Retractable step stool/ access device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9480342
APP PUB NO 20130186709A1
SERIAL NO

13707900

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The present invention is for a step stool to be used by a child, diminutive person or an adult of average height to gain vertical reach. The retractable step stool/access device is positioned by one's foot between an elevated, retracted position or a lowered, deployed step accessible position. Internal stored energy mechanisms can be employed to ease some of the physical effort required, especially by a child or diminutive person, to complete the deployment/retraction cycle with either of their feet. In the raised, retracted position, the step stool is elevated from contact with the floor and clear of the standing area for general usage and allowing access for cleaning and maintenance of the floor.

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WHITE RALPH LAYNENORTH LITTLE ROCK AR

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
White, Ralph Layne North Little Rock, US 2 12

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