Patent ID: 8251180
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: E06C

Abstract:
1. A ladder stabilizer apparatus comprising, in combination: a case having a first end spaced apart from a second end; means for attaching the case to a pair of existing rungs on an existing ladder; a horizontal opening disposed in the first end; a vertical pivot disposed within the horizontal opening; a pair of identical sleeves pivotally affixed oppositely and horizontally to the vertical pivot; a surface contact device disposed outwardly on each sleeve; a pair of identical slots disposed oppositely and laterally within the case, the slots proximal to the horizontal opening; a rod arm disposed horizontally within the case between the slots; a pair of identical pushrods pivotally and oppositely affixed to the rod arm, each pushrod extended outwardly through one of each of the slots, each pushrod affixed to one of each of the sleeves via a pushrod pivot; a housing disposed within the case; an upper cable gear rotateably affixed in a horizontal plane within the housing; a rack disposed within the housing and extended outwardly therefrom via a pair of spaced apart bushings, the rack in communication with the upper cable gear, the rack affixed perpendicularly to the rod arm; an exterior crank selectively turning the upper cable gear; whereby the sleeves are moved forwardly and rearwardly within the horizontal openings.