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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2021
Little Giant Ladder Systems, Llc, Springville, UT (US);
Aaron B. Major, Nephi, UT (US);
Steven S. Miner, Springville, UT (US);
N. Ryan Moss, Mapleton, UT (US);
Darius S. Penrod, Elberta, UT (US);
LITTLE GIANT LADDER SYSTEMS, LLC, Springville, UT (US);
Abstract
Elevated work platform apparatuses, as well as associated methods, are provided. One elevated platform apparatus comprises a first assembly having a pair of rails coupled with a plurality of rungs, a second assembly hingedly coupled with the first assembly, a platform pivotally coupled with the first assembly and configured to extend to, and engage a portion of, the second assembly. The apparatus further includes a cage associated with the platform. The cage may include a guard structure including a pair of gates. A locking mechanism may be associated with the platform and include a latch member for engagement with a cross-member of the second assembly. Actuation of the locking member may include a 'pulling' action by a user standing in front of the apparatus and reaching between the two rails of the first assembly.