Wrap-around storage box for the top of a ladder

Abstract

A wrap-around storage system for use on top of a ladder provides storage for items without the risk of them falling off the top of the ladder. The wrap around storage box includes an open rectangular region adapted to accept the top of the ladder and a storage box, or kraytel, attached along one edge of the open rectangular region. A side opposite the storage box can be angled inward at an angle from about 78 to about 82 degrees, typically about 80 degrees, to securely wrap the storage system to the top of multiple brands of ladders. The storage box is larger and deeper than typical top platform integrated storage areas on ladders, thereby preventing items from rolling or falling out of the storage box.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 579,580, filed Dec. 22, 2011, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to ladder accessories and, more particularly, to a wrap-around storage box for the top of a ladder.[0003]An individual climbing a ladder does not have a safe and convenient place to put their small or sharp objects, besides a pocket formed on the top of the ladder. However, these pockets, when even present on the ladder, are often small and allow objects to easily roll out of the pocket.[0004]Other devices for storing items on a ladder do not wrap and set securely around the top of the ladder, nor do they offer much space, strength or durability. Many of these devices are designed to fit one type or brand of ladder and may not be universal.[0005]As can be seen, there is a need for a storage box that can w...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a ladder storage system that includes a front wall, side walls, middle wall, and end wall, as well as a base that forms a tool compartment. The front wall is angled in relation to the bottom edge of the side walls, typically at an angle of about 82 degrees. This angle provides space for inserting the top step of a ladder into the ladder slot. The technical effects of this design include improved storage and protection of ladders, as well as easy access to tools and equipment in the tool compartment.

Problems solved by technology

An individual climbing a ladder does not have a safe and convenient place to put their small or sharp objects, besides a pocket formed on the top of the ladder.

However, these pockets, when even present on the ladder, are often small and allow objects to easily roll out of the pocket.

Other devices for storing items on a ladder do not wrap and set securely around the top of the ladder, nor do they offer much space, strength or durability.

Many of these devices are designed to fit one type or brand of ladder and may not be universal.

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