Patent ID: 6948591
Filing Date: 2005-09-27
Classification: E06C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A support or accessory apparatus for a ladder or scaffolding comprising: (a) a fixed component; (b) a movable component capable of telescopic movement relative to the fixed component and securable at a desired position relative thereto; (c) a securing pin located on the fixed component and spring biased into a mating aperture or groove located on the movable component, wherein the securing pin when inserted into the mating aperture or groove secures the moveable component relative to the fixed component; (d) a foot attached to the movable component and pivotable relative thereto; (e) a primary attachment member connected to the fixed component; (f) a secondary attachment member securable to the ladder or scaffolding and engageable in a peg-socket relationship with the primary attachment member; and (g) a lock comprising at least one fastener spring biased into a mating aperture or groove on at least one of the primary attachment member and secondary attachment member to thereby retain the primary attachment member and the secondary attachment member together, wherein the secondary attachment member is adapted to be secured to a side rail of the ladder and is secured by a second fastener that is adapted to extend at least through a side rail of the ladder and the second fastener is coupled to a rod adapted to traverse the ladder from one side rail to another side rail.