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Detachable device-holding apparatus for a stepladder

US5333823A · kind A · utility

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24References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 1993
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 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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