Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (10) for a drinks container, for example a can, a beaker or a cup, which is intended for installation, for example, in a dashboard (12) of a motor vehicle. The invention proposes arranging, for example, a storage compartment (28) in the holder (10), which storage compartment (28) can be extended, for example in the manner of a drawer, when the holder (10) is not being used. The invention has the advantage that the installation space required for the holder (10) is additionally used for accommodating the storage compartment (28).

Abstract: The paint can holder is adapted for mounting on the rungs of a ladder and holding a paint can thereon while allowing the painter to attend to his work with both his hands free. The holder comprises a vertically mountable elongated member which has a curved part at the top, which is shaped to engage an upper rung of a ladder. The elongated member also has an attachment at its bottom end, which is constructed to snappingly engage a lower rung. The elongated member comprises a support which is provided between the curved part and the attachment. The holder comprises a brace which is arranged to hold the paint can and to be fixed along the elongated member. A paint brush handle holder may be provided along the curved part of the elongated member.

Abstract: A bracket pivotally mounted on a bracket support is used to removably attach a container to the side of a ladder. The bracket and bracket support are affixed to the container by attachment means. In a preferred embodiment, the bracket support is integral to the container and is a lip disposed on an upstanding peripheral wall. The container includes a bottom panel and an upstanding peripheral wall defining the interior of the container. The lip is disposed on the upstanding peripheral wall proximate to the top portion of the upstanding peripheral wall. The lip extends laterally outward from the upstanding peripheral wall and includes an outward facing rail contact surface. Pivot supports disposed at a position intermediate the rail contact surface of the lip and the first wall section of the container attach a bracket to the lip.

Abstract: The ladder supported container of the present invention includes a bottom panel and an upstanding peripheral wall defining the interior of the container. A lip is disposed on the upstanding peripheral wall proximate to the top portion of the upstanding peripheral wall. The lip extends laterally outwardly from the upstanding peripheral wall and includes an outward facing rail contact surface. The lip typically further includes two pivot supports disposed at a position intermediate the rail contact surface of the lip and the first wall section of the container. The container further includes a U-shaped bracket disposed within the pivot supports. The bracket includes a rail engaging section disposed outwardly from the rail contact surface of the lip at a spaced apart lateral distance from the rail contact surface of the lip. The spaced apart distance defines a ladder rail receiving gap.

Abstract: A vehicle lift rack is provided as a mounted tool organizer for use with a conventional vehicle lift rack of a type having rack arms. A pair of support hooks, for grasping the rack arm in a manner that allows a containment volume to be supported through gravity impingement, without the necessity for permanent fasteners. The main containment volume is formed in a boxlike fashion and includes a hinged, lockable lid.

Abstract: The invention is a canister support device for a ladder. Specifically, it is designed to hold a paint can on the ladder providing access to the paint while standing on the ladder. The support is made of heavy aluminum or stainless steel and comprises two rung-engaging hooks and a hook for the paint can. The rung-engaging hooks are adjustable for any size rung.

Abstract: A remote controller holder for permitting hands free holding a remoter controller by a user. The remote controller holder includes an elongate carrier having spaced apart pair of arm portions and an elongate middle portion connecting the arm portions together. The arm portions each have spaced apart elongate front and back segments, and an elongate bottom segment connecting the front and back segments of the respective arm portion together. The back segments of the arm portions are coupled to the middle portion. The arm portions are designed for resting a remote controller thereon. A generally U-shaped bracket is coupled to the middle portion of the elongate carrier. A bolt is extended through the bracket. The bolt is designed for extending through a looped end of a neck strap secured around a user's neck.

Abstract: A paint cup and brush holder configured in an uprightly disposed conical shape having a compartment for containing paint and an adjacent compartment for holding a brush. A doctor exists between the two compartments and at a level lower than the upper edge of the entire container for wiping the excess paint from the brush. There is a handle on the container and also a pour spout. The entire container is arranged in the conical shape so that it can be stacked in a plurality of containers.

Abstract: A ladder caddy apparatus includes a rung hook portion which includes an upper hook region and a lower hook region. A rail bracket assembly is connected to the lower hook region, and an item-support assembly is connected to the rail bracket assembly. A rear portion of the upper hook region extends behind the lower hook region. The rail bracket assembly extends behind the lower hook region. The lower hook region and a front portion of the rail bracket assembly are coplanar. The upper hook region and the lower hook region extend along a longitudinal hook axis. The item-support assembly extends along an item-support axis. The longitudinal hook axis and the item-support axis are perpendicular to one another. The rail bracket assembly includes a rail-reception bracket, and a screw clamp assembly is attached to the rail-reception bracket. The item-support assembly includes a support strut connected to the rail bracket assembly. The support strut includes an upwardly curved distal strut end.

Abstract: The multi-purpose Combo Jack.TM. tool combines the functions of a ladder jack, a roof bracket and a roof hooks into one piece of equipment. There are a pair of hooks attached to a rail supporting arm which is pivotably connected to a bracket body arm. The bracket body arm includes the plank stop lever and a retractable nailing blade. A combination support arm is connected to the rail support arm at either the tri-function setting or the steep roof bracket setting, and is also connected to the upward or downward slots in the bracket body arm (or at the end but not in a slot). The tool includes a safety stop as part of the retractable nailing blade, a ladder lock, and a safety protrusion to prevent collapse of the tool because of slippage along the bracket body arm by the combination support arm.

Abstract: A one-piece, integral device made up of linear rods and having a basket portion and a hook portion, the latter for mounting it on a step ladder. The basket holds an ordinary tool box. Also the basket portion has side hooks for mounting extra tools and instrumentalities.

Abstract: A container support bracket for use with a ladder to support a container having a wire handle is provided. The container support bracket has a container support member preferably pivotally attached to a rung engagement structure. The container support member has a second extension member, a first support member and a second support member, which in combination are preferably in the form of an inverted T-shape. For use with hollow rung ladders, the rung engagement structure has a first extension member which is adapted to be inserted into a hollow rung of the ladder. For use with flat rung ladders, the rung engagement structure is adapted to engage a flat rung of the ladder. Such structures are provided which have at least one support member which rests on the top of the engaged rung and anti-rotation member to keep the structure in place when a paint can is hung from the container support member.

Abstract: A paint tray includes a bottom, front wall, back wall, sidewalls, and a mounting bracket connected to the side walls. The mounting bracket has parallel legs, each leg including a foot at one end and a hook at the other end. The feet extend outward of the legs and are pivoted at the tops of opposite sidewalls of the tray for movement of the bracket from a storage position within the tray to an operating position behind the tray. A crossbar connects the hook ends of the legs. The hooks engage the top step of a step ladder, with the legs overlying the top step and the tray hanging from the top step in a substantially vertical attitude.

Abstract: A bracket designed to support a paint bucket or similar vessel to the outside of a conventional modern ladder comprised of two rails and a plurality of rungs consisting of a generally--U-shaped form with the capability of attachment to a band and shaped so as to firmly hold onto a rail of said ladder and yet be easy to remove from the ladder with a simple upward motion. One segment, the inner segment is shaped to conform on its lower surface to the upper flat surface of a modern ladder rung. Another segment is of sufficient length to cover the width of a ladder rail and is set to the first segment so that the surface of its greatest plane is at an angle of 95 to 115 degrees to the plane of the first segment's lower surface. The third segment has on its largest surface a means of attachment to a band which may allow movement of the bracket along said band, said band may be adjustable in circumference.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a paint roller tray to a paint bucket is provided. The bracket includes a cradle for receiving a paint tray in an angled relation above the bucket. The cradle is centrally fixed atop a first rod, the first rod having a top and a bottom portion. The top portion includes a securing element to secure the paint tray to the cradle. The bottom portion includes a rectangular support element which is affixed centrally and perpendicularly to the bottom portion of the first rod. Intermediate the top portion and the bottom portion is an U-shaped cover which is nested in a downward fashion atop the first rod. The cover has a pair of legs affixed thereto in parallel relation which straddle the rim of the bucket. The legs depend downwardly from intermediate the two lips of the cover. The legs are secured to the lips. A first leg remains outside the bucket, is adjustable in height, and acts as a stabilization support for the main portion of the bracket.

Abstract: A combined ladder hook and bracket assembly including a bracket section with a first face angled with respect to a second face, a pair of opposing rung engaging gaffs on the distal ends of the bracket section and an arm interconnected with the bracket section. The arm includes a hook for attaching an article to the arm. The combined ladder hook and bracket assembly attaches to a ladder and a paint can or a tool attaches to the hook.

Abstract: A device for holding containers, particularly plastic oil bottles, in the inverted position whereby the container may be completely emptied without the need for someone to hold the container the entire time. The invention comprises a pair of container lock plates, pivotally secured together, and each having an aperture approximately one and five-sixteenths inches in diameter; larger than the approximate one inch diameter of the neck of standard oil bottles. The lock plates further include a spring loaded clamp which is clipped over the edge of an oil funnel placed within the oil inlet tube of the engine to be serviced. After the invention is clipped into place on the oil funnel, the oil container is next inverted with its mouth and neck placed downward through the lock plate apertures. The lock plates are then pivoted in opposite directions, effectively decreasing the size of the opening and locking the oil container in place in an inverted position for emptying.

Abstract: A cable holder is disclosed for use in conjunction with a boat having a deck handrail and at least one support rail extending downwardly from and supporting the handrail. A cable holder includes an elongated body having a first and second end. A first hook is formed on the first end of the body which is dimensioned to fit over and be secured to the top rail of the boat. A second hook is formed on the second or opposite end of the body and is dimensioned to receive and support electrical cables of the type commonly used to electrically power boats when they are docked. A third hook is secured to a midpoint of the body and is dimensioned to releasably lock onto the support rail of the boat to prevent dislodgement of the cable holder from the boat rail. A fourth hook is optionally secured to the body to carry still further electrical lines, such as telephone lines and television cables.

Abstract: The invention provides a hanger for suspending a paint bucket from the rung of a ladder. The hanger includes an elongated member having an upper portion provided with a downwardly turned hook that can be placed around the rung to suspend the hanger from the rung. The elongated member also includes an upwardly turned hook from which the handle of the bucket is suspended, and a support member on the lower part of the elongated member that supports the side of the paint bucket. The upwardly turned hook, the downwardly turned hook and the support member are positioned to cooperate to hold the bucket beneath the ladder and tipped toward the ladder with the handle of the bucket held out of the way and the top of the bucket in an optimum position between the rungs of the ladder.

Abstract: A universally adaptable hanger for suspending a can from a ladder has a ladder rung engaging member which fits over the top and front and rear faces of a ladder rung, and a hanger arm attached generally perpendicularly to the ladder rung engaging member to laterally traverse front and side surfaces of a side vertical member of a ladder and an outboard distal end which extends laterally beyond the side vertical member of a ladder to provide a stable hanging point for a can handle.

Abstract: A holder for paint pots or a similar container having an external or an internal collar includes a carrier member and a container engagement member connected therewith. The container engagement member comprises a supporting part adapted to rest along the internal side of the container, and a catching part having a connecting portion which extends outwards from the upper edge of the supporting part in its position of use and is adapted to pass over the upper edge of the container. The end of the connecting portion is connected with a hook, which is adapted to catch below the internal collar, if any, of the container, the free end of the hook facing the supporting part. The supporting part further has a retaining strip on the side facing the hook, which strip is adapted to engage with the external collar of the container.

Abstract: A support device for utilization on a ladder comprising an elongate base member having a pair of long edges, between which a mounting device is provided such that the base member can be secured to an upper part of a ladder. An elongate receptacle extends for substantially the entire length of the base member, with the ends as well as the upper portion of the receptacle being open, and with a restraint device defined in a mid portion of the receptacle. A slidable member of elongate configuration is provided, having a dimension such as to be able to reside in the elongate receptacle. The slidable member has first and second ends as well as a longitudinal centerline, with a slot extending along the centerline for a substantial portion of the length of the slidable member, with the slot extending relatively close to the first end of the slidable member. A component support device is provided on the second end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool box that has a lid that may be unobstructedly opened while the box is suspended by its own hanger from a horizontal member of a scaffold. Moreover, the tool box is designed to block rotation of the box while suspended, so that it may be opened, closed, and accessed while remaining out of the way in its hanging position on the scaffold.

Abstract: A receptacle support for supporting a receptacle such as a paint can on a ladder rung or rail. The receptacle support is constructed of a steel rod having a plurality of bends to provide a hook end and a clamp receiving end. There is a bend in the center of the rod to provide a pair of arms. The bend has an angle greater than 90 degrees, where the hook end engages an end of a ladder rail and one of the arms rests on a rung. The other arm extends downwardly where a clamp holds a receptacle on the outside of the ladder. A spring securing device attached to the steel rod and stretched so it attaches to the hook end. When the securing device is in place the receptacle support and spring encircle a ladder rail to stabilize the receptacle holder and receptacle.

Abstract: A handle for a paint can suspends the can securely from a ladder rung in a stationary mode in either an upright position with the can full of paint and the bottom resting upon an adjacent lower rung, or in an inclined position for easier access with the can partially full and the front wall resting against an adjacent lower rung, and includes a transverse hand grip member connected between two side supporting members having elongated vertical elements, straight horizontal elements, and dependent vertical elements, forming a hook structure to engage the ladder rung, and being pivotally attached to the can so that the handle may be folded against the can for storage.

Abstract: For usage with conventional bucket-like containers for paints and being conventionally provided with an arcuate, pivotably-attached bail, a paint bucket holder that is reliably removably engageable among selectable, horizontally extending ladder rungs. The paint bucket holder has three components that respectively serially extend along a central vertical-plane. The uppermost component is an easily manually graspable ear component that lies along an upright-web positioned along the vertical-plane, and which ear manual grasping capability preferably takes the form of a horizontally-flanged horizontal-opening for the ear component. The central component is a central-hook-component which includes horizontal-webs extending bi-directionally from the upright-web so as to non-rotatably engage a selectable ladder rung. The lowermost component is a lower-hook component for stably engaging the upwardly extendable pivotal bail of a conventional paint bucket.

Abstract: The holder has an elongated base portion adapted to extend from above one rung of a ladder to below an immediately lower rung, and an elongated cantilevered portion extending integrally from the upper end of the base portion at an angle of preferably less than 90 degrees therefrom. The distal end of the cantilevered portion has an upward hook-like projection to support the bail or handle of a paint can or the like. Preferably, a substantial portion of the cantilevered portion has a cross-section in the form of an upwardly-opening U-shape defining a trough to hold a paint brush, with a drain hole being provided through the bottom of the trough near the distal end. The cantilevered portion preferably has a dam piece near its distal end between the distal end and the location of the drain hole, so that paint cannot run past the dam piece, and can only drain out the drain hole.

Abstract: A ladder accessory (10) is conveniently mounted on a ladder (L) having spaced side rails (S) and a plurality of spaced rungs (R, R') connected thereto. The ladder accessory (10) includes a mounting means 46 and a support fixture which may be a tray (12) having side walls (22, 24) and an end wall (20) which all terminate in a marginal rim (26). A cover (14) covers at least a portion of the tray (12) and is slidably engagable on the rim (26). A support member (46) extends transversely from one of the side walls (22) to form an arrangement to mount the ladder accessory (10) on a ladder side rail (S). Hooks (54, 55) engage rungs (R, R') of the ladder (L) to hold the tray assembly (10) substantially parallel to the side rail (S). The support fixture may be some other suitable fixture such as a shelf member (64).

Abstract: A holder for detachably mounting a receptacle, such as a paint can, to a ladder has a generally L-shaped body having a foot portion and a back portion. The back portion is connected to a U-shaped curved portion and extension portion which form a hook for attaching the holder to a first rung of the ladder. The foot portion is connected to a front portion and rests on a second rung beneath the first rung of the ladder. A pivotable restraint member is attached to the back portion. This restraint member encloses the receptacle when it is resting on the foot portion in order to hold the receptacle on the holder. This holder can easily and quickly be mounted to the ladder. A top opening in the receptacle is easily accessed when using the holder. The restraint member is pivotable so that the holder can fold flat for transport and storage.

Abstract: A support tray for a ladder, scaffold and the like that includes a load-bearing support bar or strut that is secured to ladder structure below the tray and includes means for adjusting the length of the support bar to maintain the tray in a substantially horizontal disposition for supporting paint containers, tools and the like regardless of the particular ladder step spacing or its angle of disposition at the workplace. The support tray is detachable and adapted to be secured to and removed from a ladder and adapted to support tools, paint containers on a substantially planar floor member and integral upstanding walls. A tray member securing device of clamp is operatively connected to the tray member for securing the tray member to the ladder in a horizontal position at a predetermined height of the ladder.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices which adapt to and attach to ladders and step ladders to enhance the balance and stability of the user and to provide support for equipment, tools and supplies. Supporting means comprising a wide foot plate and supporting means comprising a rigid shaft utensil support constitute the basic elements of the invention. The foot plate support enhances the stability, balance and comfort of the user thereby permitting the user to work for longer periods of time and freeing the users' hands.The rigid shaft utensil support is inserted through the rung of a ladder to support tools, equipment, supplies, etc., which may be placed thereon or suspended therefrom.

Abstract: A sleeve fits securely over a ladder rail with attached hooks over at least two rungs of the ladder. Interchangeable hook components may be rounded recessed hooks for extension-type ladders or flat angled hooks for step ladder. The hook components are adjustably attached to the sleeve. Brackets for utility attachments are pivotally secured to the sleeve with two bolts through a half circle slot and central hole through the sleeve. Paint buckets, paint trays and utility trays may all be pivotally attached. A hand railing, safety railing support and holder for paint brushes and other tools may also be attached.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting on a vertical member such as a wall stud which may be dimensioned for example as a two by four or a two by six wherein the mounting bracket includes a mounting member which is generally U-shaped in configuration and has first and second legs joined by a bight. The bight has the long portion and a short portion which join one another at an angle of 22.5.degree. which is a minimum angle while the legs of the U-shaped mounting member extend parallel to one another to form an angle of approximately 45.degree. for the short leg with respect to the adjacent face of the stud. One of the legs of the U-shaped member is longer than the other and has fixed thereon a projection for supporting an article on the vertical member or stud while the other leg has a point projecting therefrom for penetrating the vertical member or stud.

Abstract: A beverage carrier apparatus (10) for use in a vehicle (100); wherein, the apparatus (10) comprises in general: an upper housing unit (11) provided with a suspension unit (13); and, a lower housing unit (12) operatively connected for vertical reciprocation relative to the upper housing unit (11); wherein, one of the housing units (11)(12) is provided with a leveling means (14) which is laterally displaceable relative to the apparatus (10) and the interior of the vehicle (100) for vertically aligning the beverage carrier apparatus (10).

Abstract: A paint pot carrier comprises a unitary moulded body defining a pot-receiving well (3). A hooking web (8) of the body enables the carrier to be hooked over a ladder rung (R), an inclined shoulder (14 or 15) bearing against an adjacent one of the ladder stiles (S). Two movable jaws (20,21) can be raised to clamp the rung from beneath against the web (8). To move the jaws, rack teeth (26) of the jaws are engaged by pinions (25) secured to a common drive shaft (27). Rack teeth of a drive bar (30) engage a toothed central portion (28) of the shaft (27), and manually operable means (34-39 or 48-60) enables the drive bar to be moved longitudinally to operate the jaws.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool designed particularly for use while painting, and including a claw for opening large pails or buckets and a blade for scraping and for opening standard one gallon paint cans. The claw is designed to extend partially or entirely around the rung of a ladder thereby permitting the tool, and a supported paint can, to be suspended from the rung. The claw includes flanges for can support and for engaging under the bead of a pail or bucket for prying off the cover of the pail or bucket.

Abstract: A ladder caddy for supporting work tools, paint cans and the like on a stepladder comprises a channel-shaped rail for fitting over one of the ladder uprights, a hook member on a crossbar at the top of the rail for engaging over a rung of the ladder with a lower edge portion of the rail engaging on the top of the rung below, and a support tray on the outside of the rail. The hook member and tray can be assembled selectively on each side of the rail so that the caddy can be used on either one of the ladder uprights.

Abstract: An elongated sheet metal bar of inverted V-shape cross-section is bifurcated at one end forming outwardly flared wings with an integral downwardly facing hook between the wings which hook is engageable with the rim of a paint pail while the wings contact the circumference of the pail below the rim to securely grasp the paint pail and hold it in upright position. The other end of the bar is inserted into a hollow rung of a hollow rung ladder with the weight of the pail causing the bar to frictionally grip the hollow rung. Serrations on the bottom of the inverted V-shape sheet metal bar adjacent the bifurcation assists in frictionally gripping the rung to secure the paint pail. A vertically mounted adjusting screw to the opposite end of the bar interiorly of the rung also facilitates locking of the bar to the ladder rung. A separate U-shaped sheet metal member functions as a wooden ladder adaptor by enveloping about a ladder side rail and hooking itself over a solid rung.

Abstract: A can holder for use with a can which includes a container having an open end and a base end and includes a bail pivotally movable at the open end, the holder having a clamp which has a pair of hooks movable toward and from each other individually to engage the container ends, a resilient element urging the hooks into such engagement, an element engagable manually to release the hooks from such engagement, and elements for adjusting the distance between the hooks for engagement of containers of different lengths between such ends; the holder having an elongated handle which has one end pivotally mounted on the clamp for movement of its other end toward and from the bail; and the holder having a hook mounted on such other end to engage the bail so that the holder and the can can be lifted by grasping the handle or suspended by an S-hook engaging the handle, the length of the handle being selectively variable to vary the angular relation of the bail to the container and to vary the angular relation of the conta

Abstract: Container support means is provided for ready attachment to a ladder for securely supporting a paint can or like container of various sizes in readily accessible position. It permits attachment of the container to either side of a ladder.

Abstract: A tensioning and attachment device comprises a bracket displaceably mounted in relation to a bar or a tube and a tensioning arm is pivotally connected to the bracket and comprises a handle portion and also two lugs, which act against the envelope surface of the bar or tube. These lugs are so shaped that upon actuation of the tensioning arm they firstly bring about displacement of the bracket in relation to the bar or tube, and in the end or final position they fix the bracket to the bar or tube. Preferably, the device is combined with a stand structure such as a display stand, and the foot or base of the stand may have resilient members in the shape of rubber blocks.

Abstract: A support device for use in forming scaffolding or for supporting a paint bucket on the rail of a ladder or the like, consists of a pair of opposed bracket members having substantially identical configurations adapted to receive the ladder support rail or post therebetween. A spring member is operatively engaged between the bracket elements to bias these elements apart to extreme positions. In this manner the bracket elements can be urged apart in order to permit adjustment of the position of the support device on the post. In the operative position of the device one of the legs of the support bar engages the support rail below the bracket elements, and is urged into engagement with that rail by a weight, for example a bucket of paint or a scaffold beam on the other of the legs, so that the bracket elements and support bar cooperate to hold the support device in a fixed position along the support rail.

Abstract: A vertically positioned post detachably affixed to a step ladder has a slotted clamp adjustably positioned thereon for holding the bail of a bucket on the step ladder or alternately engaging the rim of the bucket. The upper end of the post forms a safety handle.

Abstract: A ladder caddy for attachment to a side rail of a ladder to provide an attachment support for tools, paint can etc., the caddy having a J-shaped frame to straddle a side rail with a dual bight in one embodiment to provide built in capability to fit two ranges of width of ladder side rails and rung catch means for engagement with a surface of one of the ladder rungs. In one embodiment the rung catch means is a rung insert of star-shaped section having trimmable lobes, to permit selective fitting of the support plug to the interior surface of the ladder rung in the use of ladders where the interior of the rungs are accessible; a further embodiment has rung catch means comprising an internal hook member for insertion within a ladder rung, and in another embodiment the rung catch means comprises a hook to engage externally over the ladder rung, being useable with most types of ladder.

Abstract: A holder for cans of paint and the like has a receptacle for a can and two hooks extending from the receptacle. One of the hooks extends upwardly from the receptacle and serves to be hooked over one rung of a ladder so as to suspend the receptacle therefrom; the other hook projects laterally outwardly from the receptacle and serves for hooking over a different rung of the ladder so as to stabilize the suspended receptacle relative thereto.