Top cap for multi-position ladder

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11505994
APP PUB NO 20200115961A1
SERIAL NO

16654699

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An multi-position ladder is disclosed that includes an adjustable top cap that provides a tool or material tool tray when the ladder is in a stepladder position and provides a step when the ladder is in an extension ladder position is disclosed. The top cap generally comprises a rigid frame extending between the adjustable hinges of the multi-position ladder with a tool or utility tray and a step surface on opposing sides. The tool tray is parallel to the ladder rungs when the ladder is in a stepladder position, and the step surface provides a generally planar surface parallel the rungs when the ladder is in an extension position. The rigid frame of the top cap adds strength to the adjustment hinge and to the multi-position ladder. Embodiments allow for 12-inch hinge spacing, adding one foot reach in the extension position and six inch reach to the stepladder.

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  • TRICAM INDUSTRIES INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foley, Joseph P St. Paul, US 57 351
Simpson, Dennis D Plymouth, US 31 274
Wernberg, Benjamin M Savage, US 27 81
Williams, Benjamin P Chaska, US 62 683

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