Adjustment mechanisms, ladders incorporating same and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11421475
APP PUB NO 20200232277A1
SERIAL NO

16693062

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Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. The locking mechanism may include a base or bracket, a handle or lever pivotally coupled with the bracket, an engagement pin coupled with the lever, a biasing member to bias the handle towards a first position relative to the bracket, and a detent mechanism for retaining the lever in at least a second position relative to the bracket.

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LITTLE GIANT LADDER SYSTEMS LLC1198 NORTH SPRING CREEK PLACE SPRINGVILLE UT 84663

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Ballard, Jay Mapleton, US 9 125
Cook, Benjamin L Provo, US 15 249
Moss, N Ryan Mapleton, US 116 1080
Peterson, Sean R Payson, US 40 466

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