BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to ladder step attachments. More particularly, the present invention pertains to ladder step attachments having a hinged platform within the base, allowing a user to climb through the step attachment without first removing the step attachment.

Many individuals use ladders to perform various tasks, such as cleaning a roof, painting a wall, or the like. During these tasks, it is often desirable to have a greater range of movement than typically provided with a traditional ladder, thereby allowing the user to more effectively maneuver to perform the task. Generally, step extension attachments can provide such a greater range of motion, however these attachments must be removed before a user can climb or descend the ladder past the attachment. This can be difficult to do, and often risks injury as a user can lose their balance and fall from the ladder. Therefore, there is a need for a ladder attachment that provides a user with a greater range of movement about a ladder rung, while allowing a user to climb or descend the ladder without being forced to remove the attachment.

In light of the devices disclosed in the known art, it is submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in design elements from the known art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing ladder step attachments. In this regard, the instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of ladder step attachments now present in the known art, the present invention provides a ladder step attachment wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when climbing or descending a ladder without needing to first remove the step attachment.

The present system comprises a base having a pair of arms extending away from an upper surface thereof, wherein the pair of arms are angled such that a linear distance between a distal end of each of the pair of arms and a front side of the base is greater than that between the distal end and a rear side of the base. A fastener is disposed on the distal end, wherein the fastener is configured to removably secure to a rung of a ladder. A cutout is disposed within the base along the front side, wherein a platform is hingedly affixed to a lateral side of the cutout. The platform is configured to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein the closed position the platform rests within the cutout such that the platform is coplanar with the base. In some embodiments, an outer edge of the platform is flush with the front side when the platform is in the closed position. In another embodiment, a pair of protrusions extend from opposing ends of the rear side of the base, wherein the pair of protrusions are configured to abut an exterior of a leg of the ladder. In other embodiments, the upper surface comprises textured elements thereon. In yet another embodiment, an upper surface of the platform comprises textured elements thereon. In some embodiments, the fastener is configured to contour to the rung. In another embodiment, the fastener comprises a hook. In other embodiments, a lip is affixed to a lower surface of the base, wherein the lip extends into the cutout and is configured to receive an end of the platform thereon. In yet another embodiment, a rear platform is affixed to the rear side of the base. In some embodiments, the platform comprises a width less than that of the rear platform.

