Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.

Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.

A climbing product whose sections are extendable having a base section and a fly section. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The climbing product having a lock assembly having a lock fly portion directly attached to the fly section. The lock fly portion directly engages with the base section to lock the base section with the fly section. The lock fly portion disengages from the lock base portion by simply moving the fly section relative to the base section to unlock the fly section from the base section. A method for using a climbing product whose sections are extendable. A method for producing a climbing product whose sections are extendable.

A climbing product whose sections are extendable having a base section and a fly section. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The climbing product having a lock assembly having a lock fly portion directly attached to the fly section. The lock fly portion directly engages with the base section to lock the base section with the fly section. The lock fly portion disengages from the lock base portion by simply moving the fly section relative to the base section to unlock the fly section from the base section. A method for using a climbing product whose sections are extendable. A method for producing a climbing product whose sections are extendable.

Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems, methods and devices providing fall protection for movable sections of extension ladders via a ladder brake engaging the halyard.

Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems, methods and devices providing fall protection for movable sections of extension ladders via a ladder brake engaging the halyard.

A climbing product whose sections are extendable having a base section and a fly section. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The climbing product has a lock assembly having a lock fly portion directly attached to the fly section. The lock fly portion directly engages with the base section to lock the base section with the fly section. The lock fly portion has a plunger. The lock fly portion disengages from the base portion by moving the plunger. A method for using a ladder whose sections are extendable. A method for constructing a ladder whose sections are extendable.

A climbing product whose sections are extendable having a base section and a fly section. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The climbing product has a lock assembly having a lock fly portion directly attached to the fly section. The lock fly portion directly engages with the base section to lock the base section with the fly section. The lock fly portion has a plunger. The lock fly portion disengages from the base portion by moving the plunger. A method for using a ladder whose sections are extendable. A method for constructing a ladder whose sections are extendable.

A multi-function ladder having a front section having a first front rail and. a rear section. The ladder having a first hinge attached to the first front rail and the first rear rail. The ladder having a second hinge attached to the second front rail and the second rear rail. Each hinge having a locked state and an unlocked state. The ladder having an actuator directly attached to the front section and remote and separate and apart from the first hinge and the second hinge. When the first and second hinges are in the unlocked state, the rear section can be moved between a leaning ladder mode, a step ladder mode, a stairway ladder mode and a straight ladder mode upon which each hinge goes into the locked state in the desired ladder mode.

The ladder safety device may comprise a top cap cover and a top step guard. The ladder safety device may be a safety device configured for use on a step ladder. The top cap cover may be operable to cover a top cap of the step ladder and may be adapted to prevent a worker from stepping onto the top cap. The top step guard may be operable to block access to a top step of the step ladder and may be adapted to prevent the worker from stepping onto the top step. The top cap cover may be configured to hold tools and supplies. The top cap cover and the top step guard may be retained on the step ladder by a plurality of straps.