The claimed invention relates to a folding utility scaffold that greatly reduces the space requirement for shipment when the utility scaffold is in the folded configuration while maintaining or increasing stability. The scaffold includes first and second ladder frames and a hinge assembly interconnecting the ladder frames. The scaffold comprises first and second ladder frames and a hinge assembly interconnecting the ladder frames. The hinge assembly enables movement of the scaffold between an unfolded configuration in which the ladder frames are spaced apart and a folded configuration in which the ladder frames are disposed side by side, i.e., with the ladder frames touching. The ladder frame and hinge assembly are designed to avoid interference between components of the hinge assembly and components of the ladder frame in the folded configuration so that the ladder frames can be disposed in side-by-side relation in the folded configuration.

The claimed invention relates to a folding utility scaffold that greatly reduces the space requirement for shipment when the utility scaffold is in the folded configuration while maintaining or increasing stability. The scaffold includes first and second ladder frames and a hinge assembly interconnecting the ladder frames. The scaffold comprises first and second ladder frames and a hinge assembly interconnecting the ladder frames. The hinge assembly enables movement of the scaffold between an unfolded configuration in which the ladder frames are spaced apart and a folded configuration in which the ladder frames are disposed side by side, i.e., with the ladder frames touching. The ladder frame and hinge assembly are designed to avoid interference between components of the hinge assembly and components of the ladder frame in the folded configuration so that the ladder frames can be disposed in side-by-side relation in the folded configuration.

Modular systems of platforms for use on a ground surface are provided along with methods for the use thereof. The system may comprise: a bottom platform; a booster platform; a railing; and/or a lifter. The system increases the modularity, customizability, portability, and safety of: providing a platform for standing above a ground surface; altering the height above a ground surface of a platform by providing a modular or stackable system of platforms; moving a platform from one place to another along a ground surface; supporting a toolbox above a ground surface; and providing a railing to help prevent a user from falling off of a platform.

Modular systems of platforms for use on a ground surface are provided along with methods for the use thereof. The system may comprise: a bottom platform; a booster platform; a railing; and/or a lifter. The system increases the modularity, customizability, portability, and safety of: providing a platform for standing above a ground surface; altering the height above a ground surface of a platform by providing a modular or stackable system of platforms; moving a platform from one place to another along a ground surface; supporting a toolbox above a ground surface; and providing a railing to help prevent a user from falling off of a platform.

A combined stairway and platform used in scaffolding systems. A stairway and platform system includes a stairway having steps, a top landing platform and a bottom landing platform, wherein the top and bottom landing platforms are integrally formed with the stairway. The top and bottom landing platforms are attachable to a scaffolding frame. An upper and lower end panel, to which a handrail is attached, are configured to attach to the scaffolding frame.

A combined stairway and platform used in scaffolding systems. A stairway and platform system includes a stairway having steps, a top landing platform and a bottom landing platform, wherein the top and bottom landing platforms are integrally formed with the stairway. The top and bottom landing platforms are attachable to a scaffolding frame. An upper and lower end panel, to which a handrail is attached, are configured to attach to the scaffolding frame.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

An apparatus comprising a base, a first orthogonal portion and a second orthogonal portion. The first orthogonal portion may (i) be connected to a first side of the base near a first edge of the base and (ii) have a rectangular shape. The second orthogonal portion may (i) be connected to an interior of the base and (ii) have a rectangular shape. The first orthogonal portion and the second orthogonal portion may be positioned to secure a plurality of braces. The second orthogonal portion is positioned to secure a plurality of scaffolds.