US5062607A
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Holder for detachably mounting a receptable on a ladder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-14
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Granted: 1991-11-05
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Expires: 2011-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A holder for detachably mounting a receptacle, such as a paint can, to a ladder has a generally L-shaped body having a foot portion and a back portion. The back portion is connected to a U-shaped curved portion and extension portion which form a hook for attaching the holder to a first rung of the ladder. The foot portion is connected to a front portion and rests on a second rung beneath the first rung of the ladder. A pivotable restraint member is attached to the back portion. This restraint member encloses the receptacle when it is resting on the foot portion in order to hold the receptacle on the holder. This holder can easily and quickly be mounted to the ladder. A top opening in the receptacle is easily accessed when using the holder. The restraint member is pivotable so that the holder can fold flat for transport and storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard A. Kisner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:55
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C7/00; E06C7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A holder for detachably mounting a receptacle on a ladder, the holder comprising: a generally L-shaped body member, said body member having a foot portion and a back portion, the receptacle resting on the foot portion when being held by the holder; an extension portion connected to the back portion by a curved portion, the back portion, curved portion and extension portion forming a hook to attach the holder to a first rung of the ladder with the extension portion being positioned behind the first rung when the holder is mounted on the ladder; a front portion connected to the foot portion of the body member, said front portion being positioned in front of a second rung of the ladder and at least the foot portion engaging the second rung of the ladder when the holder is mounted on he ladder, the first rung of the ladder being above the second rung; and retainer means for holding the receptacle on he holder, the retainer means being pivotally attached to the back portion of the body member and the retainer means comprising a restraint member having a generally circular shape, the restraint member being attached to the back portion at a predetermined position, the predetermined position being spaced from the foot portion of the body member by a distance which is greater than the radius of the restraint member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A holder for detachably mounting a receptacle on a ladder, the holder comprising: a generally L-shaped body member, said body member having a foot portion and a back portion, the receptacle resting on the foot portion when being held by the holder; an extension portion connected to the back portion by a curved portion, the back portion, curved portion and extension portion forming a hook to attach the holder to a first rung of the ladder with the extension portion being positioned behind the first rung when the holder is mounted on the ladder; a front portion connected to the foot portion of the body member, said front portion being positioned in front of a second rung of the ladder and at least the foot portion engaging the second rung of the ladder when the holder is mounted on he ladder, the first rung of the ladder being above the second rung; and retainer means for holding the receptacle on he holder, the retainer means being pivotally attached to the back portion of the body member and the retainer means comprising a restraint member having a generally circular shape, the restraint member being attached to the back portion at a predetermined position, the predetermined position being spaced from the foot portion of the body member by a distance which is greater than the radius of the restraint member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The holder as recited in claim 1, wherein a longitudinal axis passing through the front portion is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis passing through the back portion of the body member, and wherein a longitudinal axis passing through the foot portion is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the front portion and back portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The holder as recited in claim 1, wherein the retainer means is pivotable to a position to form a generally flat surface with at least the body member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The holder as recited in claim 1, wherein the body member, extension portion, curved portion and front portion are an integral, one-piece unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The holder as recited in claim 1, wherein the body member, extension portion, curved portion and front portion are metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The holder as recited in claim 1, wherein the hook formed by the back portion, the curved portion and the extension portion generally has a U-shape and wherein the front portion and the foot portion are connected to form generally an L-shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The holder as recited in claim 6, wherein a longitudinal axis passing through the front portion is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis passing through the back portion of the body member, and wherein a longitudinal axis passing through the foot portion is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the front portion and back portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The holder as recited in claim 7, wherein the restraint member is pivotable to a position where at least the restraint member, body member and front portion form a generally flat surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The holder as recited in claim 1, wherein the retainer means further comprises a pivot member for pivotally attaching the restraint member to the back portion of the body member, the restraint member encloses the receptacle when the receptacle is placed therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The holder as recited in claim 9, wherein the pivot member comprises a rod passing through both the restraint member and the body member, said restraint member being pivotable relative to the body member about an axis passing longitudinally through the rod.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The holder as recited in claim 10, wherein the pivot member further comprises a nut and wherein the rod is a screw to which the nut is attached.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The holder as recited in claim 10, wherein the restraint member has dimensions such that said restraint member is rotatable as well as pivotable relative to the body member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The holder as recited in claim 10, wherein the restraint member is attached to the back portion of the body member by the rod.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The holder as recited in claim 10, wherein the restraint member has an opening defined in a front section thereof.
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) | 1994-11-04 | 1995-05-06 | 1995-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-04 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-04 | 2003-05-06 | 2003-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |