Automatic ladder for attic access

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2007-11-13

2011-10-04

Mitchell, Katherine (Department: 3634)

Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold

Door and ladder

C182S078000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08028804

ABSTRACT:
An access panel is shown in the present invention to provide easy and safe access to an attic space or elevated structure. The access panel is fully automatic. During opening, the access panel uses an energizing motor to control the gravitational forces for opening a cover and deploying ladder sections. During closing, the access panel is energized to retract the ladder sections and close the access panel. The motor is energized to close the access panel until a stow latch engages to stow the access panel during non-use. A safety switch is mounted inside the attic space to allow a user to open the panel and extend the ladder should the user be trapped in the attic space.

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