A ladder stabilizer for step ladders and extension ladders. The ladder stabilizer is collapsible for storage. Additionally, the ladder stabilizer includes legs that are adjustable in length and pivotally secured to a rigid lateral support. The rigid lateral support also carries a step plate secured by a hinge to the lateral support. The step plate provides the point of engagement between the ladder stabilizer and a rung of the ladder.

A ladder with a powered lifting platform includes a first frame member and a second frame member each having a pair of support legs and an upper crossbar, wherein the first frame member is pivotally connected to the second frame member. Multiple steps are affixed between the pair of support legs of the first frame member. A lifting platform is slidably mounted between the pair of support legs of the second frame member. A powered lift mechanism has a control unit which includes a first control button configured to activate the powered lift mechanism and raise the lifting platform toward the upper crossbars and a second control button configured to activate the powered lift mechanism and lower the lifting platform away from the upper crossbars. The device allows users to safely transport heavier items to the top of the ladder without requiring the user to carry the item.

A ladder with a powered lifting platform includes a first frame member and a second frame member each having a pair of support legs and an upper crossbar, wherein the first frame member is pivotally connected to the second frame member. Multiple steps are affixed between the pair of support legs of the first frame member. A lifting platform is slidably mounted between the pair of support legs of the second frame member. A powered lift mechanism has a control unit which includes a first control button configured to activate the powered lift mechanism and raise the lifting platform toward the upper crossbars and a second control button configured to activate the powered lift mechanism and lower the lifting platform away from the upper crossbars. The device allows users to safely transport heavier items to the top of the ladder without requiring the user to carry the item.

A ladder moving device utilizes an A-frame ladder with a plurality of wheels disposed under each leg, each of which are in mechanical communication to a hand crank. The hand crank is disposed adjacent the upper end of the ladder. Each wheel has a locking mechanism.

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe methods and apparatuses for a load lifting system.

A ladder tree stand comprises a ladder, a platform carriage multi-pivotably coupled to the ladder, and a platform movably coupled to the platform carriage. A hinge comprises a first post and a male hinge node extending therefrom, and a second post and a female hinge node extending therefrom. The male hinge node and the female hinge node are configured to mate together and to cooperate to pivot relative to each other about a first axis, prevent substantial rotation of the first post relative to the second post about a second axis, and limit a pivotal range of motion between the first post and the second post. A foldable ladder comprises a first runged section, a second runged section, and a hinge pivotally coupling the first runged section to the second runged section.

A ladder tree stand comprises a ladder, a platform carriage multi-pivotably coupled to the ladder, and a platform movably coupled to the platform carriage. A hinge comprises a first post and a male hinge node extending therefrom, and a second post and a female hinge node extending therefrom. The male hinge node and the female hinge node are configured to mate together and to cooperate to pivot relative to each other about a first axis, prevent substantial rotation of the first post relative to the second post about a second axis, and limit a pivotal range of motion between the first post and the second post. A foldable ladder comprises a first runged section, a second runged section, and a hinge pivotally coupling the first runged section to the second runged section.

A tree stand includes an activity rail assembly rotatably attached to a chair. The activity rail assembly is rotatable among a first stowed position in which the activity rail assembly is oriented upright, a second stowed position in which the activity rail assembly is oriented downwardly, and one or more deployed positions between the first stowed position and the second stowed position. The activity rail assembly is extendable and retractable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the activity rail assembly is in the first position, a horizontal activity rail portion is closer to the chair than when the activity rail assembly is in the second position. The tree stand may further include a platform to support the chair, and, optionally, a ladder portion to support the platform.

A ladder-mountable material lift for mounting on an extension ladder, having a hoist for engaging with an upper rung of the extension ladder and a platform moveable by the hoist between a lower end of the extension ladder and the hoist. The platform has upper and lower side brackets on each side of the platform, the lower side brackets for sliding along upper surfaces of the side rails of the ladder base section and the upper side brackets for sliding along upper surfaces of the side rails of the ladder fly section, such that operation of the hoist causes the platform to move upwardly or downwardly along the extension ladder.

A ladder-mountable material lift for mounting on an extension ladder, having a hoist for engaging with an upper rung of the extension ladder and a platform moveable by the hoist between a lower end of the extension ladder and the hoist. The platform has upper and lower side brackets on each side of the platform, the lower side brackets for sliding along upper surfaces of the side rails of the ladder base section and the upper side brackets for sliding along upper surfaces of the side rails of the ladder fly section, such that operation of the hoist causes the platform to move upwardly or downwardly along the extension ladder.