Patent ID: 6244382
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: E06C

Abstract:
A ladder attachment for supporting the top end of a ladder a predetermined distance from a vertical surface, said attachment comprising:an elongated central portion attachable to side rails of a ladder;a pair of spaced side arms, each having first and second ends, the first end of each arm pivotally attached to said central portion, the second end of each arm extending outwardly from the ladder for abutting the vertical surface to support said ladder in a substantially upright position while suspending said ladder a predetermined distance from said vertical surface; said arms interconnected with a cross member, said cross member formed of a plurality of independently pivotal sections whereby said cross member can be extended and collapsed to vary the spacing between said side arms;a translatable spring biased shaft interconnecting said cross member and said central portion to vary the spacing between said arms.