Patent ID: 6662901
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: E04F,E06C

Abstract:
A folding ladder apparatus for use in an opening in a building structure, said apparatus comprising:a plurality of ladder sections substantially parallel to one another when in a folded position and substantially aligned with one another when in an unfolded position, each of said ladder sections having a pair of spaced side rails and a plurality of treads extending between said side rails, one of said ladder sections being adapted for pivotal connection with respect to the building structure adjacent to the opening; a control base attached to another of said ladder sections; and a control arm having a proximal end pivotally attached to said control base and a distal end, said control arm has a downwardly extending operating position wherein said distal end may be gripped by an operator while positioned laterally away from and not below the ladder whereby: force may be applied to the other of said ladder sections to move the ladder between folded and unfolded positions thereof; and unexpected movement of any of said ladder sections cannot result in contact by the ladder with the operator.