Step stool with stability extension
US11470975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/002
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stepstool includes a stool body and a stability extension. The stool body includes a top step and a support structure that supports the top step. The stability extension projects distally from a base portion of the support structure and extends distally beyond a distal edge of the top step. The stability extension is configured to be received in a toe-space at the base of floor-standing furniture, and the stool body is configured so that the distal edge of the top step can be positioned immediately adjacent to the floor-standing furniture, to provide mechanical interference and thus prevent tipping of the stool body when a user on the top step leans out of balance. Also, the sides of the support structure can be angled outwardly to provide a wider base portion for improved stability of the stool body.
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