A ladder that is foldable and collapsible. The ladder includes a first side rail and a second side rail that are spaced apart from one another by a plurality of rungs extending between the first and second side rails. The rungs may be pivotably coupled to the first and second side rails. The ladder is foldable between a plurality of configurations and the ladder is collapsible rail-to-rail.

A ladder support apparatus provides support and stability to a ladder. The ladder support apparatus includes a bracket, a friction-reducing segment, and a friction-inducing segment. The bracket is configured to be secured to a leg of the ladder. The friction-inducing segment is secured to the bracket and configured to interface with an underlying surface when the ladder support apparatus is in a default orientation relative to the underlying surface. The friction-reducing segment is secured to the bracket and configured to interface with the underlying surface when the ladder support apparatus is in an angled orientation relative to the underlying surface.

A ladder support apparatus provides support and stability to a ladder. The ladder support apparatus includes a bracket, a friction-reducing segment, and a friction-inducing segment. The bracket is configured to be secured to a leg of the ladder. The friction-inducing segment is secured to the bracket and configured to interface with an underlying surface when the ladder support apparatus is in a default orientation relative to the underlying surface. The friction-reducing segment is secured to the bracket and configured to interface with the underlying surface when the ladder support apparatus is in an angled orientation relative to the underlying surface.

A ladder with a first guardrail locking system having a first pair of side rails with a first set of steps and a second pair of side rails with a second set of steps. The two sets of side rails are rotatably joined together by a pair of hinges at a first pair joining sections and a second pair joining sections. The first pair joining sections and the second pair joining sections have joint points such as indentations which engage the locking key of a first guardrail so that the first guardrail may be fixedly attached to the joining sections. The ladder may also have a second guardrail, wherein the second guardrail is attached to the first guardrail so that two guardrails form a ring around a user standing on a foldable stand of the ladder.

A ladder and ladder accessory are provided including an accessory that may be coupled to the ladder in multiple configurations and serve multiple purposes. In one embodiment, a pair of components are each selectively coupled with associated rails of a ladder in a first, stored state, and a second, walkthrough state. When in the walkthrough state, the components extend upwards from and above the rails so that a user may gasp the components and step between the components when transitioning from the ladder to an elevated surface (e.g., a roof) or vice versa. In another embodiment, the components may be coupled to the ladder such that they extend in a direction that is substantially transverse to a plane through which the rails extend. When in this transverse orientation, the components may be used as a stand-off device.

A ladder and ladder accessory are provided including an accessory that may be coupled to the ladder in multiple configurations and serve multiple purposes. In one embodiment, a pair of components are each selectively coupled with associated rails of a ladder in a first, stored state, and a second, walkthrough state. When in the walkthrough state, the components extend upwards from and above the rails so that a user may gasp the components and step between the components when transitioning from the ladder to an elevated surface (e.g., a roof) or vice versa. In another embodiment, the components may be coupled to the ladder such that they extend in a direction that is substantially transverse to a plane through which the rails extend. When in this transverse orientation, the components may be used as a stand-off device.

Ladders and ladder components are provided including a rung assembly that provides an alert to a user of the ladder that they are standing on a particular rung or step. In one example, the lower most rung or step of a ladder includes a rung assembly having an alert mechanism. The alert mechanism may provide an audible and/or other sensory alert to a user when they step on the rung assembly so that the user recognizes their position relative to the ground or supporting surface. In one embodiment, the rung assembly is configured to include a base member, a displaceable member and an alert mechanism, wherein the displaceable member is positioned between the alert mechanism and the base member.

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.

Platform systems can support a user at an elevated position while being drivable or mobile via wheels and a drive system. Rail assemblies can be folded or collapsed so that the platform system can be carried by a user from one location to another. Hand controls are operable by the user from the elevated position to move the platform systems across a ground surface and can have automatic braking capability. Each side of the platform system can be independently driven, thereby allowing zero point turning and other fine control maneuvers. Structures at the base of the platform system can limit or prevent tipping or tilting. A cage system can help keep a user on the platform(s). Platforms can be collapsed or stowed with the rest of the platform system.