Foldable stepladder with step lock

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2007-02-07

2010-12-14

Mitchell, Katherine W (Department: 3634)

Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold

Ladder with pivoted prop

Pivoted to top-step cleat

C182S025000, C182S165000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07849967

ABSTRACT:
A stepladder includes a longer inclined frame provided with steps coupled to a shorter stabilizer frame provided with rungs for movement relative to the longer inclined frame between an expanded use position and a collapsed storage position. The stepladder also includes a top-step lock to lock the top step in a fixed position relative to the two frames.

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