Hook Type Patents (Class 248/211)
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Patent number: 12082950Abstract: Containers and methods protect surgically-removed tissue such as cranial bone flaps for limited times during surgery. In some cases, tissue protected in such a container can be returned to the patient, lessening the need for synthetic, allographic, or xenographic alternatives. A container may include a frame defining a plurality of retention compartments, each retention compartment having an orientation and comprising sidewalls supported by the frame, wherein the sidewalls define a rim for each retention compartment in the plurality of retention compartments, wherein the orientation of a first retention compartment in the plurality of retention compartments differs from the orientation of a second retention compartment in the plurality of retention compartments.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2023Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Inventors: Brian G. Cuddy, Byron N. Bailey, Andrea H. Marshall, Jill N. Nichols
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Patent number: 11598150Abstract: A ladder-mounted equipment holding assembly and method for operating a ladder-mounted equipment holding assembly. The equipment holding assembly provides an elongated mount sleeve that is configured to slidably fit through the holes in the sides of a ladder, and receive a corresponding rung in the ladder. A pair of caps serve to centrally fasten the mount sleeve to the rung. The caps have clips that align with corresponding tracks formed in the mount sleeve. Interchangeable equipment anchoring accessories detachably attach to the free ends of the mount sleeve. The anchoring accessories comprise eclectic shapes and dimensions, such as threaded pipes, hooks, rings, and clips. The anchoring accessories serve to hold a corresponding equipment in an accessible position for a user working on the ladder. The equipment includes paint buckets, brushes, and tools pertinent to operations on ladder.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Inventor: Ryan Douglas Waller
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Patent number: 11208844Abstract: A mountable roller device for ladders. It is capable of integrating and attaching to step ladders, extension ladders, or most other standard ladders. The mountable roller device has a pair of side latches for connecting to the legs of the ladder, and also includes a plug for inserting into the void within the ladder steps of a typical ladder. Once affixed to the ladder, the ladder can be tipped and rolled along the roller wheel of the device. The roller wheel includes a groove to allow the device to be used as a pulley system with the ladder.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Inventor: Mark D. Ross
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Patent number: 10501989Abstract: A bucket holder for securing a paint bucket or the like to a side of an extension ladder and to the top step of step ladder. The bucket holder comprises a bucket support defining an opening for a bucket, the bucket support having an inner ladder-engaging side with a three-pronged rung attachment fork and an outer side with a downwardly extending grip that doubles as a step ladder attachment.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Inventor: Kelly J. McDonough
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Patent number: 10458183Abstract: The present invention pertains to a stepladder. The stepladder includes a ladder top having a plane having a front side and a rear side and a left side and a right side and a front side flange and a rear side flange and a left side flange and a right side flange. The stepladder includes a conduit holder slot for holding tubing, pipe and conduit. The conduit holder slot extends along the entire length of the top and in the right side and the left side. The conduit holder slot has a cross-section in the ladder top which is non-symmetrical. The stepladder includes a front section. The stepladder includes a rear section. A method for cutting a tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Robert C. Tiber, Joseph C. Dangrow, Tracee A. Leonardson
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Patent number: 9810022Abstract: A tool holder support structure is disclosed that may include a longitudinal support portion extending between a first end and a second end; a first brace connected to the first end, and a second brace slidably connected to the longitudinal support portion. The tool holder may include at least one threaded rod with at least one clamp surface, and a tool holder base connected to the longitudinal support portion, the tool holder base may include a tool holder opening for receiving a tool holder.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Inventor: Lawrence Ayala
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Patent number: 9790740Abstract: A step ladder step hook (110) and 45 degree offset horizontal frame (112) intersect to create an embodiment for a vertical thumb rest (114) and vertical handle (116). This handle makes it faster, safer, and easy for a user to move a can of paint or utility bucket from step to step on a step ladder. Left- or right-handed painters can maneuver their can of paint or utility bucket with our unique easy to grip handle. A lower vertical hook (118) will easily hook to a can of paint or utility bucket. The step ladder hook (110) will simply be hung to the step ladder step through the easy to grip handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventors: Stephen Albert Bardill, Vito Monteleone
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Patent number: 9597924Abstract: A bucket holder is provided with a handle portion for ergonomically carrying and holding a bucket during transportation and use. The body portion is comprised of a surface pressed up against the can, while a hook opposite from the surface holds the bail in tension, using gravity and distance between the surface and the hook to maintain tension. The holder has at least one surface that can be pressed up against the can, allowing more than one position for the handle to be located.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Antonio Bajuyo
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Patent number: 9526356Abstract: A product display shelf including a product-supporting surface and at least one arm is disclosed. The at least one arm is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the product-supporting surface, and is movable from a first position where a securing surface of the at least one arm is facing proximally to a second position where the securing surface of the at least one arm is facing distally.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Display Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew Pichel, Stephen Cummings, Anthony Camello
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Patent number: 9441641Abstract: A fan for use by firefighters includes a pair of brackets that are rotatably attached to the fan and rotatable among three position. In a first position, the bracket retains the side of the fan on a door. In a second position, hooks on the brackets allow the fan to hang from a support. In a third position, a bracket is stored and retains coiled electrical cable to the fan. The hooks selectably engage mating slots in a second fan, allowing two fans to be stacked. Extendable arms selectably retain the fan in an open window or doorway. The Invention is also a kit to retrofit an existing fan.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Inventor: Wayne Criswell
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Patent number: 9334690Abstract: A bracket for attachment to a ladder which includes a channel for engaging the vertical side rail of the ladder, the bracket having a base plate, means associated with the base plate for adjusting the width of the channel to conform to the width of the side rail; and a gripping mechanism associated with the base plate and which is movable between a first configuration wherein the bracket is frictionally engaged with the side rail and a second position releasing the side rail from frictional engagement such that the bracket can be slidably moved to a desired vertical position along the side rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey T. Colon, Daniel Anthony Sweeney
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Patent number: 9045940Abstract: A paint can shelf attaches to a sliding extension ladder fly section. The shelf includes two parallel arms which reach through hollow rungs of the sliding extension ladder fly section, whereby the shelf is raised and lowered with the sliding extension ladder fly section. Slides are attached to the arms on each side of the sliding extension ladder fly section and include low friction surfaces facing the fixed extension ladder section. The slides allow somewhat loose tolerances in the engagement of the arms with the ladder preventing the ladder sections from binding when the ladder is extended or lowered.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Inventor: David Walters
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Patent number: 8919713Abstract: The disclosure and claims herein are directed to a paint can holder for attachment to a ladder, the paint can holder comprising a shaft having a first end, a second end, a top surface with a first friction area at the first end of the shaft, and a bottom surface with a second friction area at the second end of the shaft, configured such that inserting the shaft inside a rung of the ladder secures the paint can holder to the ladder, and a holding portion coupled to the second end of the shaft, the holding portion comprising a groove configured to receive a handle of a paint can, at least one opening, and at least one magnetic area.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventor: Dennis W. Reusser
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Patent number: 8919706Abstract: A gas distribution mounting bracket for gas grills that simultaneously secures a gas distribution manifold to the fire box and support frame of the gas grill.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLCInventors: J. Michael Alden, Paul Robert Behnke
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Patent number: 8887867Abstract: A convenient ladder stabilization device for holding a ladder in place on a support surface. The device may attach to a lower rung of a ladder and extend and contact the support surface behind the ladder. The device of the present invention acts to secure and stabilize the bottom of the ladder to prevent the base of the ladder from sliding, skidding, or otherwise moving while a user is on the ladder. The present invention further provides for a lightweight and easy to use device that may be removably attached to any conventional ladder. The ladder stabilization device does not require any material alteration to the ladder and thus will not void the warranty of a conventional ladder when used in combination. The present invention improves user safety and reduces the need for having a second individual support the base of the ladder.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventors: Glenda Blazin, Thomas Corley
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Publication number: 20140306077Abstract: The “Holiday Light Looper” is intended for utility in the holiday ornamental string light market. There currently are no apparatus available for hands-free hanging and storage of ornamental string lights. The reverse fish hook design of the Holiday Light Looper allows the string lights to be draped around the lower loop for easy, tangle-free hanging, while the upper reverse loop is used to hang the string lights from a ladder, gutter, trouser belt loop and for storage. The total design, as seen in (FIG. 1.), allows both hands to be available for attaching the string lights to the house, tree or bushes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Kelly Patricia O'Meara, James David Haskins
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Patent number: 8794381Abstract: A bracket (60) for securing a first kickboard (62) transversely of a second kickboard (54) comprises a socket (64) for receiving an end of the first kickboard and a clip (70) for securing the bracket to the second kickboard, the clip comprising a lateral extension (76) aligned with the longitudinal axis of the second kickboard for stabilizing the bracket thereon. Also disclosed are (1) a telescopic rail (46) for use in forming a guard or safety barrier for builders' trestles, staging, scaffolding or the like, comprising inner and outer telescopic parts (80, 82), in which the inner part is prevented from sliding free of the outer part in use; (2) a brace for stabilizing adjacent trestles; (3) a ladder support bracket; (4) removable safety rail components and (5) a longitudinal kickboard bracket attached to a trestle crossmember.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Safestand LimitedInventor: Liam Clear
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Patent number: 8746498Abstract: A cooler has a body that includes a bottom and at least one wall forming a cavity therein. The cooler can also include a lid rotatably or otherwise removably coupled to the wall of the body. The cooler also includes a spout provided in the lid for obtaining liquid stored in the cavity of the cooler body. The cooler also include a handle assembly rotatably coupled to either the lid or the body. The handle assembly include at least one handle arm having a first end rotatably coupled to either the lid or the body and a second, distal end coupled to a handle. One or more hook features are coupled to, rotatably coupled to, slidably disposed within, or generally provided with or adjacent to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Igloo Products, Corp.Inventors: John Ethan Maldonado, James B. Duke
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Patent number: 8672279Abstract: A reversible ladder-mounted support and tray has a bracket designed to be removably affixed to the combination of a rail of a ladder and over a rung just adjacent to the rail. A first fitting is provided that overlies the rail and a second fitting overlies the rung. Concerning the second fitting overlying the rung, in fact, two such fittings are also provided that are essentially back-to-back. In this way, the support may be removably installed on either of the opposed rails of the ladder so that the support can extend laterally to either side of the ladder. Attached to the first fitting designed to overlie the rail is an elongated rod to which is mounted an elongated tube or sleeve having a split and a locking mechanism. The split allows the tube to slide freely over the rod and the locking mechanism may be engaged to narrow the split to lock the position and orientation of the tube thereon.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventors: Martin Alexander Theodore Schirmacher, Ralph Lee Pasley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140008503Abstract: A painting accessory support for use with a paint bucket having a handle and a ladder having a rail is disclosed. The painting accessory support includes a hook and a finger loop. The hook is sized to receive the rail of the ladder and includes a first end and a second end. The finger loop is attached to the hook between the first end and the second end. The finger loop is sized to receive a user's finger during movement of the painting accessory support from one location to another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Daniel A. Sweeney, David C. May, Maria P. Costello
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Patent number: 8534621Abstract: An assembly for hanging ladders from surfaces such as ceilings and walls. The assembly includes a first ladder hanger that defines an aperture that receives a first end of the ladder and a second ladder hanger that receives a second end of the ladder. The second ladder hanger includes movable members that can be moved to permit the second end of the ladder to be stored in the storage space and can further retain the ladder in the storage space. In one implementation, rotating members are used to manipulate the ladder hanger into a storage configuration, in another implementation; pivoting members are used.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Paul W. Anderson
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Publication number: 20130200230Abstract: An adjustable step ladder paint bucket holder incorporates a support plate with an angled grasping flange to be secured to a step ladder top step. An adjustable can bottom support extends from the support plate and adjustable rim supports are attached to the support plate to tangentially receive the circumference of the can. An adjustable hook receives a handle on the can to secure the can to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: Carl Christiansen
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Patent number: 8366061Abstract: A holder for a paint container can be used on uneven surfaces. The holder comprises a support base. Pivotally coupled to the support base is at least one leg and/or a lifting member. The at least one leg is selectively positionable for fixing the angular orientation of the at least one leg relative to the paint container support base. The lifting member may be located to support a paint container across a lateral axis extending substantially above a combined center of gravity of the holder and the paint container.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Innovative Technology DevelopmentInventors: Joseph Lorney Rose, Larry Steven Gagne
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Patent number: 7963490Abstract: A ridge clip is disclosed that is useful for attaching lights or other decorations to the ridge of a roof without compromising the seal on ridge shingles. The ridge clip includes a shingle hook that affixes to the overhanging portion of a shingle, and an extension arm that extends long enough to mount the decoration on the roof ridge. Ridge clips may be provided as an adapter for existing shingle tabs, or as stand-alone devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Aaron Pat Pritchard
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Patent number: 7950612Abstract: A container device having a paint receptacle allows a user to easily access paint with a brush while working on a ladder. The container device includes one or more fixed brackets for attachment to a desired ladder rung and a pivotable bracket to stabilize the container device on a lower ladder rung. The paint receptacle maintains the paint in a convenient manner during use and includes an interior wipe board for removing excess paint from a paint brush and a brush clamp for storing a paint brush when not in use. A lid and handle are also included for tightly sealing any remaining paint therein during transportation and storage. A fabric cover having a series of pockets can be placed on the lower portion of the container device for carrying various painting tools and accessories.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: C & W Container CorporationInventor: Michael E. Conner, Sr.
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Patent number: 7913964Abstract: A painting pail system includes a bucket, a bucket support, and a brace for the support. The bucket has an open top. The open top has a rod mounted thereacross. The support may be a U-shaped support having a pair of arms extending from a base, where the base is mounted to the substantially vertical brace so as to extend the arms substantially horizontally from the brace. The rod is mounted at its ends to distal ends of the arms, that is, distal from the base. The upper end of the brace includes a pair of mounting hooks spaced apart laterally so as to hook over an upper rung. The brace is elongate and its lower end is adapted to engage against a lower rung. A selectively engageable third hook latches the pair of mounting hooks onto the upper rung. The bucket may be removed from the support by releasing a latch arm mounted on the support.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Samuel Kennedy
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Patent number: 7819366Abstract: An integral paint brush holder (10) having a base (22) and a post (24). The post (24) has a lower end (26), an intermediate portion (28) and an upper end (30). The lower end (26) is connected to the base (22). The intermediate portion (28) extends upwardly from the lower end (26) while the upper end (30) is supported above the intermediate portion (28). In addition, the paint brush holder (10) has at least one generally horizontal support (40) extending from the upper end (30) of the post (24) and having an associated distal end (46). Furthermore, the paint brush holder (10) has a hook (50) on the intermediate portion (28) of the post (24). The hook (50) is vertically between the base (22) and the support (40), and the hook (50) has a downwardly opening shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventors: Henry F. Paga, Jr., Guy D. Vaiasicca
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Publication number: 20100237207Abstract: A paint tray holder for mounting on the leg of a ladder features a mounting plate engaging a side wall of the paint tray for attachment thereto, and a support arm connected to the mounting plate to extend outwardly away therefrom to a location beneath the paint tray at a distance from the mounting plate. A tray carrying member supported on the arm member at the position beneath the paint tray extends in a direction transverse to the arm member to engage a bottom wall of the paint tray at multiple positions therealong. A clamp on the mounting plate clamps the ladder leg between stationary and movable clamping members, the movable one of which is swingable away from the stationary member and out from between adjacent rungs of the ladder to allow sliding of the holder along ladder leg for re-clamping at a different position therealong.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Manuel A. Cabral
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Patent number: 7789359Abstract: An auxiliary cable bracket having a main plate and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the main plate and is positioned spaced apart from the main plate such that the frame of a ladder rack section can be positioned therebetween. At least one tooth is formed on a surface of at least one of the mounting plate and the main plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Joseph A Chopp, Jr., Lawrence E. Mosley, Jr.
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Patent number: 7789358Abstract: A two piece plastic paint can hook has a transverse bracket with an integral downward pointing bucket hook. A channel in the transverse bracket accepts a tip of a plastic rung hook. The rung hook is assembled through the channel, thus setting a stem of the rung hook in a pivoting mount in the transverse channel. The devise is suited to hang a paint can from either the left or the right side of a ladder rung.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: Michael Sidney Adams
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Patent number: 7588225Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for detachably securing cans for use in plumbing, painting, construction, and home improvement. The devices are configured for mounting a structure such as a ladder, scaffold, bench, tool box, saw horse, table, railing, pipe, wood, lumber, metal, or plastic support or other object and further configured for detachably securing cans, such as cans containing PVC glue or primer for a plumber's use. In one device, the securing members have two arms configured to be arranged in an open state for receiving the can with substantially zero insertion force. In that device, the arms have end portions with latching members configured to join together in a first engagement position with the can. In a closed state, the latching members are in a partially overlapping configuration that pulls the arms tightly around the circumference of the can and thereby supplies a compression fit with high pull-apart strength.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Inventor: Marvin Wawerski
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Patent number: 7520479Abstract: A container device having a paint receptacle allows a user to easily access paint with a brush while working on a ladder. The container device includes a pair of fixed brackets for attachment to a desired ladder rung and a pivotable bracket to stabilize the container device on a lower ladder rung. The paint receptacle maintains the paint in a convenient manner during use and includes an interior wipe board for removing excess paint from a paint brush and a brush clamp for storing a paint brush when not in use. A lid and handle are also included for tightly sealing any remaining paint therein during transportation and storage. A fabric cover having a series of pockets can be placed on the lower portion of the container device for carrying various painting tools and accessories.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventor: Michael E. Conner, Sr.
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Publication number: 20080251316Abstract: A scaffold access ladder bracket assembly is shown and described. The assembly can be used to attach an access ladder having side rails to a scaffold. The assembly includes a bracket body that includes bent portion terminating in hooked ends. The hooked ends wedge the bracket body against the side rails. The assembly also can include ramped portions connected to the bent portion and spaced apart from the hooked ends to create ladder receiving channels for receiving the ladder side rails. And the assembly includes a locking mechanism connected to the bracket body for lockably engaging the bracket body to ladder side rails. Also disclosed is a method of installing a scaffold access ladder on a scaffold using the assembly. The assembly provides a bracket assembly that requires no tools to install and/or dismantle in at least some instances (e.g., when the assembly is connected to a ladder), and thus, is easy to use and handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: THYSSENKRUPP SAFWAY, INC.Inventors: Scott David Libert, Robert P. Wiegers
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Publication number: 20080230663Abstract: A system of increased safety when performing work using a ladder is described. The system includes a ladder bracket for temporarily attachment of a ladder to a structure to stabilize or secure the ladder. The bracket is easy to install and acts to limit or prevent slippage of the ladder laterally or away from the structure and generally promotes a greater margin of safety. In addition, the system includes a bracket for temporarily, yet securely, attaching a safety railing to a ladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: John R. Svehlek
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Patent number: 7410137Abstract: A support device is disclosed for supporting an article. The device has a shank having a first and a second end. The first end may be driven into a member for securing the shank therein. A first and a second support member outwardly extend from the shank. The first and the second support member support the article when attached to or suspended from at least one of the first and the second support member.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: AT&T Delaware Intellectual Property, Inc.Inventors: Fred Diggle, Knox Faulkner
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Patent number: 7255379Abstract: A strainer gripping and lifting assembly includes a generally horizontally orientated elongated member that has a first end and a second end. A hook member is attached to the second end of the elongated member and hangs downwardly from the elongated member. A stabilizer is attached to and extends downwardly from the elongated member. The stabilizer is positioned for selectively abutting a peripheral wall of a strainer basket when the hook member removably engages a handle of the strainer basket. A handhold is attached to an upper surface of the elongated member. The handhold is positioned generally adjacent to the first end of the elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Inventor: Lawrence D. Adams, Jr.
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Patent number: 7229055Abstract: Holding hook for a mutual blocking position retaining of a first type of a scaffold elements (4) at a second type of scaffold elements (5) in a scaffold and consisting of a holding part 811) that relative to an axis (9) is pivotally applied to a fixed holding part (2). This pivotally applied holding part (11) is shiftable between a holding position in which the pivoted holding part is blocked and a releasing position for the scaffold elements. The pivoted holding part (11) is also displaceable along the axis (9) and is equipped with a blocking part (13), that at a first axial displacement position in the blocking position of the holding hook blocks the pivoted holding part in its holding position by impace towards a fixed blocking surface (27) in the fixed holding part. In a second axial displacement position outside the blocking surface (27), the pivoted holding part is allowed to be shifted to a releasing position.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Pluseight Technology ABInventor: Harry Wallther
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Patent number: 7156352Abstract: A accessory container attachment for a paint can comprising an inexpensive plastic paint can caddy having a substantially rectangular container housing with multi-compartments adapted to fit securely to a paint can. The substantially rectangular container housing having one side thereof curved to conform to the curvature of the paint can, and attached thereto is a detachable strap member used in combination with a slot extending downwardly in the curved side for detachably securing the housing to a paint can. A plurality of various-shaped extrusions may be molded into compartments on the side walls of the housing to hold accessories such as a paintbrush, paint can top, small and tools, measuring tape and the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventor: Dennis Cudney
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Patent number: 7143987Abstract: A device for supporting a container having a wire handle and a sidewall on a support structure is disclosed. The device includes a pair of spaced apart side members, with each of the side members having an upper portion adapted to engage the support structure and a notch sized to receive the wire handle. A central portion of the device is disposed between the side members, with the central portion defining a receiving area sized and shaped to receive the container such that the receiving area engages only the sidewall of the container. The device further includes a pair of spaced apart accessory supports that extend generally upward from the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Inventor: Ted Salani
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Patent number: 7044270Abstract: A hook attachment for a ladder is provided and includes a pair of curved members, each of the curved members being formed in a tapered shape having a base portion of a first cross-sectional area and a tip portion of a second cross-sectional area smaller than the first cross-sectional area. A cross-sectional area between the base portion and the tip portion decreases in a substantially continuous manner in a direction from the base portion to the tip portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Werner Co.,Inventors: Kevin McIntire, Roy B. Bendickson
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Patent number: 7044424Abstract: An article holder for a barrel cooler has a lip for fitting on the top end of the barrel sidewall and a tray attached to the lip for holding containers which indicate the contents of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Display Industries, LLC.Inventors: James David Robertson, David Bernstein
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Patent number: 7000876Abstract: A tray for use in conjunction with a ladder bracket includes a plurality of upwardly opening compartments that may be used to hold paint, tools, or other painting supplies or implements. The bottom of the painter's tray is provided with structural features to engage a ladder bracket. A pair of downwardly opening channels are formed in the bottom surface, the channels being continuous, concentric, and curved in circular fashion to receive the hoop portion of two common sizes of ladder brackets. Both channels open to a slot opening that receives the tang portion of the ladder bracket. A plurality of tab members are mounted on posts extending downwardly from the bottom of the tray, and are rotatable to extend over the channels and secure a ladder bracket hoop portion therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Searcy EnterprisesInventor: Marilyn Searcy
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Patent number: 6994188Abstract: A ladder support attachment having a support member, a stop member, and a pair of spaced legs therebetween. The legs terminate at one end in hooks or brackets that are placed over the rungs of a ladder. The attachment quickly and easily attaches to a ladder with no tools and spaces and stabilizes the ladder a predetermined distance from a structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Inventor: Mark Victor Hockensmith
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Patent number: 6848540Abstract: An apparatus for attachment to the rungs of a ladder to securely hold a bucket and other accessories. The apparatus is readily detachable from the ladder rungs for movement along the ladder. The apparatus includes engagement members for gripping the ladder rungs and a spring for biasing the engagement members against the ladder rungs. The apparatus may have a pivotable arm to which a variety of accessories may be attached.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Inventor: Kevin L. Kvam
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Publication number: 20040173717Abstract: Holding hook for a mutual blocking position retaining of a first type of a scaffold elements (4) at a second type of scaffold elements (5) in a scaffold and consisting of a holding part 811) that relative to an axis (9) is pivotally applied to a fixed holding part (2). This pivotally applied holding part (11) is shiftable between a holding position in which the pivoted holding part is blocked and a releasing position for the scaffold elements. The pivoted holding part (11) is also displaceable along the axis (9) and is equipped with a blocking part (13), that at a first axial displacement position in the blocking position of the holding hook blocks the pivoted holding part in its holding position by impace towards a fixed blocking surface (27) in the fixed holding part. In a second axial displacement position outside the blocking surface (27), the pivoted holding part is allowed to be shifted to a releasing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventor: Harry Wallther
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Patent number: 6783103Abstract: A device for supporting a container having a wire handle and a sidewall on a support structure is disclosed. The device includes a pair of spaced apart side members, with each of the side members having an upper portion adapted to engage the support structure and a notch sized to receive the wire handle. A central portion of the device is disposed between the side members, with the central portion defining a receiving area sized and shaped to receive the container such that the receiving area engages only the sidewall of the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventor: Theodore R. Salani
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Patent number: 6585204Abstract: A can holder has oppositely extending hook members adapted to suspend the can from a ladder rung in a forwardly inclined position. The bail of the can is accommodated by a groove open to the top of the holder and located forwardly of the hook members to hold the bail rearwardly from the mouth of the can to facilitate the transfer of material into and out of the can.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Inventor: Steven R. Haertzen
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Patent number: 6550577Abstract: A safety device, for securing a ladder to more than one structure type. The device includes a base, having one or more connection holes, designed to secure the safety device to a first structure type through the connection holes. The device also includes a securing section, coupled to the base section, designed to secure the safety device to a second structure type. The device may optionally include a support, removably coupled to the base, designed to engage a front edge of a gutter, to prevent structural damage to the gutter when the ladder rests on the gutter. The device may also include a removable bracket portion, having one or more bracket connection holes, perpendicularly oriented to, and coupled to, the base, and designed to secure the safety device to a third structure type, through the bracket connection holes, when the support engages the front edge of the gutter.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Inventor: Billie J. Allgire
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Publication number: 20030052242Abstract: A device for supporting a container having a wire handle and a sidewall on a support structure is disclosed. The device includes a pair of spaced apart side members, with each of the side members having an upper portion adapted to engage the support structure and a notch sized to receive the wire handle. A central portion of the device is disposed between the side members, with the central portion defining a receiving area sized and shaped to receive the container such that the receiving area engages only the sidewall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventor: Theodore R. Salani
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Patent number: 6513771Abstract: A paint holder is disclosed that has a rectangular container with a top opening for receiving liquids such as paint, laquer, denatured alcohol, and has a handle, a hanging hook, and a splash guard. Inside the container is an elongated ledge to rest a paint roller sleeve or paint brush bristles, while the roller or brush handle rests on the uppermost edge of the holder opposing the elongated ledge. The uppermost edge is also a straight edge that may be used to remove excess paint from the roller or brush. A user may hold the paint holder by the handle or may hang the device from a ladder or scaffolding rung so the user may always maintain one hand upon the support device while applying the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2000Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Inventor: Kenneth L. Tucker