# US 2018/0023345 A1 · Accessory tray for attachment to a folding step ladder

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- Number: US 2018/0023345 A1
- Document ID: US20180023345A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/659,148
- Filed: 2017-07-25
- Published: 2018-01-25
- Earliest claimed: 2016-07-25
- Inventors: Enrique Andrade
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180023345A1

## CPC

- E06C 7/14: Holders for pails or other equipment on or for ladders
- A47B 5/04: foldable
- A47B 13/083: {Rims for table tops}
- E06C: LADDERS (E04F11/00 takes precedence; step-stools A47C12/00; adaptation of ladders to use on ships B63B, to use on aircraft B64; scaffolding E04G)
- A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B)

## Abstract

An accessory device for attachment to a folding step ladder includes a square or rectangular receiver frame that hingedly attaches to the top end of the ladder and a tray that is removably supported within the receiver frame. In a preferred embodiment, the receiver frame is attached with two or more hinges to the ladder and includes collapsible pivoting support arms on opposite sides extending between and connecting to the sides of the receiver frame and the ladder. In use, the receiver frame is supported horizontally, extending out from the top of the ladder, and is held by the support arms that lock into an extended position. When not in use, the receiver frame is folded down and collapsed against the side of the ladder for transport and storage.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An accessory device for a step ladder comprising:
a receiver frame including a plurality of linear frame members surrounding an open area, and the plurality of linear frame members including a front frame member, a rear frame member, a left side frame member and a right side frame member, the left and right side frame members extending between the front and rear frame members, and each of the plurality of frame members including a top edge;
a hinge arrangement attachable to the rear frame member and a top portion of the step ladder for hingedly attaching the receiver frame to the step ladder; and
a pair of collapsible pivoting support arms each having a first end attachable to a respective one of the left and right frame members of the receiver frame, and an opposite second end attachable to a leg of the step ladder, and the pair of collapsible pivoting support arms being structured and disposed for allowing movement of the receiver frame relative to the step ladder between an operable position wherein the receiver frame is held supported in a horizontal orientation extending out from the top portion of the step ladder, and a stowed position wherein the receiver frame is collapsed down towards the legs of the step ladder.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The accessory device as recited in claim 1 further comprising a tray that is sized, structured and configured for supported receipt within the open area of the receiver frame.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The accessory device as recited in claim 2 wherein the tray includes a peripheral lip for supported engagement with the top edges of at least two of the frame members of the receiver frame.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The accessory device as recited in claim 3 wherein the trap includes a plurality of segregated compartments.