so that the resilient portion protrudes ahead of the stiles.

Abstract: A ladder attachment consisting of two triangular plates with holes and connecting rods. When connected through the rungs of a conventional extension ladder it forms a frame on the outsides of the ladder that can be adjustably extended over the ridge of a roof.The attachment allows the ladder to conform to the roof's pitch and be secured to the roof's ridge.

Abstract: A combination bracket and adjustable ladder tray for holding the tools and materials of a tradesman in close proximity to his area of work while he is working on an extension ladder. The device of this invention includes a tray contoured to fit the most commonly used tools and materials of the tradesman, apparatus for securing these tools in said tray and a support bracket which on one side is adjustably secured to the base of said tray and on the other side has provision for secure attachment within the hollow rungs of an extension ladder. The tray is adjustable so that it can be always level relative to the ground or in any other angular position, regardless of the angle at which the ladder is placed against a structure.

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a paint can receptacle having a circular strip horizontally disposed to receive a paint can. A J-shaped ladder grip projects tangentially from the circular strip for rail engagement by the leg portion thereof. A first pivotal pin is positioned in the vicinity of the tangential union of the J-shaped ladder grip and the circular strip and joins a downwardly projecting vertical support member to the circular strip. A second pivotal pin is positioned diametrically opposite the first pivotal pin and joins the circular strip with a vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member intermediately therealong. The ladder rung gripping member has an arcuate terminal upper edge for rung engagement. A base support member is secured between the lower edge of the ladder rung gripping member and the lower edge of the downwardly projecting verticle support member thereby providing a support surface for the bottom of a paint can.

Abstract: A flat support panel is formed to fit between the sides of a ladder and to cover two adjacent rungs of the ladder. A trapezoidal opening is cut out of the center of the support panel between the two adjacent rungs, with a base having a width equal to the diameter of a pail of paint; a height equal to the height of the pail; and a top width less than the bottom width. When the flat support panel is hung from one rung of a ladder, extending over the next lower rung, the trapezoidal opening is positioned between the sides of the ladder, and the adjacent rungs. When a pail of paint is positioned within the trapezoidal opening it is held at an angle with respect to the support panel to be in a vertical plane when the ladder is at its normal, safe angle. A bail hook may be provided above the center of the trapezoidal opening to hold the handle of the pail of paint, which is held level and rigid for painting from the ladder.

Abstract: The lantern holder is adaptable to all types of lanterns, and consists primarily of a base portion with a pair of legs on one end, with an elevatable plate on its opposite end, that retains an adjustable clamp member, for gripping a lantern base. It further includes a vertical member for the support of a height-adjustable reflector and shade combination, and also an oar lock mounting member for boats, and the assembly includes a clamp screw, for suitably securing the structure to various devices, such as a boat seat or the like, and it is also mountable to a stepladder, for clamping and retaining a can of paint, when desired.

Abstract: A device is disclosed that attaches to either side rail and any rung of an extension ladder and has a receptacle that is free to pivot about the attachment means so as to remain level regardless of ladder inclination.

Abstract: A carrier for tools, painters' supplies and the like, for use on the top of a folding ladder, is invertible, providing a selection between two tray-like receptacles of different depths having a common planar bottom which rests on the ladder top. The rectangular wall of the inverted tray portion holds the carrier securely on the ladder top. Handles, drawn upward to whichever side is presented upward and then inward, spring back and retract out of the way by gravity.

Abstract: A ladder is provided with a pair of brackets which permit the ladder to be used against a house without damaging the gutters. The attachments comprise a pair of bracket members each of which is of square tubular construction and bent at approximately 20.degree. midway between the ends thereof thus defining a horizontal leg and a depending leg. The horizontal leg of each bracket is attached to the top rung of a ladder. The opposite depending leg of each bracket has an extensible member threadedly engaged therein for inward or outward adjustment with respect thereto. A foot is carried on each extensible member which engages the inside rear wall of the gutter. The depending legs with the extensible members are positioned within the gutter with the feet thereof abutting against the inside rear wall thereof.

Abstract: A utility support device for use in conjunction with hollow-rung ladders is provided which derives support from studs inserted into the hollow rungs of the ladder. The device is easily mounted to either side of the ladder for ease of access and convenience of the user. The device is suitable for supporting tools, materials and the like and may be easily relocated from one position on the ladder to another. The device is adjustable to accommodate different rung spacings, as well as to allow maintenance of substantially horizontal support through varying angles of inclination of the ladder.

Abstract: The specification discloses a vice jaw 22 mounted in a vice housing 28. The jaw 22 includes a slidearm 44 for sliding within a slideway 46 in the vice housing. A plurality of jaw teeth are formed on the underside of the slidearm 44 and engage one or more housing teeth 50 to operate in a ratchet action. A spring 54 continuously urges the jaw 22 towards a closed or retracted position. When an object is placed in the jaw 22, the jaw teeth 48 and the housing teeth 50 are engaged and will prevent the jaw 22 from moving toward the extended position, but will allow the jaw 22 to move toward the retracted position.

Abstract: A utility box for tools, parts and the like which is adapted to be placed upon and removably secured to the top platform typically provided at the top of a step ladder. The box includes a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls forming a rectangular receptacle having approximately the same dimensions as the platform of the step ladder. A plurality of resilient retaining clips are attached to the box and are shaped to press against the lower surface of the bottom wall, the clips having sufficient resilience so that they can be opened and will press against the lower surface of the step ladder platform when the box is positioned thereon.

Abstract: A ladder support having a pyramidal configuration with a ladder rest at the apex of the pyramid which provides a stable rest for supporting a ladder proximal to eaves of a building structure.

Abstract: A pair of ladder brackets held together by an elastic tie at one end of each having U-shaped clamps at the other ends for engaging the narrow sides of the side rails of a ladder when the brackets are fitted to the outer wide sides of the side rails. The elastic tie holds the U-shaped clamps against the inner wide sides of the rails. The brackets can be slid along the rails without interference from the rungs. The free ends of the brackets engage the roof of a building against which the ladder leans, to prevent the ladder from being displaced sideways. The brackets can be carried in a small package up a ladder by a user, and installed while the user is standing on the ladder.

Abstract: A wide elongated upstanding rearwardly inclined support including a lower elongated, transverse shelf projecting outwardly from and extending transversely of the front side of the support toward which the lower end of the support is inclined. The shelf includes longitudinally spaced opposite end portions defining a drainage slot therebetween and the shelf opposite end portions are inclined with the adjacent ends thereof slightly downwardly inclined and project upwardly and outwardly from front side of the support. Further, structure is carried by the lower end of the support below the shelf opposite end portions and to be used in mounting the support from the upper rim portions of a paint can, paint box, or roller tray.

Abstract: A demountable ladder tray support is disclosed which allows a tray for holding tools, paint brushes, paint and the like to be carried adjacent to the side rail of a ladder at any height desired by the user. The ladder tray support is mounted by means of a pair of clamping plates which are adjustable to accommodate mounting on ladder side rails of all dimensions. Pivotal mounting of a tray support bracket ensures that an attached tray may be leveled regardless of the attitude of the ladder side rail.

Abstract: An improved tray assembly broadly includes a tray and a bail. The tray has a bottom and a pair of spaced side walls. An outer wall is spaced from each side wall, and is provided with an opening spaced laterally from the tray's center of gravity. Distal end portions of the bail are inserted into the openings to mount the bail for pivotal movement relative to the tray between a raised position and a lowered position. A stop member engages the bail in its raised position to prevent further pivotal movement thereof in one angular direction. An abutment member engages the bail in its lowered position to prevent further pivotal movement thereof in the opposite angular direction. If desired, the tray assembly may further include a roller having stub shafts extending axially outwardly from either end face. These stub shafts may be journalled in trunnion bearings mounted on the tray.

Abstract: A ladder stand-off is provided wherein a pair of parallel braces are transversely connected to a pair of extending arms so that a ladder will pass through the space between the braces and arms and that, when the ladder is in use with the stand-off, each of the braces will bear against an opposite side of the ladder to support the upper end of the ladder.

Abstract: I have discovered a painter's fixture for a hollow ladder rung comprising a base member and insert section at one end of said base member movable between a first expandable open position and a second contractable closed position, compressing against the inner surface of said hollow ladder rung to retain the fixture in place. Means are provided to detachably attach a paint-brush having a hole in the handle thereof to the base member.

Abstract: An article support holder for a chair or other suitable structure including a frame which comprises a pair of spaced attaching arms and a member designed to receive and retain an article. A primary attaching arm is designed to be releasably retained on a horizontal arm portion of a chair or any other suitable horizontal support. A secondary arm attaching member is designed to be releasably retained on an adjacent vertical support frame member of the chair or any other suitable vertical support adjacent the horizontal support. The releasably retained portions of the primary arm attaching member and the secondary arm attaching member are orthogonal to each other.

Abstract: A safety bracket for securing a ladder in place against a building structure, the bracket having two extending arm members interconnected in crossing relation intermediate the respective ends thereof with each arm member being slidable with respect to the other. Each arm member includes an intermediate portion and two end portions pivotally joined to the intermediate portion, the two end portions of each arm member including, respectively, a hook shaped portion which may be hooked around an upright member of a ladder and an eyelet for receiving therethrough a projecting member secured to the building structure.

Abstract: In abstract a preferred embodiment of this invention is a support for use in conjunction with hollow rung ladders. This support has an elongated portion adapted to pass through the hollow rungs with a retaining configuration on the end thereof. The opposite end has a container bail engaging projection with a container side support positioned therebelow.

Abstract: This invention relates to a Caulking Gun Holder suitable for an extension ladder or for a step ladder. Different modifications are described of a reversible Caulking Gun Holder that can be mounted on the left or right rail or stile of a ladder.

Abstract: A novel paint can holder or hanger comprising a bar having a vertical body portion with a furcated lower end defining an inverted V-shaped paint can lip-receiving slot and having an inner leg adapted to extend into the open end of the can and an outer leg overlapping the outer side of the can. The inner and outer legs have opposing notches on their inner edges for receiving the inner and outer edges of the lip. The vertical body portion has on its outer side a bail-entrapping notch arrangement which serves as a fulcrum for the holder when the holder is lifted by handle at the upper end of the body portion, the handle extending to the axial center line of the can. A flexible tether is secured to the handle and is adapted to be looped over a rung of a ladder or the like.

Abstract: A receptacle for a paint can and brushes is mounted for quick release to a support bracket, which in turn is pivotally attached to a clamping bracket, adapted to be clamped to the side rail of the ladder. The pivotal attachment between the ladder clamping bracket and the receptacle support bracket insures that the paint can remains level regardless of ladder inclination. In addition, the brush well is conveniently positioned between the paint can support housing and the clamping mechanism to provide a depository for brushes when not in use. A passageway between the brush well and the paint can housing allows excess paint to drip back into the housing and, because of the construction of the bottom wall of the paint can housing, be kept out of contact with the bottom of the paint can.

Abstract: A pair of screen or storm sash supporting attachments in the form of wooden blocks are releasably secured on the step of a step ladder by U-shaped brackets the forward ends of the attachments being provided with a plurality of spaced sash-holding lugs with anti-slip treads therebetween for holding the lower end of a screen or storm window sash from outward sliding movement.

Abstract: Ladder attachments including holding assemblies designed to be fastened in various orientations on several different types of ladders. The attachments require no modification of the ladders. Each attachment comprises a clamp block having an alignment portion including an alignment surface for aligning the block against a ladder leg, a clamping portion and a web portion which joins the clamping and alignment portions. A second clamp portion is attached to the block by a bolt. The clamp block and second clamp portion are disposed on the bolt intermediate its ends and are adjustable relative to one another to clamp a ladder leg. The holding member is attached to one of the bolt ends and is proportioned and designed to hold an article outwardly from the ladder leg. In one embodiment, the holding member and second clamp portion are combined to create an easel tool which, when used in pairs, converts a ladder into an easel.

Abstract: A holder for paint cans and the like for engagement on extension and step ladders and other elevated work supports. A container receiving platform is held in horizontal position by demountable hook elements that may be attached at the rear of the platform to extend above or below the platform and by a telescoping brace arm that is pivotally engaged to the front of the platform and with a forked free end that is adapted for selective engagement to a lower rung of an extension ladder or for cooperative use with the hooks and a lock bar to hold the platform engaged to a flat step of a step ladder. The platform has a plurality of can receiving base edges or receptacles to receive and support cans of different size. The bottom rims of the cans are securely held by protrusions at least one of which is flexibly mounted to facilitate release of the cans from the platform. The platform, removable hooks, brace arm and lock bar are cooperatively designed for compact storage and shipment.

Abstract: A ladder bracket for supporting both paint cans and tools. The ladder bracket is quickly and easily mounted in a level position on the side of the ladder by a self-tightening elastic strap and a self-leveling stop. The bracket contains a working surface having openings and hooks for holding tools as well as a pair of fingers for holding a paint pail and a paint brush so that the paint from the brush will drip into the paint pail.

Abstract: A combination paint can support and brush receptacle is releasably clamped to the side rail of a ladder and is freely pivotal about the clamp for maintaining a level can and brush well regardless of ladder inclination. In addition, the brush receptacle is an open top pocket conveniently positioned between the paint can support and the clamp to provide a convenient depository for brushes when not in use.

Abstract: A landing for a ladder or the like includes a support bracket adapted to be secured to the upper end of a ladder by a tie bar passing through a rung thereof. The bracket includes a bar rigidly disposed in the channel cavity of the ladder rail, and a support beam extending laterally from the bar outwardly from the side of the ladder. A plate is disposed horizontally with one edge adapted to rest on a roof or sill surface of the structure on which the ladder is leaning, with a medial portion of the plate resting on the support beam. The plate provides a safe egress from the top of the ladder to the roof or sill.

Abstract: A paint can and accessory holder for use with a ladder is provided. The holder includes a horizontal base for supporting a paint can, a vertical member having its lower end removably secured to the base, a horizontal upper cross-arm removably secured along its mid-portion to the upper end of the vertical member, and a clamp removably secured to one end of the cross-arm and adapted to releasably grip a ladder or other fixed structural member. The base includes a support mount and tray for holding a paint can, as well as an accessory tray. The upper cross-arm is provided with wet paint brush holding and storage means generally vertically juxtaposed over the paint can holding tray so that brush drippings will fall into an open paint can held by the tray. The holder is adaptable to different size paint cans. The entire holder assembly is of the knock-down type. It may be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled as desired.

Abstract: A device for mounting articles on a ladder including a main support having an end portion terminating in a lip for engagement with the rung and rail of a ladder together with means carried by said support for mounting articles thereon.

Abstract: A container holding apparatus for mounting either on a slotted horizontal work surface, such as a paint shelf of a step ladder, or outwardly from an upwardly extending support, such as a leg of a ladder, including a container-receiving assembly having a plurality of vertically extending members joined by a horizontally extending member. A first bracket is attached to the horizontal member and a first clamp member is adapted for fastening to the first bracket by a bolt received through the slotted horizontal work surface for clamping the container-receiving assembly to the work surface. A second multi-purpose bracket is removably attached to the horizontally extending member to support and stabilize the container-receiving assembly in an upright orientation on the work surface. For mounting the container-receiving assembly outwardly from the upwardly extending support, the multi-purpose bracket may be removed from the horizontally extending member and attached to one of the vertically extending members.

Abstract: A quick attaching and quick releasing roller attachment for aerial ladders on fire fighting equipment and the like to support a rope or hose and the like on the ladder includes a pair of spaced, rung embracing channels carried by an overcenter type linkage, and rope or hose supporting rollers arranged such that in a first, expanded position of the overcenter linkage the channels are positioned adjacent a selected pair of ladder rungs, and in another, latched position of the linkage the channels are moved toward one another in secure engagement with the rungs and the rollers are disposed in a position to support the rope or hose and the like in spaced relation to the rungs.

Abstract: A combination paint tray and container therefore, wherein the tray is attached to the upper edge of one side of the container with the tray and the open end of the container forming an incline with respect to the upstanding sides of the container. The bottom of the tray has mounted thereon a hook adapted to mate with the rung of a ladder and the side of the container facing the bottom side of the tray includes an arm supported and adapted to be adjustably extended so that one end may be connected to the side of the container and the other end includes a hooked portion also adapted to be engaged with another rung of a ladder. The hooked portions on both the tray and the arm extending from the side of the container are formed to provide a positive engagement with the rungs of the ladder in a manner such that the tray and container are in a relatively secure position on the ladder.