Ladder support apparatus and methods
US7328772B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06C7/44
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Ladder support apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes positioning a ladder having first and second pairs of legs in an operating position suitable for supporting a user. A ladder support assembly clampably coupled to the ladder, the ladder support assembly including at least one elongated member extending between a respective one of the first and second pairs of legs of the ladder, the elongated member being clampably coupled to the respective one of the first and second pairs of legs of the ladder by first and second coupling assemblies positioned at spaced-apart positions on the elongated member. The ladder is supported with the ladder support assembly on, for example, a non-uniform surface.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.