Fire escape – ladder – or scaffold – Combined
Patent
1998-08-17
1999-10-26
Stodola, Daniel P.
Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold
Combined
206372, E04G 100
Patent
active
059711027
ABSTRACT:
A ladder including storage areas for allowing access to an area out of reach of a user. A tool box is removably connected at a top end of the ladder so as to be easily accesible to a user of the ladder. The ladder includes a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs extending at an adjustable angle to the first pair of legs. A plurality of steps extend between the legs of the first pair of legs and a storage compartments is positioned below each of the plurality of steps. The storage compartments are each movable between a first position completely contained beneath its respective step and a second position extending out from its respective step providing access to a storage area. Adjustable feet positioned on a base side of each leg of the ladder. The adjustable feet are both angularly adjustable and height adjustable to adapt the ladder to the terrain on which it is to sit. A pressure sensitive alarm is positioned to generate an audible alarm when a user applies pressure to the bottom step. A retaining device is also provided adjacent the work area for retaining a tool or supply necessary for the user in an easily accessible location. Alternatively, an alternate workpiece such as a paint tray may be releasably connected at the position of the toolbox.
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Kroll Michael I.
Stodola Daniel P.
Thompson Hugh B.
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