HYBRID STEPLADDER AND METHOD

A hybrid stepladder having two platforms upon which a user can stand, and at least one step where a length of each platform is at least double a length of the step. A method for climbing. HYBRID WITH HANGING BRACE LINKS

BOX RAIL BACKUP AND METHOD

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A ladder haying a first box rail haying a first side, and a second side extending perpendicularly from the first side. The first side haying a first hole. The second side haying a first hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder haying a second box rail, at least a portion of which is in parallel and spaced relation with the first box rail. The ladder comprises a first hollow tube disposed in the first box rail in alignment with the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the third side. The ladder comprises a bracket haying a first bracket hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder comprises a first fastener extending through the first hole of the third side, the first hollow tube, the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the bracket which attaches the bracket to the first box rail. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-23 ...

EXTENSION LADDER, COMBINATION END CAP/GUIDE BRACKET, AND METHOD FOR CLIMBING

An extension ladder comprises a base section comprising a first base rail, a second base rail in spaced relationship and in parallel with the first base rail, and at least a first base rung connected to the first base rail and the second base rail. The extension ladder also comprises a fly section slidably connected to the base section. The fly section comprises a first fly rail, a second fly rail in spaced relationship and in parallel with the first fly rail, at least a first fly rung connected to the first fly rail and the second fly rail, a first combination end cap/guide bracket connected to the bottom of the first fly rail, and a second combination end cap/guide bracket connected to the bottom of the second fly rail. Each end cap/guide bracket is one continuous piece. The first fly rail is adjacent to and in parallel with and in spaced relationship with said first base rail. The second fly rail is adjacent to and in parallel with and in spaced relationship with said second base rail ...

LADDER LEVELER AND METHOD

A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is. There is the step of the user pushing only against the foot peg but not the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in the retracted state causing the first leveler to move to an extended state relative to the first rail and be maintained in the extended state. A leveler which positively prevents inadvertent retraction of the leveler from an extended state to a retracted state. A ladder having a module with a first and second ladder leveler.

Ramp Botom Transition Foot

An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer. 1. An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle with wheels onto a loading surface of a truck or trailer comprising:a ramp having a right side rail and a left side rail and a center rail disposed between the right and left side rails with a plurality of bars as treads connected to the right side rail and left side rail at locations along the length of and at the top of the right and left side rails to provide traction and cross braces connected to the right side rail and the left side rail at locations along the length of the right and left side rails, the cross braces, center rail, treads with the right and left side rails defining open spaces, the cross braces and treads and center rail blocking the wheels of the vehicle from falling through the spaces when the vehicle is wheeled across the ramp, the ramp supports a load of at least 1000 lbs.;a mounting portion having a first finger connected to the right side rail and a second finger connected to the left side rail of the ramp that mounts on top of an edge of the loading surface of the truck or trailer, the ramp has a center rail attached to the center braces between the mounting portion and a transition piece;the transition piece that is curved and pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted ...

PUMP JACK POLE BRACE LATCH AND METHOD

A pump jack pole brace. The brace comprises a U-shaped yoke member having a first leg and a second leg. The brace includes a latch plate assembly having a first side slidably and pivotably attached to the first leg, and a second side having a tab which engages with the second leg to form a closed envelope with the yoke. A method for securing a pole for use of a pump jack system.

HYBRID STEPLADDER AND METHOD

A hybrid stepladder having two platforms upon which a user can stand, and at least one step where a length of each platform is at least double a length of the step. A method for climbing.

LADDER LEVELER AND METHOD

A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is. There is the step of the user pushing only against the foot peg but not the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in the retracted state causing the first leveler to move to an extended state relative ...

Pump Jack Pole Brace Latch and Method

A pump jack pole brace. The brace comprises a U-shaped yoke member having a first leg and a second leg. The brace includes a latch plate assembly having a first side slidably and pivotably attached to the first leg, and a second side having a tab which engages with the second leg to form a closed envelope with the yoke. A method for securing a pole for use of a pump jack system. 1. A pump jack pole brace comprising:a U-shaped yoke member having a first leg and a second leg; anda latch plate assembly having a first side slidably and pivotably attached to the first leg, and a second side having a tab which engages with the second leg to form a closed envelope with the yoke.2. A brace as described in wherein the assembly includes a tensioner for tightening the assembly against the poles.3. A brace as described in wherein the first leg has an attachment portion for attaching the assembly to the yoke.4. A brace as described in including means for attaching the first side to the attachment portion.5. A brace as described in wherein the tab is fixed in a permanent position to the second side.6. A brace as described in wherein the tensioner includes a threaded handle.7. A brace as described in wherein the attachment portion includes a hinge barrel.8. A brace as described in wherein the second leg includes a yoke slot in which the tab engages to form the closed envelope.9. A brace as described in wherein the first side includes a horizontal slot through which the attachment means extends to attach the member to the assembly.10. A brace as described in wherein the assembly includes a top through which the threaded assembly extends claim 9 , a first side connected to the top having the horizontal slot claim 9 , and a second side connected to the top having another horizontal slot in alignment with the horizontal slot.11. A brace as described in wherein the attachment means includes a bolt.12. A brace as described in wherein the attachment means includes a rivet.13. A method ...

LADDER LEVELER AND METHOD

A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is. There is the step of the user pushing only against the foot peg but not the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in the retracted state causing the first leveler to move to an extended state relative ...

LADDER LEVELER AND METHOD

A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is. There is the step of the user pushing only against the foot peg but not the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in the retracted state causing the first leveler to move to an extended state relative ...

LADDER LEVELER AND METHOD

Ladder, wide rung and method

A ladder having a first rail and a second rail. The ladder having a standard rung having a width permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a first wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a second wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The first wide rung and the second wide rung are disposed in a work zone of the ladder. The work zone of the ladder is where a user typically stands on the ladder while performing tasks. The standard rung is disposed outside the work zone. A wide rung. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder.

EXTENSION LADDER WITH GROOVE BOX RAILS AND METHOD

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An extension ladder having a base section having a first box shaped base rail having a base side and a groove extending along the side. The extension ladder has a fly section having a first box shaped fly rail, and a follower bracket attached to the first box shaped fly rail and extending outward toward the first box shaped base rail. The groove is sized to engage the follower bracket which constrains the fly section to have limited motion relative to the base section and a left to right and front to rear directions while permitting the fly section to slide freely relative to the base section when the fly section is extended. A method for using an extension ladder. A method for producing an extension ladder. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-23 ...

RAMP BOTTOM TRANSITION FOOT

An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.

PUMP JACK POLE BRACE LATCH AND METHOD

A pump jack pole brace. The brace comprises a U-shaped yoke member having a first leg and a second leg. The brace includes a latch plate assembly having a first side slidably and pivotably attached to the first leg, and a second side having a tab which engages with the second leg to form a closed envelope with the yoke. A method for securing a pole for use of a pump jack system.

STEEL PUMP JACK WITH SAFETY LATCH AND METHOD

A steel pump jack comprises two side supports with a formed flange along each edge of the side supports; two platform supports with a formed flange along each edge of the platform supports; a platform extension support with formed flanges along each edge of the platform extension support; a lower shackle assembly and an upper shackle assembly with foot pump and boot strap. The steel pump jack also contains a formed crank handle for lowering the steel pump jack down a wood pole and a brake system having a foot lever that can be depressed using a foot.

LADDER LEVELER AND METHOD

A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a moduler leveler with a first leveler attached to the first rail and a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. FIG. 1 ...

PRE-COMPRESSED GAS STRUT, USE THEREOF FOR INSTALLING ATTIC LADDER AND ATTIC LADDER HAVING PRE-COMPRESSED GAS STRUT

A pre-compressed gas strut assembly and method of installing it for use as the extension and. retraction part of a folding ladder configured for installation in an opening, such as an opening in a ceiling of a house or other building. The pre-compressed gas strut (1) has holding members (4) attached to end caps (2) having radial protrusions (3) arranged on opposite ends of the gas strut that maintain the gas strut in a compressed position during installation of the attic ladder assembly.

METHOD AND SYSTEM REGARDING A CEILING LADDER

The present invention pertains to a ladder system for climbing to a first area above a ceiling form a second area below the ceiling. The ladder system comprises a ladder. The ladder system also comprises a mechanism for allowing the ladder to slide between the first area and the second area. The allowing mechanism is attached to the ladder and to the ceiling. The present invention pertains to a method for climbing from a floor to a ceiling above the floor. The method comprises the steps of pulling a door assembly down from the ceiling. Next, there is the step of sliding the ladder along the door assembly until the bottom of the ladder contacts the floor while extending to the ceiling along the door assembly. The present invention pertains to a ladder assembly. The ladder assembly comprises a rectangular carton. The ladder assembly comprises a bottom ladder section which fits into the carton. Additionally, the ladder assembly comprises a middle ladder section which fits into the carton and contacts the bottom ladder carton. The ladder assembly comprises a top ladder section which fits into the carton and contacts the middle ladder section. Also, the ladder assembly comprises a plurality of joints for connecting the bottom ladder section and the middle ladder section, and the middle section to the top section. The joints are disposed in the carton. The ladder assembly comprises a mechanism for connecting a ladder formed from the bottom, middle and top ladder sections and the plurality of joints to a ceiling. The connecting mechanism is disposed in the carton.

STEEL PUMP JACK WITH SAFETY LATCH AND METHOD

A steel pump jack comprises two side supports with a formed flange along each edge of the side supports; two platform supports with a formed flange along each edge of the platform supports; a platform extension support with formed flanges along each edge of the platform extension support; a lower shackle assembly and an upper shackle assembly with foot pump and boot strap. The steel pump jack also contains a formed crank handle for lowering the steel pump jack down a wood pole and a brake system having a foot lever that can be depressed using a foot.

RAMP BOTTOM TRANSITION FOOT

An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.

Boom sprayer and method of spraying

Boom sprayer and method of spraying

Ladder top

Boom sprayer and method of spraying

Ramp bottom transition foot

An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.

Ramp bottom transition foot

An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.

Ladder leveler and method

A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is. There is the step of the user pushing only against the foot peg but not the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in the retracted state causing the first leveler to move to an extended state relative ...

Ladder, Foot and Method

A ladder having a foot having a plastic body with a recess which receives the end of a first rail and is positioned about and conforms to the web and the first and second flanges of the first rail. The foot has a plastic base having a top side from which the body extends. The base has a front edge. The foot has a metal rail fastener which extends through the body and the rail to attach the body and the rail together. The foot has a pad having a rigid plate with a rubber outer layer surrounding the rigid plate and a pad fastener hole that extends entirely through the rigid plate and rubber outer layer, the outer layer of the pad having a bottom with treads. The foot has a metal pad fastener that extends entirely through the pad and entirely through the base to attach the pad to the base so the rigid plate is between the treads and the base of the shell. A ladder foot. A method. 1. A ladder comprising:a first rail having a bottom and a web, a first flange attached to a first end of the web and a second flange attached to a second end of the web;a second rail;rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user steps to climb the ladder; anda foot having a plastic body with a recess which receives the end of the first rail and is positioned about and conforms with the web and the first and second flanges of the first rail, the foot having a plastic base having a top side from which the body extends, the base having a front edge, the foot having a metal rail fastener which extends through the body and the rail to attach the body and the rail together, a pad having a rigid plate with a rubber outer layer surrounding the rigid plate and a pad fastener hole that extends entirely through the rigid plate and rubber outer layer, the outer layer of the pad having a bottom with treads, the foot having a metal pad fastener that extends entirely through the pad and entirely through the base to attach the pad to the base so the rigid plate is between the treads and ...

Ladder, Top and Method

A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a first rectangular slot and a second rectangular slot extending from the first rectangular slot so an external corner can fit into the first rectangular slot when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder. 1. A ladder for leaning against a structure comprising:a first rail;a second rail; anda plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners, the top having a first side and a second side, the first side having a gap with a surface with a first rectangular slot and a second rectangular slot extending from the first rectangular slot so an external corner of the structure can fit into the first rectangular slot when the top leans against the external corner, the surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank, the first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank, the first side of the top having corners defined by line segments at an angle between 20° and 70° with the first side so the corners of the top can fit against walls of an internal corner of the structure when the top leans against the internal corner.2. The ladder of wherein the first notch is in the gap.3. The ladder of wherein the surface of the first side having a second notch in the gap having a width greater than the width of the first notch so a second rectangular plank having a width slightly smaller than the width of the ...

Steel pump jack with safety latch and method

An upper shackle assembly for a steel pump jack for a wood pole includes a u-shaped shackle component to receive the wood pole. The assembly includes a crank handle that extends through the shackle component and engages the pole to lower the pump jack down the pole. The assembly includes a brake attached to the shackle component to engage with the pole if the crank handle fails. A method for installing a steel pump jack to a wood pole includes the steps of placing a u-shaped shackle component about the wood pole. There is the step of closing a brake with the shackle component to engage with the pole if a crank handle fails. There is the step of extending the crank handle through the shackle component to engage the pole. A steel pump jack.

Ladder top

Castle-style climbing equipment display

Ladder, wide rung and method

A ladder having a first rail and a second rail. The ladder having a standard rung having a width permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a first wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a second wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The first wide rung and the second wide rung are disposed in a work zone of the ladder. The work zone of the ladder is where a user typically stands on the ladder while performing tasks. The standard rung is disposed outside the work zone. A wide rung. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder.

Pre-compressed gas strut, use thereof for installing attic ladder and attic ladder having pre-compressed gas strut

A pre-compressed gas strut assembly and method of installing it for use as the extension and retraction part of a folding ladder configured for installation in an opening, such as an opening in a ceiling of a house or other building. The pre-compressed gas strut has holding members attached to end caps having radial protrusions arranged on opposite ends of the gas strut that maintain the gas strut in a compressed position during installation of the attic ladder assembly.

Pump jack and method

A pump jack for a scaffold in a system to support a work platform and move the platform up and down a pole to access a vertical work surface. The pump jack includes an L-shaped framework having a horizontal frame member which supports the work platform and a vertical frame member. The vertical frame member having laterally opposing Z-shaped channels, each having a leg that bends about the pole and extends inward toward the pole. The pump jack includes an upper shackle supported by the framework. The pump jack includes a lower shackle supported by the framework, which with the upper shackle applies a coupling force for gripping the pole. The pump jack includes a pump arm lever pivotably coupled to the vertical frame member to step upwardly the pump jack relative to the pole. The pump jack includes a crank mechanism coupled to the vertical frame member. A method for supporting and moving a work platform up and down a pole to access a vertical work surface.

Ladder, Top and Method

A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a V so a corner can fit into the V when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder.

Ladder Leveler and Method

A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is. There is the step of the user pushing only against the foot peg but not the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in the retracted state causing the first leveler to move to an extended state relative to the first rail and be maintained in the extended state. A leveler which positively prevents inadvertent retraction of the leveler from an extended state to a retracted state. A ladder having a module with a first and second ladder leveler. 1. A ladder upon which a user line comprising:a first rail;a second rail;rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps;a first leveler attached to the first rail, the first leveler having a foot peg and a latch, when the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state; anda second leveler attached to the second rail.2. The ladder of wherein the first leveler having a right housing which contains a right leg assembly claim 1 , the foot peg and the latch are foldably attached to the right leg assembly.3. The ladder of wherein the latch is encased by the foot peg when the latch and foot peg are folded so the latch is ...

Pump jack pole brace latch and method

A method for securing a pole for use of a pump jack system having the steps of pivoting a latch plate assembly about a first leg of a yoke member from an open position about the pole to a partially closed position about the pole. There is the step of sliding the assembly forward to a second leg of the member relative to the first leg into a fully closed position about the pole wherein a tab of the assembly is inserted into a yoke slot of the member.

Pump jack pole brace latch and method

A pump jack pole brace. The brace comprises a U-shaped yoke member having a first leg and a second leg. The brace includes a latch plate assembly having a first side slidably and pivotably attached to the first leg, and a second side having a tab which engages with the second leg to form a closed envelope with the yoke. A method for securing a pole for use of a pump jack system.

Steel Pump Jack With Safety Latch and Method

An upper shackle assembly for a steel pump jack for a wood pole includes a u-shaped shackle component to receive the wood pole. The assembly includes a crank handle that extends through the shackle component and engages the pole to lower the pump jack down the pole. The assembly includes a brake attached to the shackle component to engage with the pole if the crank handle fails. A method for installing a steel pump jack to a wood pole includes the steps of placing a u-shaped shackle component about the wood pole. There is the step of closing a brake with the shackle component to engage with the pole if a crank handle fails. There is the step of extending the crank handle through the shackle component to engage the pole. A steel pump jack.

Ladder, Wide Rung and Method

A ladder having a first rail and a second rail. The ladder having a standard rung having a width permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a first wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a second wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The first wide rung, and the second wide rung are disposed in a work zone of the ladder. The work zone of the ladder is where a user typically stands on the ladder while performing tasks. The standard rung is disposed outside the work zone. A wide rung. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder.

Steel pump jack with safety latch and method

An upper shackle assembly for a steel pump jack for a wood pole includes a u-shaped shackle component to receive the wood pole. The assembly includes a crank handle that extends through the shackle component and engages the pole to lower the pump jack down the pole. The assembly includes a brake attached to the shackle component to engage with the pole if the crank handle fails. A method for installing a steel pump jack to a wood pole includes the steps of placing a u-shaped shackle component about the wood pole. There is the step of closing a brake with the shackle component to engage with the pole if a crank handle fails. There is the step of extending the crank handle through the shackle component to engage the pole. A steel pump jack.

Ladder, top and method

A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a first rectangular slot and a second rectangular slot extending from the first rectangular slot so an external corner can fit into the first rectangular slot when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder.

Boom sprayer and method of spraying

A boom sprayer having an inner boom section and an extendable outer boom section with a plurality of spray head valves which are moved to an on or off position as the extendable boom section extends and retracts relative to the inner boom section. The invention also relates to a method of spraying with a boom sprayer and a mechanism for attaching the spray booms to a support vehicle.

Ramp Bottom Transition Foot

An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.

EXTENSION AND SUSPENSION MECHANISM FOR BOOM SPRAYER

A boom sprayer having an inner boom section and an extendable outer boom section moved by a drive assembly including a pinch roller system. The boom sprayer included a suspension assembly including a shock absorbing material for enabling suspension of the outer boom section with respect to the inner boom section. 1. A telescoping boom sprayer comprising:a. a first, inner boom member, wherein the first, inner boom member is an elongated rigid structure comprising a plurality of rigid elongated frame members extending the length of the first, inner boom member from a proximal end of the first, inner boom member to a distal end of the first, inner boom member, wherein the first, inner boom member comprises a pair of horizontal platforms extending substantially the length of the first, inner boom member; and i. at least one pair of bottom drive rollers,', 'ii. at least one upper pinch drive roller frictionally engaging the horizontal platforms of the first, inner boom member, and', 'iii. a power source to activate the drive assembly., 'b. at least one second, outer boom member, wherein the second, outer boom member is an elongated, rigid structure comprising a plurality of rigid elongated frame members extending the length of the second outer boom member from a proximal end of the second, outer boom member to the distal end of the second, outer boom member, wherein the second, outer boom member is extendably housed within the first, inner boom member, wherein the pair of horizontal platforms assist in extending, retracting and supporting the second, outer boom member, and wherein the second, outer boom member includes a drive assembly mounted onto the proximal end of the second, outer boom member, the drive assembly comprising a pinch roller system comprising2. The telescoping boom sprayer of claim 1 , wherein the power source is a hydraulic motor driven by a source of hydraulic fluid power from a support vehicle.3. The telescoping boom sprayer of wherein a pinch roller ...

Pump jack and method

A pump jack for a scaffold in a system to support a work platform and move the platform up and down a pole to access a vertical work surface. The pump jack includes an L-shaped framework having a horizontal frame member which supports the work platform and a vertical frame member. The vertical frame member having laterally opposing Z-shaped channels, each having a leg that bends about the pole and extends inward toward the pole. The pump jack includes an upper shackle supported by the framework. The pump jack includes a lower shackle supported by the framework, which with the upper shackle applies a coupling force for gripping the pole. The pump jack includes a pump arm lever pivotably coupled to the vertical frame member to step upwardly the pump jack relative to the pole. The pump jack includes a crank mechanism coupled to the vertical frame member. A method for supporting and moving a work platform up and down a pole to access a vertical work surface.

Ladder, Wide Rung and Method

A ladder having a first rail and a second rail. The ladder having a standard rung having a width permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a first wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a second wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The first wide rung and the second wide rung are disposed in a work zone of the ladder. The work zone of the ladder is where a user typically stands on the ladder while performing tasks. The standard rung is disposed outside the work zone. A wide rung. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder.

Tri-Foot, Ladder and Method

A ladder having a first rail having a bottom. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user climbs the ladder. The ladder comprises a ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to the bottom of'the first rail. The ladder foot having three distinct and different surfaces, with the first rail resting on one of the three surfaces at any one time the first rail is up right. The first rail changing to any of the three surfaces for the first rail to be upright upon by rotating the ladder foot. A method for placing a ladder. A ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to a bottom of a first rail of a ladder. A method for making a ladder. 1. A ladder comprising:a first rail having a bottom;a second rail;rungs attached to the first rail and second rail, the rungs configured to be climbed upon by a user to climb the ladder; anda ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to the bottom of the first rail, the ladder foot has a bolthole through which a bolt extends to attach the ladder foot to the first rail, the ladder foot able to pivot about the bolt, the foot has a geometric center in the bolt hole with the bolt passing through the bolthole offset from the geometric center.2. The ladder of claim I wherein the ladder foot having two surfaces that are distinct and different , with the first rail resting on the foot , with one of the two surfaces in contact with ground when the first rail is upright , any one of the two surfaces of the foot can be configured to contact the ground at one time by rotating the ladder foot ,3. The ladder of wherein the foot has an interior with buttressing that holds the bolthole.4. The ladder of wherein the first rail has an outer face and an inner face claim 3 , the ladder foot disposed on the outer face of the first rail claim 3 , and including a second ladder foot rotatably attached to the inner face with the bolt.5. A method for placing a ladder comprising the steps of:moving the ...

Packaging for a ladder

Ladder pail shelf

Ladder, Top and Method

A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a V so a corner can fit into the V when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder. 1. A ladder comprising:a first rail;a second rail; anda plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners, the top having a first side and a second side, the first side having a gap with a surface with a V so a corner can fit into the V when the top leans against the corner, the surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank, the first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank, the top having a first cushion bonded to the first side without any mechanical fasteners.2. The ladder of wherein the first notch is in the V.3. The ladder of wherein the surface of the first side having a second notch in the gap having a width greater than the width of the first notch so a second rectangular plank having a width slightly smaller than the width of the second notch can fit into the second notch when the top leans against the second plank.4. The ladder of wherein the second notch is in the V.5. The ladder of wherein the surface of the first side has a first straight segment claim 2 , a second straight segment claim 2 , a third straight segment claim 2 , a fourth straight segment claim 2 , a fifth straight segment claim 2 , a sixth straight segment claim 2 , a seventh straight segment and an eighth straight segment ...

Tri-foot, ladder and method

A ladder having a first rail having a bottom. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user climbs the ladder. The ladder comprises a ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to the bottom of the first rail. The ladder foot having three distinct and different surfaces, with the first rail resting on one of the three surfaces at any one time the first rail is up right. The first rail changing to any of the three surfaces for the first rail to be upright upon by rotating the ladder foot. A method for placing a ladder. A ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to a bottom of a first rail of a ladder. A method for making a ladder.

Steel pump jack with safety latch and method

An upper shackle assembly for a steel pump jack for a wood pole includes a u-shaped shackle component to receive the wood pole. The assembly includes a crank handle that extends through the shackle component and engages the pole to lower the pump jack down the pole. The assembly includes a brake attached to the shackle component to engage with the pole if the crank handle fails. A method for installing a steel pump jack to a wood pole includes the steps of placing a u-shaped shackle component about the wood pole. There is the step of closing a brake with the shackle component to engage with the pole if a crank handle fails. There is the step of extending the crank handle through the shackle component to engage the pole. A steel pump jack.

Steel pump jack with safety latch and method

An upper shackle assembly for a steel pump jack for a wood pole includes a u-shaped shackle component to receive the wood pole. The assembly includes a crank handle that extends through the shackle component and engages the pole to lower the pump jack down the pole. The assembly includes a brake attached to the shackle component to engage with the pole if the crank handle fails. A method for installing a steel pump jack to a wood pole includes the steps of placing a u-shaped shackle component about the wood pole. There is the step of closing a brake with the shackle component to engage with the pole if a crank handle fails. There is the step of extending the crank handle through the shackle component to engage the pole. A steel pump jack.

Ladder

Three section extension ladder and method

An extension ladder including a base section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them. The extension ladder including an intermediate fly section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them. The intermediate fly section slidably attached to the base section. The extension ladder including a top fly section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them, the top fly section sliding attached to the intermediate fly section with the intermediate fly section disposed between the base and the top fly section. The extension ladder including a handle having a first strap portion attached to the base section having a first buckle portion, and a second strap portion attached to the top fly section having a second buckle portion that engages with the first buckle portion when the base section, intermediate fly section and top fly section are in a folded state. A method of moving an extension ladder. 1. An extension ladder comprising:a base section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them that are fixed a set distance apart;an intermediate fly section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them that are fixed a set distance apart, the intermediate fly section slidably attached to the base section;a top fly section having two side rails with rungs spanning horizontally between them that are fixed a set distance apart, the top fly section slidingly attached to the intermediate fly section with the intermediate fly section disposed between the base and the top fly section; anda handle having a first strap portion attached to the base section having a first buckle portion, and a second strap portion attached to the top fly section having a second buckle portion that engages with the first buckle portion when the base section, intermediate fly section and top fly section are in a folded state where they essentially form a shape of a cube so the base section, ...

Pump Jack Pole Brace Latch and Method

A pump jack pole brace. The brace comprises a U-shaped yoke member having a first leg and a second leg. The brace includes a latch plate assembly having a first side slidably and pivotably attached to the first leg, and a second side having a tab which engages with the second leg to form a closed envelope with the yoke. A method for securing a pole for use of a pump jack system. 1. A pump jack pole brace comprising:a U-shaped yoke member having a first leg and a second leg; anda latch plate assembly having a first side slidably and pivotably attached to the first leg, and a second side having a tab which engages with the second leg to form a closed envelope with the yoke.2. A brace as described in wherein the assembly includes a tensioner for tightening the assembly against the poles.3. A brace as described in wherein the first leg has an attachment portion for attaching the assembly to the yoke.4. A brace as described in including means for attaching the first side to the attachment portion.5. A brace as described in wherein the tab is fixed in a permanent position to the second side.6. A brace as described in wherein the tensioner includes a threaded handle.7. A brace as described in wherein the attachment portion includes a hinge barrel.8. A brace as described in wherein the second leg includes a yoke slot in which the tab engages to form the closed envelope.9. A brace as described in wherein the first side includes a horizontal slot through which the attachment means extends to attach the member to the assembly.10. A brace as described in wherein the assembly includes a top through which the threaded assembly extends claim 9 , a first side connected to the top having the horizontal slot claim 9 , and a second side connected to the top having another horizontal slot in alignment with the horizontal slot.11. A brace as described in wherein the attachment means includes a bolt.12. A brace as described in wherein the attachment means includes a rivet.13. A method ...

Ladder, Wide Rung and Method

A ladder having a first rail and a second rail. The ladder having a standard rung having a width permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a first wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to the first rail and the second rail. The ladder having a second wide rung having a width greater than the width of the standard rung, which is permanently attached to tile first rail and the second rail. The first wide rung and the second wide rung are disposed in a work zone of the ladder. The work zone of the ladder is where a user typically stands on the ladder while performing tasks. The standard rung is disposed outside the work zone. A wide rung. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder. 1. A ladder comprising:a first rail;a second rail;a standard rung having a width attached to the first and second rails;a first wide rung which is hollow and a one piece extrusion having a right side and a left side and a somewhat D-shaped cross-section formed of a top portion having a width wider than the width of the standard rung and a front and a back, a first segment connected to and extending down from the front of the top portion, a second segment, connected to and extending down from the back of the top portion, a third segment connected to and extending inward toward the back from the first segment, a fourth segment connected to and extending down from the second segment, inward toward the front and connected to the third segment, a first boss adjacent the front of the top portion, a second boss adjacent the back of the top portion, and a third boss adjacent to the third and fourth segments;a right cover attached to the right, side of the first wide rung;a left cover attached to the left side of the first wide rung, each cover having a cross-section which conforms with the cross-section of the first wide rung, a closed face having a first hole and a second hole in a ...

Handhold, Ladder and Method

A ladder includes a first rail. The ladder includes a second rail. The ladder includes a first rung attached to the first and second rails. The ladder includes a second rung attached to the first and second rails. The user climbs the ladder by stepping on the first and second rungs. Each rail having a web with a first flange extending from a first side of the web and a second flange extending from a second side of the web, with the web between the first arid second flange. The first rail having a first handhold extending through the web that a user places the user's hand in to grab the first rail. A method for climbing a ladder. A method for producing a ladder rail. A handhold. 1: A ladder comprising:a first rail;a second rail;a first rung attached to the first and second rails; anda second rung attached to the first and second rails, a user climbs the ladder by stepping on the first and second rungs, each rail having a web with a first flange extending from a first side of the web and a second flange extending from a second side of the web, with the web between the first and second flange, the first rail having a first handhold extending through the web that a user places the user's hand in to grab the first rail.2: The ladder of wherein the first rail has a first hole claim 1 , and the first insert disposed in the first hole to form the first handhold.3: The ladder as described in wherein the first hole is rectangular shaped.4: The ladder of wherein the insert is plastic and has a perimeter which conforms to the first hole and an opening in which the user's hand can be placed to grab the first rail.5: The ladder of wherein the first insert snaps into the first hole of the first rail.6: The ladder of wherein the first handhold is disposed between where the first rung and the second rung are attached to the first rail.7: The ladder of wherein the first rail is aluminum.8: The ladder of wherein the first insert has a rim portion that extends from the perimeter and is ...

Box Rail Backup and Method

A ladder having a first box rail having a first side, and a second side extending perpendicularly from the first side. The first side having a first hole. The second side having a first hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder having a second box rail, at least a portion of which is in parallel and spaced relation with the first box rail. The ladder comprises a first hollow tube disposed in the first box rail in alignment with the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the third side. The ladder comprises a bracket having a first bracket hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder comprises a first fastener extending through the first hole of the third side, the first hollow tube, the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the bracket which attaches the bracket to the first box rail. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder. 1. A ladder comprising:a first box rail having a first side, a second side extending perpendicularly from the first side, a third side extending perpendicularly from the second side and in parallel and spaced relation with the first side, and a fourth side extending perpendicularly from the third side and in parallel and spaced relation with the second side, the first side having a first hole, the third side having a first hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side;a second box rail, at least a portion of which is in parallel and spaced relation with the first box rail;a first rung attached to and extending between the first and second box rails;a second rung attached to and extending between the first and second box rails;a first hollow tube disposed in the first box rail in alignment with the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the third side;a bracket having a first bracket hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side; anda first fastener extends through the first hole of the third side, the first hollow tube, ...

Wide Rung Cap, Ladder and Method

A ladder upon which a user can climb has a first rail. The ladder has a second rail. The ladder has a first rung having a width attached to the first rail and second rail. The ladder has a second rung having a width attached to the first rail and second rail. The ladder has a third rung attached to the first rail and second rail. The ladder has a first rung cap riveted to the first rail and second rail and disposed on and in contact with the first rung. The first rung cap having a flat top surface that is wider than the width of the first rung upon which the user can stand. The first rung providing support to the first rung cap. The ladder has a second rung cap riveted to the first rail and second rail and disposed on and in contact with the second rung. A rung cap. A method for a user to climb a ladder. A method for making a ladder. 1: A ladder upon which a user can climb comprises:a first rail;a second rail;a first rung having a width attached to the first rail and second rail;a second rung having a width attached to the first rail and second rail;a third rung attached to the first rail and second rail;a first rung cap riveted to the first rail and second rail and disposed on and in contact with the first rung, the first rung cap having a flat top surface that is wider than the width of the first rung upon which the user can stand, the first rung providing support to the first rung cap; anda second rung cap riveted to the first rail and second rail and disposed on and in contact with the second rung, the second rung cap having a flat top surface that is wider than the width of the second rung upon which the user can stand, the second rung providing support to the first rung cap.2: The ladder of wherein each rail has and inner side and in outer side and a web and a first flange attached to a first side of the web and the second flange attached to a second side of the web claim 1 , each rung cap attached to the web of the first rail and the second rail on the inner ...

Tri-Foot, Ladder and Method

A ladder having a first rail having a bottom. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user climbs the ladder. The ladder comprises a ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to the bottom of the first rail. The ladder foot having three distinct and different surfaces, with the first rail resting on one of the three surfaces at any one time the first rail is up right. The first rail changing to any of the three surfaces for the first rail to be upright upon by rotating the ladder foot. A method for placing a ladder. A ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to a bottom of a first rail of a ladder. A method for making a ladder. 1: A ladder comprising:a first rail having a bottom;a second rail;rungs attached to the first rail and second rail, the rungs configured to be climbed upon by a user to climb the ladder; anda ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to the bottom of the first rail, the ladder foot having three surfaces that are distinct and different, with the first rail resting on the foot, with one of the three surfaces in contact with ground when the first rail is upright, any one of the three surfaces of the foot can be configured to contact the ground at one time by rotating the ladder foot, the ladder foot essentially has a shape of a triangle with a first face, second face directly connected to the first face, and a third face directly connected to the first face and second face, the first face has a first surface, the second face has a second surface different from the first surface, and the third face has a pick extending essentially perpendicular from it, the first surface is a first rubber tread, and the second surface is a second rubber tread, where the second rubber tread has larger and fewer grooves per inch than the first rubber tread which has smaller and more grooves per inch than the second rubber tread.24-. (canceled)5: The ladder of wherein the ladder foot has a bolthole ...

Ladder, Top and Method

A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a V so a corner can fit into the V when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder. 1. A ladder comprising:a first rail;a second rail; anda plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners, the top having a first side and a second side, the first side having a gap with a surface with a V so a corner can fit into the V when the top leans against the corner, the surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank, the first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank, the top having a first cushion bonded to the first side without any mechanical fasteners.2. The ladder of wherein the first notch is in the V.3. The ladder of wherein the surface of the first side having a second notch in the gap having a width greater than the width of the first notch so a second rectangular plank having a width slightly smaller than the width of the second notch can fit into the second notch when the top leans against the second plank.4. The ladder of wherein the second notch is in the V.5. The ladder of wherein the surface of the first side has a first straight segment claim 2 , a second straight segment claim 2 , a third straight segment claim 2 , a fourth straight segment claim 2 , a fifth straight segment claim 2 , a sixth straight segment claim 2 , a seventh straight segment and an eighth straight segment ...

Ladder, Top and Method

A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a first rectangular slot and a second rectangular slot extending from the first rectangular slot so an external corner can fit into the first rectangular slot when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder.

Hybrid Stepladder and Method

A hybrid stepladder having two platforms upon which a user can stand, and at least one step where a length of each platform is at least double a length of the step. A method for climbing. 1. A hybrid a step ladder upon which a user climbs comprising:a front section having a first front rail and a second front rail in parallel and spaced relationship with the first front rail;a rear section having a first rear rail and a second rear rail in parallel and spaced relationship with the first rear rail;a first hinge and a second hinge which are pivotably connecting the first section and the rear section together so the front and rear sections can move between a closed position, where the first and second front rails of the front section are essentially in parallel with the first and second rear rails of the rear section, and an open position, where the front section and rear section form essentially an upside down V shape;a first step attached to the first and second front rails, the first step defining a first step plane;a first platform upon which the user can stand, the first platform defining a first platform plane; anda second platform upon which the user can stand, the second platform defining a second platform plane the first and second platforms each supporting at least 250 pounds of load without failing, the first and second platforms having a width which is less than a width between the first and second front rails and the first and second rear rails, and each platform having a length that is at least double the step's length, the first and second platforms being essentially in parallel with each other and with ground when the front and rear sections are in the open position and essentially in parallel with the first and second front rails when the front and rear sections are in the closed position.2. The stepladder of wherein the upper platform and the lower platform are rotatably connected to the front section at pivots.3. The stepladder of including upper ...

Ladder Leveler and Method

A ladder upon which a user climbs having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps. The ladder having a first leveler attached to the first rail. The first leveler having a foot peg and a latch. When the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state. The ladder having a second leveler attached to the second rail. A method for a user to use a ladder. The method has the step of the user pushing with the user's foot against a foot peg and latch of a first leveler to cause the first leveler to move to a retracted state relative to a first rail of the ladder in which the first leveler is. There is the step of the user pushing only against the foot peg but not the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in the retracted state causing the first leveler to move to an extended state relative to the first rail and be maintained in the extended state. A leveler which positively prevents inadvertent retraction of the leveler from an extended state to a retracted state. A ladder having a module with a first and second ladder leveler. 1. A ladder upon which a user line comprising:a first rail;a second rail;rungs attached to the first and second rails upon which the user steps;a first leveler attached to the first rail, the first leveler having a foot peg and a latch, when the user presses on the foot peg and the latch with the user's foot when the leveler is in an extended state, the first leveler moves into a retracted state; anda second leveler attached to the second rail.2. The ladder of wherein the first leveler having a right housing which contains a right leg assembly claim 1 , the foot peg and the latch are foldably attached to the right leg assembly.3. The ladder of wherein the latch is encased by the foot peg when the latch and foot peg are folded so the latch is ...

Steel pump jack with safety latch and method

An upper shackle assembly for a steel pump jack for a wood pole includes a u-shaped shackle component to receive the wood pole. The assembly includes a crank handle that extends through the shackle component and engages the pole to lower the pump jack down the pole. The assembly includes a brake attached to the shackle component to engage with the pole if the crank handle fails. A method for installing a steel pump jack to a wood pole includes the steps of placing a u-shaped shackle component about the wood pole. There is the step of closing a brake with the shackle component to engage with the pole if a crank handle fails. There is the step of extending the crank handle through the shackle component to engage the pole. A steel pump jack.

Dynamo-electric machines

Ladder leveler and method.

Una escalera sobre la cual sube un usuario tiene un primer riel. La escalera tiene un segundo riel. La escalera tiene peldaños unidos al primer y segundo rieles sobre los cuales pisa el usuario. La escalera tiene un primer nivelador unido al primer riel. El primer nivelador tiene un estribo y un seguro. Cuando el usuario presiona sobre el estribo y el seguro con el pie del usuario cuando el nivelador está en un estado extendido, el primer nivelador se mueve en un estado retraído. La escalera tiene un segundo nivelador unido al segundo riel. Un método para que un usuario utilice una escalera. El método tiene el paso de que el usuario empuje con el pie del usuario contra el estribo y seguro del primer nivelador para provocar que el primer nivelador se mueva a un estado retraído con relación a un primer riel de la escalera en donde está el primer nivelador. Existe el paso de que el usuario empuje únicamente contra el estribo pero no el seguro con el pie del usuario cuando el nivelador está en el estado retraído provocando que el primer nivelador se mueva a un estado extendido con relación al primer riel y se mantenga en el estado extendido. Un nivelador que previene positivamente retracción accidental del nivelador desde un estado extendido a un estado retraído. Una escalera tiene un módulo con un primer y segundo nivelador de escalera.

Method and apparatus for fumigating soil

A method and apparatus for fumigating soil in a manner to prevent or minimize escape of fumigating gases and in a manner to facilitate the planting of a cover crop at the time of fumigation. An apparatus for simultaneously treating soil with soil fumigant material applied at a full application rate includes a fumigant material applicator applying fumigant below the surface of the soil at a rate of at least 10 gallons per acre. The apparatus further includes a soil leveling apparatus, and a soil packer positioned between the applicator and packer. The apparatus further includes with a cover crop seed planter, with the soil leveling apparatus and packer being positioned between the applicator and planter.

Box rail backup and method

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A ladder haying a first box rail haying a first side, and a second side extending perpendicularly from the first side. The first side haying a first hole. The second side haying a first hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder haying a second box rail, at least a portion of which is in parallel and spaced relation with the first box rail. The ladder comprises a first hollow tube disposed in the first box rail in alignment with the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the third side. The ladder comprises a bracket haying a first bracket hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder comprises a first fastener extending through the first hole of the third side, the first hollow tube, the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the bracket which attaches the bracket to the first box rail. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-23

Ladder, foot and method

A ladder having a foot having a plastic body with a recess which receives the end of a first rail and is positioned about and conforms to the web and the first and second flanges of the first rail. The foot has a plastic base having a top side from which the body extends. The base has a front edge. The foot has a metal rail fastener which extends through the body and the rail to attach the body and the rail together. The foot has a pad having a rigid plate with a rubber outer layer surrounding the rigid plate and a pad fastener hole that extends entirely through the rigid plate and rubber outer layer, the outer layer of the pad having a bottom with treads. The foot has a metal pad fastener that extends entirely through the pad and entirely through the base to attach the pad to the base so the rigid plate is between the treads and the base of the shell. A ladder foot. A method.

Escalera, tapa y metodo.

Se revela una escalera que tiene un primer riel. La escalera tiene un segundo riel. La escalera tiene una tapa de plástico sujetada directamente al primer riel y segundo riel con sujetadores. La tapa tiene un primer lado y un segundo lado. El primero lado tiene un espacio con una superficie con una primera ranura rectangular y una segunda ranura rectangular que se extiende desde la primera ranura rectangular, de tal manera que una esquina externa puede encajar a la primera ranura rectangular cuando la tapa se apoya contra la esquina. La superficie del primer lado tiene una primera muesca en el espacio, de tal manera que una primera plancha rectangular puede encajar a la primera muesca cuando la tapa se apoya contra la plancha. La primera muesca tiene un ancho ligeramente mayor que el ancho de la primera plancha. Una tapa de escalera. Un método para usar una escalera.

Box rail backup and method

A ladder having a first box rail having a first side, and a second side extending perpendicularly from the first side. The first side having a first hole. The second side having a first hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder having a second box rail, at least a portion of which is in parallel and spaced relation with the first box rail. The ladder comprises a first hollow tube disposed in the first box rail in alignment with the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the third side. The ladder comprises a bracket having a first bracket hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder comprises a first fastener extending through the first hole of the third side, the first hollow tube, the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the bracket which attaches the bracket to the first box rail. A method for using a ladder. A method for producing a ladder.

Extension ladder with groove box rails and method

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An extension ladder having a base section having a first box shaped base rail having a base side and a groove extending along the side. The extension ladder has a fly section having a first box shaped fly rail, and a follower bracket attached to the first box shaped fly rail and extending outward toward the first box shaped base rail. The groove is sized to engage the follower bracket which constrains the fly section to have limited motion relative to the base section and a left to right and front to rear directions while permitting the fly section to slide freely relative to the base section when the fly section is extended. A method for using an extension ladder. A method for producing an extension ladder. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-23

Ladder Feet

A ladder having a foot having a plastic body with a recess which receives the end of a first rail and is positioned about and conforms to the web and the first and second flanges of the first rail. The foot has a plastic base having a top side from which the body extends. The base has a front edge. The foot has a metal rail fastener which extends through the body and the rail to attach the body and the rail together. The foot has a pad having a rigid plate with a rubber outer layer surrounding the rigid plate and a pad fastener hole that extends entirely through the rigid plate and rubber outer layer, the outer layer of the pad having a bottom with treads. The foot has a metal pad fastener that extends entirely through the pad and entirely through the base to attach the pad to the base so the rigid plate is between the treads and the base of the shell. A ladder foot. A method.

Boom sprayer and method of spraying

Boom sprayer and method of spraying

Boom sprayer and method of spraying

A boom sprayer (10) having an inner boom section (11) and an extendable outer boom section (12) with a plurality of spray head valves (79) which are moved to an on or off position as the extendable boom section (12) extends and retracts relative to the inner boom section (11). The invention also relates to a method of spraying with a boom sprayer (10) and a mechanism for attaching the spray booms to a support vehicle (14).

Box rail backup and method

A ladder having a first box rail having a first side, and a second side extending perpendicularly from the first side. The first side having a first hole. The second side having a first hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder comprises a first hollow tube disposed in the first box rail in alignment with the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the third side. The ladder comprises a bracket having a first bracket hole in alignment with the first hole of the first side. The ladder comprises a first fastener extending through the first hole of the third side, the first hollow tube, the first hole of the first side and the first hole of the bracket which attaches the bracket to the first box rail.

Tri-foot, ladder and method

A ladder having a first rail having a bottom. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having rungs attached to the first rail and second rail upon which a user climbs the ladder. The ladder comprises a ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to the bottom of the first rail. The ladder foot having three distinct and different surfaces, with the first rail resting on one of the three surfaces at any one time the first rail is up right. The first rail changing to any of the three surfaces for the first rail to be upright upon by rotating the ladder foot. A method for placing a ladder. A ladder foot rotatably attached adjacent to a bottom of a first rail of a ladder. A method for making a ladder.