Patent ID: 9038776
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: E06C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for stabilizing a ladder, comprising: connecting first and second support rails using one or more longitudinal cross members such that the first and second support rails are substantially parallel, wherein each support rail has a first distal end, a second distal end, and an adjustable shaft located at the second distal end, inserting a rod through a hollow ladder rung situated at, or below, a longitudinal midpoint of the ladder, wherein the longitudinal midpoint is the point equidistant from the base end and upper end of the ladder when the ladder is fully extended, such that the rod's first and second ends protrude from each side of the hollow ladder rung; pivotally connecting the first distal end of the first parallel support rail to the first end of said rod such that the first substantially linear portion of the first parallel support rail extends to achieve a substantially perpendicular angle in relation to the ladder rails; pivotally connecting the first distal end of the second parallel support rail to the second end of said rod such that the first substantially linear portion of the second parallel support rail to achieve a substantially perpendicular angle in relation to the ladder rails; and connecting one or more spreaders between said first and second support rails and one or more ladder rails.