US4730802A
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Detachable tray for stepladders
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-26
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Granted: 1988-03-15
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Expires: 2007-08-26
Abstract
Abstract One of the side walls of a tray is provided with a stepladder side rail engaging bracket which includes opposed diverging channel members. Such channel members rest, without any fasteners or the like, upon the exposed upper edges of the side rails or stringers which form one side of the stepladder. The angle formed by the diverging channel members approximates the angle formed by the diverging front and rear side rails of the stepladder when in the open position. The tray may be compartmentalized to carry tools or parts; alternatively it may be partially or totally free of compartments to support paint cans or buckets for other uses.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W. Chatham
- 👤 Charles G. Setliff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:01
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C7/00; E06C7/14; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A detachable tray for mounting on the side rails or stringers of a conventional stepladder in the open position comprising: (a) a tray member including opposing side walls and opposing end walls; (b) one of said side or end walls including a stepladder side rail engaging bracket means associated therewith; (c) said stepladder side rail engagement bracket means including opposed, diverging channel members which rest upon the exposed edges of said side rails when said stepladder is in the open, operative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A detachable tray for mounting on the side rails or stringers of a conventional stepladder in the open position comprising: (a) a tray member including opposing side walls and opposing end walls; (b) one of said side or end walls including a stepladder side rail engaging bracket means associated therewith; (c) said stepladder side rail engagement bracket means including opposed, diverging channel members which rest upon the exposed edges of said side rails when said stepladder is in the open, operative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The detachable tray according to claim 1 wherein said tray is compartmentalized.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The detachable tray according to claim 2 wherein said tray includes a handle member extending upwardly from the central portion thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The detachable tray according to claim 1 wherein the angle formed between said diverging channels is substantially the same as the angle formed by the diverging front and rear side rails of said stepladder.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-03-15 | 1991-09-14 | 1992-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-15 | 1995-09-14 | 1996-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-15 | 1999-09-14 | 2000-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |