Detachable device-holding apparatus for a stepladder
US5333823A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06C7/14
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus is disclosed that removably attaches to the top platform of a stepladder, the apparatus includes a plate mounted to the stepladder, a bucket receptacle disposed on top of the plate, the bucket receptacle being used to hold items such as paint cans, nails or cleaning implements therein. The bucket receptacle is provided with tapered sides and a gasket to securely hold a paint can therewithin. The apparatus also includes one or more side attachments disposed on top of the plate integrally connected with the bucket receptacle. The side attachments are formed with various recesses or tool support shelves for securely holding various implements such as power tools, hand tools, paintbrushes or cleaning implements.
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