Patent classifications
E04G1/365
STAIRWAY WORK PLATFORM AND METHOD
A stairway work platform for a user includes a plank, a first leg assembly attached in proximity to a first end of the plank. The work platform includes an end pad directly attached to the first end of the plank which prevents damage to a vertical rise area of the stairway. The work platform includes a first bottom pad directly attached to a front of a first leg of the first leg assembly which prevents damage to a horizontal run area of the stairway while supporting a weight of the user. The work platform includes a second bottom pad directly attached to a front of a second leg of the first leg assembly which prevents damage to the horizontal run area of the stairway while supporting the weight of the user. The work platform includes a hinge bracket attached to the plank in proximity to the first end of the plank and to the first leg of the first leg assembly. In a stairway mode, the first leg assembly is in the closed position and is adapted to be disposed on a stair of the stairway and a second leg assembly is extended to a position which makes the plank level with respect to ground. A method for using a work platform. An end pad. A side-bottom pad.
Adjustable ladder platform
An adjustable ladder platform is an apparatus that aids in keeping extension ladders on firm, level footing having an open base frame that sits directly on the unlevel ground, roof surface, pavement or the like a flat surface, similar to a small tabletop that supports the feet of the extension ladder. The two components are then hinged together at one side of the frame. Then the opposite side is supported by two adjustable arms that are attached by bolts and wingnuts that can be attached and removed without tools. The arms are provided with multiple holes to accommodate varying grades. One side of the device is provided with an attached bubble level to ensure levelness of the upper platform to ensure safety. Finally, one side of the device is provided with a handle to facilitate transport.