A ladder handrail safety device includes a plurality of spaced bands disposed on one or more of the ladder handrails to notify the user when the user is approaching the bottom step while descending, and a mat on the bottom step. Each band may be fabricated from a PET aluminum foil tape or a polymer tape.
E04G 1/24 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special base constructionsScaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special ground-engaging parts, e.g. inclined struts, wheels
E04G 5/10 - Steps or ladders specially adapted for scaffolds
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HYBRID MATERIAL ROLLING LADDER WITH LIFT ASSIST LOCKSTEP AND GAS SPRING CASTERS
A bushing guided caster assembly for a hybrid material ladder. The caster assembly has an outer housing in which an inner tubular slide slides within the outer housing on bushings. A caster is attached to the inner slide. A gas spring is formed in the inner tubular slide such that the inner slide slides up within the housing as an increasing force is applied downwardly on the housing until the inner tubular slide has traveled a preselected distance until the fixed ladder feet contact the floor or surface upon which the ladder is supported.
E06C 1/397 - Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
B60B 33/06 - Castors in general adjustable mounted retractably
A ladder system includes a first ladder, a second ladder, and an intermediate walkway spanning between the first and second ladders. The ladders may be rollable and the walkway may be detachable. The ladders may include a swingable gate between the side of the ladder and the walkway which permits access onto the walkway.
E04G 5/10 - Steps or ladders specially adapted for scaffolds
E04G 1/24 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special base constructionsScaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special ground-engaging parts, e.g. inclined struts, wheels
A ramp and coupling adapter for a portable dock lift includes a ramp and a separate coupling adapter that interfaces between the ramp and the dock lift into a use position.
A portable loading dock includes a base and a platform. The portable loading dock includes a plurality of scissor legs having lower legs attached to the base and upper legs attached to the platform. One of the lower legs is pivotably connected to the base while another of the lower legs is slidably attached to the base via a slider assembly. One of the upper legs is pivotably connected to the deck while another of the lower legs is slidably attached to the base via a slider assembly. A drive unit is attached to at least one of the scissor legs to raise and lower the platform relative to the base wherein the portable loading dock functions to move a payload from floor level onto the portable loading dock to a raised unloading position level.
B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B66F 9/12 - PlatformsForksOther load-supporting or load-gripping members
A paint cart having a base having wheels and a lifting mechanism to hold and raise a bucket of paint thereon off the floor. The paint cart may include a top platform attached to the base for holding tools and other materials and a hydraulic cylinder which prevents the lifting mechanism from lowering too abruptly.
B62B 3/06 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carriedLoad handling equipment for simply clearing the load from the ground, e.g. low-lift trucks
B62B 3/10 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
A roller top stacker having a moveable lift comprising a boom assembly. The roller top stacker includes a roller top assembly mounted to the boom assembly and a drive system for raising roller top assembly between a raised and lowered position. The roller top assembly has a top surface comprising a pattern of openings through which rollerballs protrude when in a raised position and in a lowered position which the rollerballs do not protrude.
A bushing guided caster assembly for a hybrid material ladder. The caster assembly has an outer housing in which an inner tubular slide slides within the outer housing on bushings. A caster is attached to the inner slide. A gas spring is formed in the inner tubular slide such that the inner slide slides up within the housing as an increasing force is applied downwardly on the housing until the inner tubular slide has traveled a preselected distance until the fixed ladder feet contact the floor or surface upon which the ladder is supported.
E06C 1/397 - Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
A safety harness for an operator of a machine includes an air bladder attached to the safety harness such that the bladder is positioned between the operator and the harness. A pressure sensor is connected to the pressure sensor. A comparator circuit receives an output voltage of the pressure sensor and compares it to a reference voltage setpoint. When the safety harness is not worn by the operator the voltage output of the air pressure sensor is below the threshold reference voltage of the comparator circuit and when the safety harness is worn and tensioned the air bladder results in an increase in the output voltage from the air pressure sensor to determine whether the safety harness is being worn to switch the machine interlock when the operator is safely fastened into the harness.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
A docking station for a foldable rolling ladder. The docking station has a moveable sled traveling in slots formed therein. The sled has a grip for engaging a ladder. The folding rolling ladder has a rear vertical and a brace that travels up and down the vertical and is pivotably connected to treads of the ladder at an opposite end. The brace has a bracket to engage the grip of the docking station. When the vertical of the ladder engages the sled, via the grip, causes the ladder to be folded into a storage position by the sled traveling within the docking station within and by the docking station and unfolded into a use position.
E06C 1/397 - Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
E06C 1/393 - Ladders having platforms foldable with the ladder
E06C 7/00 - Component parts, supporting parts, or accessories
E06C 7/18 - Devices for preventing persons from falling
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GAS SPRING SUPPORTED, BUSHING GUIDED CASTER ASSEMBLY FOR ROLLING LADDERS AND LADDERS HAVING SAME
A bushing guided caster assembly for a rolling ladder. The caster assembly has an outer housing in which an inner tubular slide slides within the outer housing on bushings. A caster is attached to the inner slide. A gas spring is formed in the inner tubular slide such that the inner slide slides up within the housing as an increasing force is applied downwardly on the housing until the inner tubular slide has traveled a preselected distance until the fixed ladder feet contact the floor or surface upon which the ladder is supported.
E06C 1/397 - Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
Goods & Services
Metal stepladders and ladders; metal stabilizers for ladders; prefabricated metal platforms; metal podiums in the nature of prefabricated metal platforms; metal casters; metal castings; metal engine stands Lifting work platforms; mobile lifting work platforms; stair lifts; power-operated lifting and moving equipment, namely, pipe layers, fork lifts, telehandlers, and lifts; metal parts and fittings for power-operated lifting equipment
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Metal stepladders and ladders; metal stabilizers for ladders; prefabricated metal platforms; metal podiums in the nature of prefabricated metal platforms; metal casters; metal castings; metal engine stands
B62B 5/06 - Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
B62B 3/10 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
A ladder includes a stair section having a plurality of steps, a vertical upright that connects to a top of the stair section, a base that connects a bottom of the stair section and a bottom of the vertical upright, and one or more wheels connected to the bottom of the vertical upright. The ladder may also include a front locking step and a rear wheel assembly. A narrow base extends between a step of the stair section above a bottom step or locking step and the vertical upright.
E06C 1/397 - Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
E04G 1/24 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special base constructionsScaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special ground-engaging parts, e.g. inclined struts, wheels
E06C 7/18 - Devices for preventing persons from falling
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Safe zone detection system for lift having a pluarlity of sensors
A safe-zone sensing system for a lift having a base, a lift platform, and a driving system for raising and lowering the lift platform. The safe-zone sensing system includes a sensor system having a plurality of sensors mounted to the base of the lift. The sensors collectively defining a safe-zone around the base of the lift and detecting motion or obstructions within the safe zone, a controller fires the sensors in a preselected sequence for continuously scanning the safe zone. Scanning is started when the platform raises above a preselected height. The sensor controller generates an alert which initiates a safety sequence when motion or obstructions are sensed by at least one of the plurality of sensors.
B66F 9/20 - Means for actuating or controlling masts, platforms, or forks
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A modular ladder comprises a base having a back end and a front end. A vertical support is attachable to the back end of the base. The ladder also includes a stair section assembly comprising a plurality of steps. The stair section assembly has a front end and a back end. The front end of the stair section assembly is attachable to the front end of the base. The back end of the stair section assembly is attachable to the vertical support. The stair section assembly comprises a separate top step, whereby the top step is capable of being attached to the stair section and whereby the attachable nature of separate top step facilitates storing the ladder in a compact container which is smaller than the stair section and top step when placed in an assembled condition. A method of storing the ladder in a compact container is also disclosed.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
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LADDER WITH REMOVABLE STEP AND METHOD OF STORING THE LADDER IN A COMPACT CONTAINER
A modular ladder comprises a base having a back end and a front end. A vertical support is attachable to the back end of the base. The ladder also includes a stair section assembly comprising a plurality of steps. The stair section assembly has a front end and a back end. The front end of the stair section assembly is attachable to the front end of the base. The back end of the stair section assembly is attachable to the vertical support. The stair section assembly comprises a separate top step, whereby the top step is capable of being attached to the stair section and whereby the attachable nature of separate top step facilitates storing the ladder in a compact container which is smaller than the stair section and top step when placed in an assembled condition. A method of storing the ladder in a compact container is also disclosed.
A novel lockstep mechanism for a rolling ladder is described. The weight-releasing ladder lockstep allows a ladder to be relocated on wheels but when a person climbs the ladder, the front wheels are automatically retracted and the ladder rests firmly with its front feet on the floor. When in the climbing (stationary) position the front wheels of the lockstep are retracted and the ladder rests on the lockstep's feet. When in the rolling position, the ladder is tilted slightly back on its rear wheels and the wheels of the lockstep are pushed down to allow the ladder to roll. When in the rolling position, the lockstep wheels are held in place via a latch which is isolated from rolling vibrations through pivoting shock links and springs.
