U.S. patent application number 13/764388 was filed with the patent office on 2013-06-13 for electrician's ladder top and method.
This patent application is currently assigned to Werner Co.. The applicant listed for this patent is Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini. Invention is credited to Kyle G. Astor, Marc V. Marini.
Application Number | 20130146394 13/764388 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38332854 |
Filed Date | 2013-06-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130146394 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Astor; Kyle G. ; et
al. |
June 13, 2013 |
Electrician's Ladder Top and Method
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a stepladder.
The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear. The plane has
a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of the plane for
holding small electrical parts. The plane has at least one
screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane has a
hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The plane
has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. A method for
using a ladder top for a stepladder.
Inventors: |
Astor; Kyle G.; (Meadville,
PA) ; Marini; Marc V.; (Elmhurst, IL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Astor; Kyle G.
Marini; Marc V. |
Meadville
Elmhurst |
PA
IL |
US
US |
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Assignee: |
Werner Co.
Greenville
PA
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Family ID: |
38332854 |
Appl. No.: |
13/764388 |
Filed: |
February 11, 2013 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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11347613 |
Feb 3, 2006 |
8376085 |
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13764388 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
182/129 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E06C 7/14 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
182/129 |
International
Class: |
E06C 7/14 20060101
E06C007/14 |
Claims
1. A ladder top for a stepladder comprising: a plane having a front
and a rear, the plane having a bin with a curved front side
adjacent the front of the plane for holding small electrical parts;
at least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver; a
hammer/drill holster slot; a pliers slot; a wire strippers slot and
a channel locks slots; and a groove along the length of the top for
holding tubing, pipe and conduit.
2. A top as described in claim 1 wherein the plane has a bungee
tool holding slot.
3. A top as described in claim 2 wherein the plane has a conduit
holder disposed adjacent the rear of the plane.
4. A top as described in claim 3 wherein the plane has graduated
lines and for measuring items.
5. A top as described in claim 4 including a screwdriver image
adjacent the screwdriver slot.
6. A top as described in claim 5 including a hammer/drill holster
image adjacent the hammer/drill holes slot.
7. A top as described in claim 6 including a channel locks image
adjacent the channel locks slot, a pliers image adjacent the pliers
slot and a wire strippers image adjacent the wire strippers
slot.
8. A top as described in claim 7 wherein the plane has a left side
and a right side.
9. A top as described in claim 8 wherein the graduated lines are
1/8 inch intervals apart.
10. A top as described in claim 9 wherein the image is an icon part
of the plane or a label.
11. A method for using a ladder top for a stepladder comprising the
steps of: obtaining small electrical parts from a bin in a plane
with a curved front side adjacent a front of the plane; placing at
least one screwdriver in a screwdriver hole in the plane for
holding the screwdriver; placing a hammer in a hammer/drill holster
slot in the plane; placing a pliers in a pliers slot in the plane;
placing a wire strippers in a wire strippers slot in the plane;
placing channel locks in channel locks slots in the plane; and
placing a conduit in a groove along a length of the plane.
12. A ladder top for a stepladder comprising: a plane having a
front and a rear, the plane having at least a first bungee tool
holding slot to hold a ball and bungee strap unit.
13. A top as described in claim 12 wherein the plane has a second
bungee tool holding slot.
14. A top as described in claim 13 wherein the plane has a top and
a bottom, and each slot is wider at the top than the bottom.
15. A top as described in claim 14 wherein the plane has sides
which extend down from the top.
16. A top as described in claim 15 wherein each bungee slot is
disposed at the rear of the plane in the rear side.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.
11/347,613 filed Feb. 3, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,376,085 issued
on Feb. 19, 2013, incorporated by reference herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is related to ladder tops. More
specifically, the present invention is related to ladder tops for
use by electricians.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] For years, stepladders have been designed for the general
construction and painting professionals needs. The new
electrician's ladder is designed for the specific needs of the
electrician. New features have been added to aid in the
installation of conduit, running wires, and tool storage.
Specifically, the top has been redesigned to greatly benefit the
electrician while on the ladder.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a
stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear.
The plane has a bin with a curved front side adjacent the front of
the plane for holding small electrical parts. The plane has at
least one screwdriver hole for holding the screwdriver. The plane
has a hammer/drill holster slot. The plane has a pliers slot. The
plane has a wire strippers slot and a channel locks slots. The
plane has a groove along the length of the top for holding tubing,
pipe and conduit.
[0005] The present invention pertains to a method for using a
ladder top for a stepladder. The method comprises the steps of
obtaining small electrical parts from a bin in a plane with a
curved front side adjacent a front of the plane. There is the step
of placing at least one screwdriver in a screwdriver hole in the
plane for holding the screwdriver. There is the step of placing a
hammer in a hammer/drill holster slot in the plane. There is the
step of placing a pliers in a pliers slot in the plane. There is
the step of placing a wire strippers in a wire strippers slot in
the plane. There is the step of placing channel locks in channel
locks slots in the plane. There is the step of placing a conduit in
a groove along a length of the plane.
[0006] The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a
stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear,
the plane having at least a first bungee tool holding slot to hold
a ball and bungee strap unit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] In the accompanying drawings, the preferred embodiment of
the invention and preferred methods of practicing the invention are
illustrated in which:
[0008] FIG. 1 is an overhead view of the ladder top of the present
invention.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the ladder top of the present
invention.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a side view of the ladder top of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference
numerals refer to similar or identical parts throughout the several
views, and more specifically to FIGS. 1-3 thereof, there is shown a
ladder top 1 for a stepladder. The top 1 comprises a plane 24
having a front and a rear. The plane 24 has a bin with a curved
front side adjacent the front of the plane 24 for holding small
electrical parts. The plane 24 has at least one screwdriver hole 2
for holding the screwdriver. The plane 24 has a hammer/drill
holster slot 6. The plane 24 has a pliers slot 8. The plane 24 has
a wire strippers slot 9 and a channel locks slots 4. The plane has
a groove along the length of the top for holding tubing, pipe and
conduit.
[0012] Preferably, the plane 24 has a bungee tool holding slot 3.
The plane 24 preferably has a conduit holder 10 disposed adjacent
the rear of the plane 24. Preferably, the plane 24 has graduated
lines 5 and for measuring items. The top 1 preferably includes a
screwdriver image 26 adjacent the screwdriver slot.
[0013] The top 1 preferably includes a channel locks image 24
adjacent the channel locks slot 4, a pliers image 22 adjacent the
pliers slot 8 and a wire strippers image 20 adjacent the wire
strippers slot 9. Preferably, the plane 24 has a left side and a
right side. The graduated lines 5 are preferably 1/8 inch intervals
apart. Preferably, the image is an icon part of the plane 24 or a
label.
[0014] The present invention pertains to a method for using a
ladder top 1 for a stepladder. The method comprises the steps of
obtaining small electrical parts from a bin in a plane 24 with a
curved front side adjacent a front of the plane 24. There is the
step of placing at least one screwdriver in a screwdriver hole 2 in
the plane 24 for holding the screwdriver. There is the step of
placing a hammer in a hammer/drill holster slot 6 in the plane 24.
There is the step of placing a pliers in a pliers slot 8 in the
plane 24. There is the step of placing a wire strippers in a wire
strippers slot 9 in the plane 24. There is the step of placing
channel locks in channel locks slots 4 in the plane 24. There is
the step of placing a conduit in a groove along a length of the
plane.
[0015] The present invention pertains to a ladder top for a
stepladder. The top comprises a plane having a front and a rear,
the plane having at least a first bungee tool holding slot to hold
a ball and bungee strap unit.
[0016] Preferably, the plane has a second bungee tool holding slot.
The plane preferably has a top and a bottom, and each slot is wider
at the top than the bottom. Preferably, the plane has sides which
extend down from the top. Each bungee slot is preferably disposed
at the rear of the plane in the rear side.
[0017] In the operation of the preferred embodiment, the thermo
plastic top 1 is designed for a IA extra heavy duty, reinforced
fiberglass stepladder. The ladder comes in a number of different
sizes.
[0018] The top 1 has many new features designed especially for the
electrician. The top 1 has two screwdriver holes 2 and one
hammer/drill holster 6. The top 1 also features slots 4 for channel
locks, side cutters and pliers 8, and wire strippers 9. Each of the
said features has a raised icon next to it for easy
identification.
[0019] New bungee tool holding system slots 3 are located off of
the back surface of the top 1. These slots 3 hold bungee straps
that can be connected to a variety of power and non power tools
electricians use daily. Once the bungee is secured to the tool, the
user can place the ball end of the system into the slot 3 for
storing while he is working on the ladder. The slots 3 are also
able to accept accessories that are designed to fit into the slot 3
that are designed for electricians.
[0020] The groove, preferably, conduit holder 10, is located near
the rear of the top 1. This holder 10 is designed to hold 1/2, 3/4,
and 1 inch as well as a plurality of other sizes. The electrician
can use this conduit holder 10 to hold conduit, pipe and tubes
while working on the ladder. The slots 10 give the user an extra
hand and help prevent the materials from rolling off of the top
1.
[0021] The small parts tray 7 is a deep bin used to hold a variety
of small parts electricians use on a daily basis. The tray 7 is
curved near the front make retrieving the smaller parts easier.
[0022] Graduated lines 5 are spaced at 1/8 inch intervals to help
in the rough measuring of items while up on the ladder. The lines 5
can be used to determine the length of a wide variety of objects
the electrician is handling while on the stepladder.
[0023] The bungee slots 3 on the top 1 are used to hold a ball and
bungee strap unit that holds tools while they are not in use. The
users are often high on the ladder and tools placed on the top that
are not secured have the chance of falling and injuring persons
below. The user will connect his tool to the bungee strap. When the
tool is not in use the user can place the ball end of the bungee
strap into the slot 3 on the top. This securely holds the tools
until the user is ready for them.
[0024] The slots are wider at the top 11 and then have a sloped 12
face to the ledge 14 that holds the bungee strap. The slots are
optimally place at the rear of the top so tools can hang off of the
back of the ladder and not injure the climber or cause an imbalance
of the ladder; although the placement of the slot is up to the
designer.
[0025] Although the invention has been described in detail in the
foregoing embodiments for the purpose of illustration, it is to be
understood that such detail is solely for that purpose and that
variations can be made therein by those skilled in the art without
departing from the spirit and scope of the invention except as it
may be described by the following claims.
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