US20120132683A1 - Ladder buddy - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus permanently installed for the cushioned, vertical or nearly vertical personal transport of an A type ladder of any size on a shoulder. Methods for using the apparatus are also described.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
• Method for ease of transportation of an A type ladder, vertical or nearby vertical, on a shoulder in or around a facility.
DISCUSSION OF THE PRIOR ART
• Methods for transportation of A type ladders in and around facilities have been attempted such as wheels attached to the bottom of legs or rubber attached to the outside center of a leg of the ladder so it can be transported horizontally or nearly horizontally. Such known ladder transport apparatus include those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,993,163, 4,022,505, 4,469,194, 4,871,102, 4,874,120, 5,058,789, 5,207,364, 5,333,823, 5,511,285, 5,593,145 among others.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• One embodiment of the invention relates to the vertical or nearly vertical transport of an A type ladder in and around a facility on a shoulder. The invention provides a cushioned area within the A type ladder steps for lifting and ease of vertical or nearly vertical transport on a shoulder. The invention is permanently installed generally the same height from the bottom end of an A type ladder regardless of it's length and width. The invention can be used on any location where A type ladders are found, indoors or outdoors.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• There are shown in the drawings embodiments, which are presently preferred, it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements shown.
• FIG. 1 is the front view of the embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 2 is a front view of one embodiment of the invention installed on an A type ladder.
• FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 4 is a side view of the invention installed on an A type ladder
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
• Referring to drawings (FIGS. 1 through 4) the cushion is formed out of a flexible foam type material. Lengths can be from 30 inches to 36 inches (FIG. 1) or longer for different sized openings, between steps, for permanent install on A type ladders. The cushion is permanently secured to the bottom of the step's front ridge of (FIG. 2 and FIG. 4) and inside of the ladder legs at either end of the step to reach down to the top of the step immediately below (FIG. 1). An adhesive compound is used to affix the apparatus in position. The width of the cushion's piece (FIG. 3) is 2 inches to 4 inches or larger depending on weight and height of the A type ladder. It should be understood the examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changes in light there of will be obvious to a person skilled in the art, and that such modifications or changes are to be included with in the spirit and preview of this application. Moreover the invention can take other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essentials attributed thereof.

Claims (3)

1. An apparatus to be permanently installed to cushion the lifting for vertical or near vertical transport of A type ladders of any length or width on a shoulder.

2. The apparatus in claim 1 is permanently secured on the front and the back of the front underside ridge of a ladder step and the front inside of both side ladder legs, to the step immediately below by an adhesive compound.

3. The apparatus in claim 1 is comprised of one or more pieces a flexible foam type material of 2 inches to 4 inches in width and 30 inches to 36 inches long.

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