US3895772A
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Device for supporting a bucket on a ladder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-25
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Granted: 1975-07-22
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Expires: 1994-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle for a bucket is pivotally mounted on a base, adapted to be hung on one rung of a ladder and restrained from movement by another rung, the pivots being located so that entry to the top of the bucket is substantially free of obstructions. A support may also be provided for scrapers, dust brushes, wiping cloths and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Erling Ellingson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:15
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C7/00; E06C7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A device for supporting a container on a ladder having a plurality of rungs, said device comprising a rigid base of sheet material, a hook formed on one end of the base adapted to hang said base on one of the rungs, a portion of the base engagable with another of the rungs to restrain rotation of the base around said one rung, said hook and said portion defining a plane of the base, an aperture in said base between the hook and said portion, a pair of spaced brackets bent fowardly from the base, means for receiving and supporting the container, and aligned pivots mounting said means on the brackets about an axis parallel to said rungs and displaced from the plane to substantially level the container and to permit substantially unobstructed access from above to said means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A device for supporting a container on a ladder having a plurality of rungs, said device comprising a rigid base of sheet material, a hook formed on one end of the base adapted to hang said base on one of the rungs, a portion of the base engagable with another of the rungs to restrain rotation of the base around said one rung, said hook and said portion defining a plane of the base, an aperture in said base between the hook and said portion, a pair of spaced brackets bent fowardly from the base, means for receiving and supporting the container, and aligned pivots mounting said means on the brackets about an axis parallel to said rungs and displaced from the plane to substantially level the container and to permit substantially unobstructed access from above to said means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said portion of the base comprises a fork adapted to straddle said other rung to substantially prevent rotation of the base on said one rung.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1 additionally comprising an article support integral with the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein said support comprises a shelf.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said hook comprises spaced portions adapted to engage the one rung at spaced points.
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) | 1978-07-21 | 1979-01-20 | 1979-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-21 | 1983-01-20 | 1983-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-21 | 1987-01-20 | 1987-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |