Patent ID: 7246682
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: E04D,E06C

Abstract:
1. A ladder elevator device comprising: at least one ladder, a base to secure said ladder, a lifting device mounted on said ladder, said lifting device having a capacity to raise and lower a load, a winch in communication with an upper end of said ladder such that operation of said winch changes an angle between said ladder and said base, and a ladder stabilization bracket, said ladder stabilization bracket comprising: at least one rung attachment means that secures said ladder stabilization bracket to said at least one ladder, a central mounting bar affixed to said rung attachment means, telescoping extension segments that extend outward from said central mounting bar when said extension segments are deployed, clamping arms attached to terminal units of said extension segments, and clamping mechanisms affixed to distal ends of said clamping arms; wherein said ladder stabilization bracket is affixed to said ladder below said ladder attachment assembly, and said clamping arms pivot about a longitudinal axis of said ladder stabilization bracket, said clamping mechanisms are secured to a member of said work area surface to further stabilize and secure said ladder elevator device.