Patent ID: 8485316
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: E04F,E06C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for stabilizing a ladder, the ladder having first and second substantially parallel side rails, each side rail having an inner surface, an outer surface defining a surface plane, a base end, an upper end, and at least two ladder rungs connecting the inner surface of the first substantially parallel side rail to the inner surface of the second substantially parallel side rail and disposed to lie generally perpendicular to said first and second substantially parallel side rails, the apparatus comprising: (i) first and second substantially parallel support rails adapted for pivotal connection to said first and second substantially parallel side rails; (ii) one or more longitudinal cross members disposed between said first and second substantially parallel support rails; (iii) one or more pivotable connectors for adjoining the first end of the first substantially parallel support rail to the outer surface of the first substantially parallel side rail at a point between the base end and the midpoint of said substantially parallel side rail's length and the first end of the second substantially parallel support rail to the outer surface of the second substantially parallel side rail at a point between the base end and the midpoint of the substantially parallel side rail's length; (iv) one or more rigid adjustable spreaders for connecting each of said first and second substantially parallel support rails to a substantially parallel side rail at a point between the base end and the support rail's pivotal connection point, wherein the adjustable spreader is adjustable in length and is configured to fold at a point approximately half way between the adjustable spreader's distal ends; and (v) a shoe located at each ground contact point.