E06C1/005

OVER-THE-COUNTER SEAT
20220364415 · 2022-11-17 ·

An apparatus includes front and back legs and a top cap that is pivotally coupled to the front legs along a first lateral axis and pivotally coupled to the back legs along a second lateral axis. The top cap has a front edge, a back edge, and a top surface available for use as a seat. The first lateral axis is closer to the front edge than the second lateral axis, and the first lateral axis is spaced further from the front edge than the second lateral axis is spaced from the back edge. The apparatus further includes a stabilizer secured to the top cap between the front edge and the first lateral axis, wherein the stabilizer extends in a downward direction from the top cap for engaging a countertop and/or a recess in the countertop, such as a sink. The stabilizer optionally includes a clamp for gripping the countertop.

TWO-STEP STEP STOOL

A two-step step stool includes a primary stool and a secondary stool. The primary stool includes a primary supporting plate and a primary pedal hinged with a top of the primary supporting plate. The secondary stool includes a secondary supporting plate and a secondary pedal hinged with a top of the secondary supporting plate. The secondary pedal is higher than the primary pedal. A middle plate is arranged between the primary stool and the secondary stool and is respectively hinged with the primary pedal and the secondary pedal. A linkage mechanism capable of folding the primary stool and the secondary stool synchronously is further arranged between the primary stool and the secondary stool. The two-step step stool can be drawn close towards the middle plate when being folded by hinging the primary pedal with the middle plate and hinging the secondary pedal with the middle plate.

MOUNTED FOLDABLE STEP STOOL
20230089420 · 2023-03-23 ·

A step stool device is disclosed. The step stool device includes a mounted portion configured to be affixed to the inside of a cabinet door. The step stool device includes a step portion attached to the mounted portion, wherein the step portion is configured to rotate downward. The step stool device includes a support portion attached to the step portion, wherein the support portion is configured to provide support to the step portion upon contact with a fixed structure.

Carrier, and related systems and methods
11603707 · 2023-03-14 ·

A carrier comprises a frame coupleable with a ladder in a first position and a second position, and a harness that one can wear to hold the frame to himself/herself. In the first position, the frame supports the ladder when one carries the frame. In the second position, the frame and ladder, together, support one when one sits on the frame. The carrier's frame includes a first member that holds the ladder when the frame is in the first position, and a second member that supports a person sitting on the frame when the frame is in the second position. With the ability to position the carrier's frame in a first position and a second position, one can use the carrier to carry a ladder to and from where one will be working without having to use one or both of one's hands. This allows one to use both hands and/or arms to carry one's tools and supplies to where one will be working. Then, later in the day, one can use the same carrier to sit on while taking a break.

Toilet Training Step Ladder
20220333441 · 2022-10-20 ·

A toilet-training step stool or ladder that may be positioned around a toilet allowing a child to climb up and use a standard toilet seat. The ladder is especially useful for assisting a small male child to position and steady themselves adjacent to and facing the front of the toilet bowl while in a standing position.

Safety Stair Device
20230067028 · 2023-03-02 ·

The present invention relates to a novel safety stair device that is designed to safely and easily allow a user to enter and exit a storm shelter. The device comprises a set of stairs that are secured against the rungs of the storm shelter ladder. The set of stairs comprise indentations at the back of the stairs, such that the set of stairs can be slid over the existing ladder rungs via the indentations, securing the set of stairs in place. The set of stairs are also padded to allow users to slide down the stairs without developing abrasions, scrapes, etc. Thus, users with low mobility can safely utilize the device to enter and exit a storm shelter.

STEP WITHOUT VISIBLE LEGS FOR USE AT HOME AND OFFICE
20230142882 · 2023-05-11 ·

It is an integrated step stool at home and office spaces. It is an autonomous model, without visible legs when unfolded. It is developed to hold up all efforts when stepping in as well as all efforts coming from its parts. Can be installed without consuming current usable space, so unnecessary use of extra space by external devices is avoided. Step up exceeds the mark of 50 centimeters and can reach even higher. It consists of a rigid structure that supports 2 steps which overlap, slide and fold through some bearings until the end of the structure, decreasing the space occupied by the invention. The invention is fixed where the user cannot see, thus giving the impression the steps hold off in the air.

RETRACTABLE STEP FOR USE AT HOME AND OFFICE
20230141156 · 2023-05-11 ·

It is intended to be used as a false drawer integrated in a drawer chest, screwed to the wall, which needs to have sufficient strength to hold the weight of the structure.

Can be implemented without consuming actual current usable space, so unnecessary use of extra space by external devices is avoided. Exceeds the mark of 50 centimeters and can reach even higher. The design mirrors the CE requirements.

It consists of a rigid structure that supports 3 steps which can fold and is integrated in a chest of drawers.

Drawer-Integrated Step Stool
20170370148 · 2017-12-28 ·

A drawer-integrated step stool for selective extension from a drawer includes a box that is substantially complementary to a recess of a cabinet. The box is configured to slidably couple to the cabinet, such that the box is extensible from the recess. The box has an upper face, which is open. Stairs, positioned in the box, have a bottom that is pivotally coupled to opposing sides of the box proximate to a front. A lift, coupled to and positioned in the box, is operationally coupled to a top of the stairs. An actuator, coupled to the box, is operationally coupled to the lift. The actuator is configured for activation by a foot of a user to compel the box to extend from the recess and to signal the lift to elevate the stairs through the upper face, wherein the stairs are configured for ascension by the user.

Foldable Step System
20170311714 · 2017-11-02 ·

A foldable step system includes a cabinet that has a door. A step unit is hingedly coupled to the door. The step unit is positioned in a deployed position when the door is positioned in an open position. Thus, the step unit may support a user thereby facilitating the user to reach an elevated object. The step unit is positioned in a stored position such that the door may be positioned in a closed position. A drive is movably coupled to the step unit such that the drive selectively positions the step unit in the deployed position.