Patent ID: 6079684
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: E06C

Abstract:
A bracket for supporting a step ladder, the step ladder having a top step, the top step having a perimeter lip, said bracket comprising:a back plane having an upper end, an opposite lower end, and a front side, and an opposite rear side;a stiffening flange located at said upper end of said back plane for providing resistance against bending of said back, plane said stiffening flange projecting from said front side, wherein said stiffening flange extends along all of said front side of said back plane at substantially a right angle with respect thereto; andat least one support flange projecting from said front side and located adjacent said lower end of said back plane, said at least one support flange having an acute angle with respect to said front side of said back plane, said at least one support flange having a base adjoining said back plane, said support flange terminating remote from said base at a distal tip, said support flange at said base having a first length, said support flange at said distal tip having a second length, said first length being longer than said second length;wherein said bracket is formed of a single piece of sheet material.