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AssigneeWerner Co.
InventorsDavid POZGAY, Milbert O. LA VELLE, Lucindo Sofronio DL. VALENCIANO, Devin HUGHES, Slavisa DACIC, John MAHER, Weston VAN WEMBEKE
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A work platform includes a plank which telescopes to a desired width. The work platform includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a first end of the plank. The work platform includes a second leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a second end of the plank. The work platform includes a first linkage attached to a first leg of the first leg assembly. The first linkage may be a first hook or a first strap assembly for securing the work platform to a first support structure. A method for using a work platform. A method for producing a work platform.
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A work platform comprising:
The work platform of claim 1, further comprising a second strap assembly extending below the plank.
The work platform of claim 1, wherein the first strap assembly comprises a base which is attached to the first leg and to a fixed end of the first strap.
The work platform of claim 3, wherein the first strap assembly includes a buckle attached to the base to engage a free end of the first strap.
The work platform of claim 1, wherein the first strap assembly is attached to an underside of the plank.
The work platform of claim 1, wherein the first strap assembly is attached to the first leg assembly.
The work platform of claim 1, wherein the plank is a telescoping plank.
The work platform of claim 1, wherein the plank includes a deck, a first extension portion which extends and retracts from a first side of the deck, the first leg assembly being rotatably attached adjacent to an outer end of the first extension portion, and a second extension portion which extends and retracts from a second side of the deck, the second leg assembly being rotatably attached adjacent to an outer end of the second extension portion.
The work platform of claim 1, further comprising a second strap assembly that includes a second strap positioned to wrap around the first support structure, wherein the first strap assembly and the second strap assembly are adjacent the first end of the plank.
The work platform of claim 1, wherein the first strap is formed of a fabric or rubber material.
The work platform of claim 1, wherein the plank includes a first handle disposed in the first end.
A work platform comprising:
The work platform of claim 12, wherein a length of the plank is adjustable, and the first handle is graspable to adjust the length of the plank.
The work platform of claim 12, wherein the plank includes a deck, a first extension portion which extends and retracts from a first side of the deck, the first leg assembly being rotatably attached adjacent to an outer end of the first extension portion, and a second extension portion which extends and retracts from a second side of the deck, the second leg assembly being rotatably attached adjacent to an outer end of the second extension portion, and the first handle is disposed at the first extension portion.
The work platform of claim 14, wherein a second handle is disposed at the second extension portion.
The work platform of claim 12, further including a recess adjacent the first end of the plank and the first handle extends within the recess.
The work platform of claim 12, wherein the first handle does not protrude from a top surface of the plank.
The work platform of claim 12, further comprising a second handle disposed at the second end of the plank.
The work platform of claim 12, further comprising a handle bracket attached to the first end of the plank, wherein the handle bracket includes an opening and the first handle extending within the opening.
The work platform of claim 12, further comprising a first linkage which extends adjacent the first end of the plank and is adapted to engage a first support structure to securely hold the plank to the first support structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.