Patent ID: 8167088
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: E06C

Abstract:
1. A ladder cap configured to attach to a lateral member of a ladder having an upper attachment location, the ladder cap comprising: a) a frame providing a protective shield defining a central region, a surface defining an open region, the frame further comprising an attachment member configured to attach the ladder cap to the upper attachment location of the ladder, b) a self powered illuminating member positioned within the central region of the protective shield and protected thereby, the illuminating member having an illuminating portion which corresponds in location to the open region of the protective shroud, c) wherein the illuminating portion is configured to project light through the open region of the protective shield, wherein the ladder comprises a pair of rails connected by rungs and the lateral member being one of said rails, where the upper attachment location comprises an interior channel, wherein the ladder cap comprise an attachment member extending into the channel fixedly attaching the ladder cap to the upper attachment location of the ladder.