Stepladder with latch stud and method
US10472888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06C1/393
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stepladder includes a front section having a first :front leg and a second front leg and a step attached to the first front leg and the second front leg and a latch engaged with the step. The stepladder includes a rear section having a first rear leg and a second rear leg and a cross bar attached to the first rear leg and the second rear leg. The rear section has a first stud which extends from the first rear leg toward the second rear leg and separate and apart and not in contact with the second rear leg and not in contact with the cross bar. The latch is engaged with and latched to the first stud to define an engaged position where the first front leg and the first rear leg are in an open position and form an inverted v shape and are prevented from folding together.
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