Gerald D Baker

US Patent:

53259360, Jul 5, 1994

Filed:

Jun 11, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/090695

Inventors:

Gerald Baker - Missoula MT

International Classification:

E06C 744

US Classification:

182204

Abstract:

A ladder leveler device to level and stabilize a ladder on an uneven surface, comprising a generally rectangular shaped base plate having a plurality of threaded holes located on each wide end, a plurality of hollow jack screws complimentary to and threading through the plurality of threaded holes on each wide end, a plurality of Allen head bolts reposing freely within the hollow jack screws, washers and lock-nuts on the plurality of Allen head bolts, a square tubular guide attaching longitudinally to the center of the rectangular shaped base plate, a square tubular shaft which is slidable within the square tubular guide, a plurality of longitudinally aligned holes in the center of one longitudinal side of the square tubular shaft, a restraint on one end of the square tubular shaft, a longitudinal cut-out in the center of the side of the square tubular shaft opposite the longitudinal side with the plurality of longitudinally aligned holes, a pivoting foot securing to the square tubular shaft by means of a bolt, a plurality of spacers and a locknut, and a spring biased pin means attaching to the center of the square tubular guide having a circular shaft extending through the square tubular guide, the longitudinal cutout, the plurality of longitudinally aligned holes, and a complimentary hole on the square tubular guide opposite where the spring biased pin means is mounted.

US Patent:

46839828, Aug 4, 1987

Filed:

Oct 6, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/915703

Inventors:

Gerald G. Baker - Missoula MT

International Classification:

E06C 744

US Classification:

182204

Abstract:

Ladder leveler apparatus includes a frame portion, a support portion, an affixing portion, an aligning portion and a positioning portion. The frame portion includes an elongated U-shaped section, the U-shaped section including a main section having a width slightly larger than the width of a ladder leg. Transverse side sections extend from the main section adjacent side edges thereof along substantially the entire length of the main section, the side sections having a width at least about equal to the thickness of the ladder leg. The main section includes at least one longitudinal channel section. The support portion includes a foot member extending from one end of the frame portion, the foot member being pivotally connected to the ladder leg. The foot member includes a connector section and a base section disposed on a free end of the connector section remote from the ladder leg. The affixing portion includes at least one bolt member extending through the longitudinal channel section of the main section and through a transverse opening in the ladder leg.

US Patent:

57183066, Feb 17, 1998

Filed:

Dec 29, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/581042

Inventors:

Gerald Baker - Missoula MT

International Classification:

E06C 700

US Classification:

182204

Abstract:

A ladder leveling device is provided with an integrally formed tubular guide, a locking mechanism, a support shaft and a pivot foot. The tubular guide is attached to a ladder through its base portion. A guide bore is provided in the tubular guide for receiving the support shaft which may slide within the guide bore. A locking mechanism is housed in a lock portion of the tubular guide. The locking mechanism locks the support shaft in a fixed position relative to the tubular guide. The lock portion of the tubular guide protects the locking mechanism from foreign objects and reduces the risk of accidental release. A hole is provided on the side and rear surfaces of the lock portion for operating the locking mechanism and further increasing the safety and ease of use of the invention.