SHELF APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A LADDER AND SCAFFOLD
First Claim
1. A shelf apparatus comprising:
- a substantially planar shelf structure having a plurality of holes positioned on a first side, wherein at least one of the plurality of holes is formed about a first axis positioned substantially perpendicular to the shelf structure;
a cross-member engagement support positioned on a second side of the shelf structure, the second side of the shelf structure opposite the first side, wherein the cross-member engagement support formed about a second axis running from a first edge to a second edge of the shelf structure, and wherein the second axis intersects the first axis; and
an attachment structure affixed to the shelf structure for removably mounting said shelf structure on at least one of a ladder and a scaffold system.
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Abstract
A shelf apparatus for use with a ladder or scaffold structure is provided. The shelf apparatus includes a substantially planar shelf structure having a plurality of holes positioned on a first side, wherein at least one of the plurality of holes is formed about a first axis positioned substantially perpendicular to the shelf structure. A cross-member engagement support is positioned on a second side of the shelf structure, the second side of the shelf structure opposite the first side, wherein the cross-member engagement support is formed about a second axis running from a first edge to a second edge of the shelf structure, and wherein the second axis intersects the first axis. A ladder-attachment structure is affixed to the shelf structure.
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20 Claims
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1. A shelf apparatus comprising:
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a substantially planar shelf structure having a plurality of holes positioned on a first side, wherein at least one of the plurality of holes is formed about a first axis positioned substantially perpendicular to the shelf structure; a cross-member engagement support positioned on a second side of the shelf structure, the second side of the shelf structure opposite the first side, wherein the cross-member engagement support formed about a second axis running from a first edge to a second edge of the shelf structure, and wherein the second axis intersects the first axis; and an attachment structure affixed to the shelf structure for removably mounting said shelf structure on at least one of a ladder and a scaffold system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A shelf apparatus comprising:
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a first ladder-attachment structure affixed to a shelf structure on a second side, and a second ladder-attachment structure positioned on a first side, said second ladder-attachment being positioned opposite said second side; wherein said first and second ladder-attachment structures are useable to retain said apparatus on a ladder; wherein said first ladder-attachment structure is configured to engage with a rung of said ladder, where said rung fits said first ladder-attachment structure; wherein said second ladder-attachment structure is positionable against legs of said ladder to hold said apparatus in place on said ladder, and wherein said apparatus is secured stably to support placement of tools and other items on said shelf structure, and within said holes. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for removably mounting a shelf structure on a east one of a ladder and a scaffold system, the method comprising:
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providing a shelf structure configured with a first ladder-attachment structure affixed to said shelf structure on a second side, and a second ladder-attachment structure positioned on a first side, said second ladder-attachment being positioned opposite said second side; wherein said first and second ladder-attachment structures are useable to retain said apparatus on a ladder; wherein said first ladder-attachment structure is configured to engage with a rung of said ladder, where said rung fits said first ladder-attachment structure; wherein said second ladder-attachment structure is positionable against legs of said ladder to hold said apparatus in place on said ladder, and wherein said shelf structure is secured stably to support placement of tools and other items on said shelf structure, and within said holes. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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