US3708080A
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Ladder bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-23
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-11-23
Abstract
Abstract Separate brackets are adjustably clamped to the corresponding side rails of a ladder to interlock with a selected rung of the ladder, and a leg is pivotally carried by each bracket and adjustably secured thereto at a selected angle to extend toward and engage the side of a building or other support with the ladder spaced from the building by said legs.
Inventors
- 👤 A Schlei
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:23
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C7/00; E06C7/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A ladder bracket comprising a U-shaped body with an inner and outer leg and adapted to embrace each side rail of a ladder, pivotal latch means carried by each said body to confine the corresponding side rail of a ladder therein, a recess in said inner leg of both said U-shaped bodies adapted to receive a rung of a ladder to position and orientate the bracket relative to the ladder, an arm pivotally attached to the outer leg of each of said U-shaped bodies, and means to adjust each said arm to a selected angular relationship to the ladder wherein a bolt passes through the arm and outer leg to positively Secure the same together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A ladder bracket comprising a U-shaped body with an inner and outer leg and adapted to embrace each side rail of a ladder, pivotal latch means carried by each said body to confine the corresponding side rail of a ladder therein, a recess in said inner leg of both said U-shaped bodies adapted to receive a rung of a ladder to position and orientate the bracket relative to the ladder, an arm pivotally attached to the outer leg of each of said U-shaped bodies, and means to adjust each said arm to a selected angular relationship to the ladder wherein a bolt passes through the arm and outer leg to positively Secure the same together.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |