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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141683 | Expandable platform An expandable platform for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The expandable platform includes a plurality of corner members slidably connected to a plurality of side members. The corner members and the side members form an adjustable frame assembly. A plu... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8042653 | Adjustable work platform An adjustable work platform includes a first ladder section and a second ladder section, each of which is adjustable in height. The platform includes a deck assembly adjustable in length supported by the first and second ladder sections. The deck assembly includes a... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7428762 | Foldable platform A telescoping folding platform that is compact in the retracted and folded configuration and that is made rigid and locked in the unfolded and extended configuration by means of spring biased securements that are incorporated into the structures of the platform. The... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7293814 | Vehicle slide-out framework The present invention relates to a vehicle having a fixed room and a slide-out room which extends and retracts relative to the fixed room. The fixed room includes a floor section, sidewall sections, and a roof section, and the slide-out room includes a floor section... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7210560 | Folding platform structure A platform structure has at least two articulated platforms that can extend end-to-end to form a bench type arrangement. For ease of portability, the structure includes wheels so that it can be carted when it is in a stow position. The structure can include a detach... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188707 | Scaffold plank with end connector and method of making the same A scaffold plank assembly for engagement to a scaffolding frame. The scaffold plank assembly comprises an elongate, non-metal plank defining opposed first and second ends and at least one interior cavity. Attached to respective ones of the opposed ends of the plank ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7086500 | Extensible, self locking platform and method of using same An extensible, self locking platform includes a first assembly having a first plurality of substantially parallel longitudinally extending members and a second assembly having a second plurality of substantially parallel longitudinally extending members. The first a... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7007428 | Vertical telescopic stage accessories device A device having multiple support members telescopically contained therein, with each member having a set of lights, a set of curtains and various compartments for numerous stage accessories and allows for quick change of the lights and curtains that are used for dif... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6966404 | Folding step stool A step stool includes a step and at least two legs coupled to the step. The step stool further includes a locking mechanism that, when activated, allows the legs to fold parallel to the step. ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6629581 | Maintenance cart for aircraft vehicle A maintenance cart for use in an aircraft interior is disclosed. The maintenance cart has a pair of maintenance platforms which are capable of being disposed within the maintenance cart. A linear track mechanism is coupled to the maintenance platform whic... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6568506 | Portable child's stool with storage compartment A collapsible step stool with a storage cavity for storing a wipes container is described that includes a platform having upper, side and end walls that together form a storage cavity beneath the upper wall; a removable support shelf with a first access o... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6564904 | Walk-on platform arrangement In order to provide a walk-on platform arrangement, comprising at least one first sub-platform, which is movable from a rest position in a direction of extension into a working position, and a second sub-platform, which in the working position is disposed... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6533070 | Roof buddy Raisable and lowerable platforms for use with ladders that are laid against exterior and interior walls, and against other inclined surfaces such as pitched roof surfaces. Two or more ladders can each include the platforms which are controlled by motors t... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6354402 | Plank securing scaffolding assembly Platform assemblies may be built up using a substantial number of inverted U-shaped vertical supports with platform hold down members that hold the platforms in place, thus avoiding slippage or pilferage. The hold down members form a unitary structure wit... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6354041 | Aisle riser backstops for telescoping seating systems A deployable telescopic seating structure employs a backstop arrangement to prevent users and operators from coming into contact with structure that may cause injury, such as interengaging metal elements that limit the extent of deployment The backstop po... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6158552 | Adjustable and locking step stool This invention relates generally to an apparatus providing a secure step stool that can assist a user when climbing into an elevated vehicle. The apparatus is adjustable in height and includes foot pads allowing a stabilizing weight to be applied to the s... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6152264 | Lift truck work platform with pivoting wings A work platform for use with a lift truck. The work platform has a pair of wing platforms that are pivotally hinged to a center platform. The work platform has a wing-extended position in which the wing platforms are extended from the center platform so a... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6119812 | Collapsible surf stand A collapsible surf stand comprising a foldable platform for supporting the weight of a person standing on the platform when in an opened position. A plurality of foldable and extendable leg members are on underside of the platform. A carrying means is on ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6061970 | Electrically operated multiple folding stage system An electrically operated multiple folding stage system which enables a number of linked stage systems to move sequentially from a vertical to horizontal position (unfolding), or from a horizontal to a vertical position (folding-up), as a unit in a single ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6009975 | Adjustable working platform construction An adjustable working platform construction suitable for being used in distillation columns and the like. The working platform can be supported on rings present on the inner side of the column wall. The working platform is built up of a system of spokes w... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5967261 | Stair-ladder platform A portable stair-ladder platform comprising a adder support platform (1) and a support member (3,21,41,59,75,85) pivotally attached to the platform by a pivotal coupling (9,84,86), the parts being arranged such that, when assembled and in use with the lad... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5862881 | Safety scaffold and platform ladders Safety scaffold or platform foldable structures for ladders are disclosed. The scaffold structure embodies an elongated expandable scaffold floor section which is removably connected to two spaced apart upstanding ladders. Male and female floor sections a... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5799750 | Portable scaffold A portable scaffold adapted to be utilized with a building having a vertical wall. Also included is a plurality of supports each with a generally L-shaped configuration. Each support comprises a first vertically oriented elongated side with a plurality of... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5784835 | Telescoping seating system with continuous foot extension support A support structure for a telescoping seating system includes a wheel coupled to the underside of a foot extension, and support members coupled to the next lowest foot extension. The seat of the next lowest foot extension together with the support members... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5685392 | Multiple lift platform with lateral movement A powered lift platform apparatus is disclosed having a fixed support structure and two independently operable platforms which move in both the vertical and horizontal direction, for use with transport containers, such as trailers, shipping containers or ... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5518084 | Portable step A new and improved portable step comprising a top platform having a front portion that extends downwardly therefrom. The top platform has a metal edging around a periphery thereof. The metal edging serves to protect the periphery from chipping and splitti... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5497851 | Pivoting work platform A lifting platform for elevating workers and materials during construction includes a load supporting deck (12). The deck is supported on a pair of intersecting channels (24). The channels are rotatable about a pin (28) which extends through upper and low... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5427201 | Portable wedging tree stand Disclosed is a new portable wedging tree stand for providing a small lightweight foldable tree fork engaging support for elevating an outdoor enthusiast above ground level for hunting, photography, bird watching, and the like. The portable wedging tree st... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5381873 | Portable riser unit with a telescopic brace A portable stepped riser unit for supporting persons or items above a floor, a stage or the like is provided. The riser unit is foldable for transport and storage. It includes a generally tubular support frame, a plurality of platforms for forming the ste... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5381872 | Scaffold system An extendable and collapsible scaffold structure mounted on an aerial lift with worker controlled means for raising and lowering the same relative to an area to facilitate working thereon. Work tables, tools and safety railings are provided on the scaffol... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5368126 | Adjustable work platform A portable work platform is provided having a height adjustable platform work surface and leg assemblies which may be locked into an open, use-position and unlocked to fold into a collapsed storage position.... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5339922 | Tree stand for hunters A tree stand (10) for supporting a person such as a hunter or photographer at a selected elevation above the ground by securing the tree stand (10) to the trunk of a tree. The tree stand (10) includes a seat assembly (112) connected to a platform (12), th... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5327994 | Tree seat A portable, rectangularly shaped tree seat for hunters and outdoorsmen that may be used to sit between the two trunks of a double trunk tree. The tree seat may then be secured in its elevated position by straps that encompass each trunk. To utilize the tr... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5301770 | Adjustable work platform assembly A moveable work platform assembly is provided which can be used, for example, within an enclosure having substantially nonvertical interior walls, the enclosure having a attachment means at substantially the upper end thereof. The moveable work platform a... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5246085 | Portable work station A portable work station suitable for use in a vehicle spray paint booth, the station includes a platform member supported on each end by an open frame end support member. The end members pivot about the end of the platform and can be adjusted so as to cha... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5239796 | Staircase cabinet A staircase cabinet comprises a plurality of treads each having an outer edge, an inner edge and a back surface; a pair of outer stringers both for defining opposed walls of the cabinet and supporting the outer edges of each tread; an inner stringer for s... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5069006 | Electrically-operated folding stage system An electrically-operated folding stage system which embodies the invention in one preferred form comprises (a) a stage body with (i) a platform, (ii) plural rows of upright legs pivotally connected to a bottom of the platform, and (iii) plural connecting ... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5067589 | Extendable support A support having two support sections slidably engaged with each other includes a lock that can be used to releasably fix the size of the support surface defined by the support sections. The lock is mounted to one of the support sections and includes a sh... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5029671 | Mechanic's walk A compact foldable mechanic's walk for facilitating servicing of motor vehicles by improving access to the engine compartment. The mechanic's walk includes a pair of relatively narrow elongated planar mirror image platform members hingedly connected toget... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5018322 | Electrically-operated folding stage system The fundamental construction of an electrically-operated folding stage system which embodies the invention in the most preferred form comprises (A) a stage body with (i) a platform, (ii) plural rows of legs with upper ends connected to a bottom of the pla... | 05/28/1991 |
