DRAWINGS—FIGURES
FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the paint bucket ladder hook with open grip design handle.
FIG. 2 is a left side view of the paint bucket ladder hook securely attached to an extension ladder rung and rail, with the paint can secure to the spring snap hook.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the paint bucket ladder hook with open grip design handle. The broken line showing the paint bucket in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4I are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design. Moreover, the broken line in FIG. 2 showing the side of the extension ladder rail and rung are for illustrative purposes only.
DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS
122, 222 and 322 rounded extension ladder rung hook
422 square extension ladder rung hook
124 and 224 upper horizontal frame
126, 226 and 326 open grip handle
426 alternative handles
128, 228 and 328 ladder rail cradle
130 and 230 lower vertical frame
132 and 232 lower horizontal frame
134, 234 and 334 S-hook
136, 236 and 336 swivel
138, 238 and 338 spring snap hook
438 one piece lower hook
DETAILED DESCRIPTION—PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to the drawings and especially FIG. 1, a paint bucket extension ladder hook with open grip design handle; for moving the paint can quickly from rung to rung on an extension ladder. Constructed in accordance with the invention a strong metal is formed in the shape of a hook with a built in handle. FIG. 1 shown has a rounded extension ladder rung hook 122 connected to the upper horizontal frame 124. Upper horizontal frame 124 also connects to the upper end of the open grip handle 126. Open grip handle 126 then connects to the lower horizontal frame 132. Lower horizontal frame 132 connects to lower vertical frame 130. Lower vertical frame 130 then connects to ladder rail cradle 128. S-hook 134 is connected to lower horizontal frame 132. Swivel 136 is connected to S-hook 134. Spring snap hook 138 is connected to swivel 136. As shown in FIG. 1 the drawing with broken lines is a depiction of the paint can securely attached to the spring snap hook 138.
Operation—Preferred Embodiment
FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 will illustrate the intended use and operation of the paint bucket ladder hook with handle. FIG. 1 illustrates the rounded extension ladder rung hook 122. This hook is designed to hang easily and securely to a rung of an extension ladder. Upper horizontal frame 124 and lower horizontal frame 132 are both connected to the open grip handle 126, this design gives the painter an easy to grip fast action handle; for maneuvering the paint can easily from rung to rung on an extension ladder. Lower horizontal frame 132 connects to lower vertical frame 130 there by creating a base for ladder rail cradle 128 to mount onto. This cradle design will hug either side of the extension ladder rail, creating a secure mount every time for the user. The painter can attach a full can of paint to the spring snap hook 138. This will create a one-piece unit for the painter. The painter can now move the paint can fast and efficiently from rung to rung on an extension ladder in a safe and secure manner.
FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the rounded extension ladder rung hook 222. Open grip handle 226 connects to upper horizontal frame 224 and lower horizontal frame 232. S-hook 234 is connected to lower horizontal frame 232. Swivel 236 is connected to S-hook 234. Spring snap hook 238 is connected to swivel 236. A full can of paint will be securely attached to the spring snap hook 238 through the paint can wire handle. Ladder rail cradle 228 will hug either side of the extension ladder rail; creating a secure mount for the user. FIG. 2 shows broken lines replicating an extension ladder, with the paint hook securely attached onto. FIG. 2 also shows the paint can securely attached to the spring snap hook 238. Therefore, giving the painter's a single unit to move quickly and efficiently from rung to rung on an extension ladder.
FIG. 1 illustrates the cradle 128 can be mounted to either a left or right side rail on an extension ladder. Therefore, this invention is ideal for left or right-handed painters.
FIG. 2 shows a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with open grip design handle. The combination of rounded extension ladder rung hook 222 and ladder rail cradle 228 creates a solid mount every time for the user. Open grip handle 226 is designed for hand held gripping; for left or right-handed painters enabling workers to move the paint can fast and efficiently from rung to rung on an extension ladder. FIG. 3 illustrates the front view.
Description—Alternative Embodiment
There are various alternative embodiments and configurations for the present invention. These alternative embodiments are listed as FIG. 4A through FIG. 4J.
FIG. 4A is a design of a T-shaped handle.
FIG. 4B shows a top mounted open grip handle.
FIG. 4C illustrates a top mounted closed grip handle.
FIG. 4D shows a bottom mounted open grip handle.
FIG. 4E displays a bottom mounted closed grip handle.
FIG. 4F illustrates a square design extension ladder rung hook.
FIG. 4G shows a complete rectangle type style handle.
FIG. 4H illustrates a solid lower hook as part of the embodiment for attaching a paint can.
FIG. 4I and FIG. 4J displays a partial cradle design extension ladder rung hook.
FIG. 4A is a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative T-shaped handle. This T-shaped handle is easy to grasp for left or right-handed people. This design will make it easy for the painter to move the paint bucket from rung to rung on an extension ladder.
FIG. 4B is a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative top mounted open grip handle. This top mounted handle is simple to grasp for right or left-handed painters. Note: open grip meaning a handle without a complete encirclement. This design has great maneuverability from rung to rung on an extension ladder.
FIG. 4C is a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative top mounted closed grip handle, meaning a handle with a complete encirclement. This design gives the Painter a simple to grip handle for better productivity moving a can of paint from rung to rung on an extension ladder.
FIG. 4D is a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative bottom mounted open grip handle. This design makes it faster for the homeowner to move the paint can from rung to rung and left or right side rail on an extension ladder.
FIG. 4E is a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative bottom mounted closed grip handle. This design has a quick gripping action for easy maneuverability for the user. This design is made for moving the paint can from rung to rung on an extension ladder.
FIG. 4F is a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative square type ladder rung hook. This design is for moving the paint can from rung to rung on an extension ladder, either left or right side of the ladder rail. Left or right-handed people can easily grasp the open grip handle.
FIG. 4G is a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative complete rectangle type style handle. This design is for safer and quicker mobility, for the user to grip and move the paint can from rung to rung, up or down on an extension ladder.
FIG. 4H is a side view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative one piece solid lower hook as part of the frame to attach a can of paint. This design does not have the S-hook, swivel, and spring snap hook as in the other designs. This design is also for left or right-handed painters.
FIG. 4I is an isometric view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative partial cradle design.
FIG. 4J is a front view of the paint bucket ladder hook with an alternative partial cradle design.
Advantages
From the description above, a number of advantages of our present invention are evident:
- (a) The painter can very quickly move the paint bucket ladder hook with the can of paint attached to it as a single unit.
- (b) The user can safely transport the paint bucket ladder hook as a single unit to the desired position on an extension ladder with one hand.
- (c) As the work progresses the user can very easily and quickly reposition the paint can on either side of an extension ladder; left or right side rail.
- (d) As the painting progresses, the painter can move the can paint can up or down the rung of the extension ladder in a fast and safe manner.
- (e) The user can be a right or left-handed person.
- (f) The paint bucket ladder hook is simple and lightweight for ease of use.
- (g) The paint bucket ladder hook can be economically manufactured in quantities.
- (h) The paint bucket ladder hook makes a workers job faster, safer, easier, and increases their paint production by saving time, through its quick grip handle.
CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE
The present invention is an innovative simple design solution, for attaching a can of paint to an extension ladder. The emphasis of the invention is primarily directed toward addressing the key issues of the painter's productivity, ease of use and safety while painting high up on an extension ladder. The easy to grip handle on our paint bucket ladder hook makes this hook simple and unique. Furthermore, the painter can hold onto the ladder safely with one hand, and move the paint can with the other hand in a quick and safe manner.
Although the description of the present invention contains specifics of the preferred embodiment, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. The Embodiment described herein is subject to variation in structure, design, and manufacturing methodology. For example, practical variable alternatives are presented herein for a handle grip.
Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not be limited to the details disclosed herein.
Patent Application
20070272813
