Patent ID: 6189652
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: E06C

Abstract:
A removable platform for attachment to a runged ladder which is inclined to the vertical when in use thereby defining a somewhat upwardly facing side of said ladder to accommodate a user and a somewhat downwardly facing side of said ladder away from said user, said removable platform comprising;a platform of rectangular shape having sides, a first end, a second end and an under side,said second platform end adapted to be positioned adjacent a first rung of said ladder so that said first platform end passes between side rails of said ladder and is positioned on said somewhat downwardly facing side of said ladder,a first downwardly opening channel attached to said second platform end so as to be positioned adjacent said first rung of said ladder and adapted to be seated on said first rung, a leg attached to each side of said platform and extending downwardly from said platform, said legs located at said second platform end,a second downwardly opening channel attached to said legs at their bottoms with said second channel adapted to be positioned on a lower rung of said ladder below said first rung, andsaid first downwardly opening channel defined by an angle bracket attached to the under side of said second platform end and a downturn edge of said platform.