A ladder pulley hoist and tool retainer system includes a shaft end configured to be received into an opening defined by a hollow rung in a side of an extension ladder and a second end configured with at least one pulley sheave, a length of the shaft being less than or greater than a width of the rungs of the ladder. The system also includes a pulley cord of a length configured to run once around the at least one pulley sheave and bear a load between a pull portion and a load portion. A tool retainer bucket and rack attaches to the shaft. A holder insert is received between the opening defined by a hollow rung in a side of an extension ladder and the shaft, the holder adapted to receive a shaft from both a left side and a right side of the ladder.

A ladder pulley hoist and tool retainer system includes a shaft end configured to be received into an opening defined by a hollow rung in a side of an extension ladder and a second end configured with at least one pulley sheave, a length of the shaft being less than or greater than a width of the rungs of the ladder. The system also includes a pulley cord of a length configured to run once around the at least one pulley sheave and bear a load between a pull portion and a load portion. A tool retainer bucket and rack attaches to the shaft. A holder insert is received between the opening defined by a hollow rung in a side of an extension ladder and the shaft, the holder adapted to receive a shaft from both a left side and a right side of the ladder.

A fork for an industrial vehicle such as a forklift, and a method of making the same. The fork includes an elongate body portion, a toe portion, and, optionally, a heel portion. The elongate body portion may be formed in any length and coupled to the toe portion (and optionally, to the heel portion) to form a fork.

A fork for an industrial vehicle such as a forklift, and a method of making the same. The fork includes an elongate body portion, a toe portion, and, optionally, a heel portion. The elongate body portion may be formed in any length and coupled to the toe portion (and optionally, to the heel portion) to form a fork.

A ladder including sensors, a controller, and output signals to alert the user to operating conditions and to aid the user in the safe operation of the ladder.

A ladder including sensors, a controller, and output signals to alert the user to operating conditions and to aid the user in the safe operation of the ladder.

An adjustable standoff for a platform hoist that can withstand hoisting objects along a track to a predetermined height weighing up to 500 pounds. The adjustable standoff for a platform hoist includes: (1) a frame having two side assemblies with hooks to attach the standoff to only the rungs and thereby avoid blocking the side rails that act as the track for the hoist; (2) two legs that are able to adjusted radially within the plane of the side assemblies so that the standoff can withstand the force exerted by loads weighing 500 pounds being hoisted up; and (3) an anchor section to securely fasten the hoist to the structure to avoid the hoist sliding down the ridge of the roof and allowing the heavy loads to crash to the ground with potentially catastrophic consequences for both the structure and the operators below.

A fork for an industrial vehicle such as a forklift, and a method of making the same. The fork includes an elongate body portion, a toe portion, and, optionally, a heel portion. The elongate body portion may be formed in any length and coupled to the toe portion (and optionally, to the heel portion) to form a fork.

A household lift for fallen persons is devised in which a modified stepladder serves as the main lift structure while also serving as a stepladder storably foldable and usable within the house. A removable winch is set atop the stepladder, and it too can serve other purposes and can be of hand-cranked or electric powered design. The winch's lift cable is removably attached to preferably a prior-art sling type which first lays flat on the floor to facilitate moving the person onto it, and next pulls the person up into a secure sit-up position and then high enough to lower onto a wheelchair or other safe destination.

A household lift for fallen persons is devised in which a modified stepladder serves as the main lift structure while also serving as a stepladder storably foldable and usable within the house. A removable winch is set atop the stepladder, and it too can serve other purposes and can be of hand-cranked or electric powered design. The winch's lift cable is removably attached to preferably a prior-art sling type which first lays flat on the floor to facilitate moving the person onto it, and next pulls the person up into a secure sit-up position and then high enough to lower onto a wheelchair or other safe destination.