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Ladder fastening device for pole climbing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-10-22
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2004-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A ladder fastening device for pole climbing. The device includes a central strap portion operable to be wrapped around a pole and having free end portions. A pair of end straps are included each connected to a different end of the central strap portion and operable to be wrapped about the legs of a ladder previously leaned against the pole. Each of the end straps has a pair of rigid buckles connected to an end for engaging the free end of the central strap portion. There is included at the other end of each end strap a latching means for looping each end strap around one of the legs.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Byrd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:24
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C1/00; E06C1/02; E06C1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A ladder fastening device for pole climbing, comprising: a central strap portion wrapable around the pole and having free end portions; a pair of end straps, each connectable to a different end portion of said central strap portion, each end strap having a pair of rigid buckles connected to one end and a latching means connected to the cther end; said central strap pcrtion having its respective end portions engageable with said buckles of each end strap for overall length adjustment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A ladder fastening device for pole climbing, comprising: a central strap portion wrapable around the pole and having free end portions; a pair of end straps, each connectable to a different end portion of said central strap portion, each end strap having a pair of rigid buckles connected to one end and a latching means connected to the cther end; said central strap pcrtion having its respective end portions engageable with said buckles of each end strap for overall length adjustment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rigid buckles are fabricated from metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said buckles are fabricated from a high strength, high density plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said latching means comprises a loop and a spring closure means operable to be locked in said loop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said strap comprises a canvas web material.
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) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |