Patent ID: 6089350
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: E06C

Abstract:
An anchoring device for securing an upright inclined ladder having rungs, the ladder top end resting against an object and ladder bottom end resting on a support surface, the device preventing movement of the ladder bottom end away from the object, the anchoring device comprising:a) a generally linear base member;b) two hook members each having a first hook portion adapted for encircling a ladder rung, and a first shank portion, said shank portion of each hook member attached perpendicularly to a first side of said linear base member in spaced apart relationship,c) a tubular member fastened at a first end perpendicularly to a second side of said linear base member between said spaced apart hook members, and extending in opposition to said two hook members fastened thereto;d) a surface penetrating member secured to a second end of said tubular member for insertion into a surface, thereby preventing movement of said tubular member, said base member and said two hook members of said anchoring device; ande) a fastener member positioned in an aperture in said first hook portion of said hook member, said fastener member adapted for locking said hook member around a ladder rung.