FREDERICK J BARTNICKI
Engineers in Greenville, PA

5791439, Aug 11, 1998

Apr 21, 1995

8/426194

David E. Plotner - Greenville PA
Edward E. Heald - Greenville PA
Kevin L. McIntire - Sandy Lake PA
Richard P. Sulecki - Greenville PA
Mitchell H. Hetrich - Greenville PA
Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA

Werner Co. - Greenville PA

E06C 710

182219

A member for connecting a rail to a horizontal element of a ladder. The member comprises a first portion that connects to the horizontal member. The member also comprises a second portion which connects to the rail and extends essentially in parallel with the rail. The second portion is integrally connected to the first portion such that the first portion and the second portion are one continuous piece. The second portion is in an angular relationship of less than 90. degree. with the first portion. A member for connecting a rail having a first rail flange and a second rail flange to a horizontal element of a ladder. The member comprises a first arm which connects to the first rail flange and the horizontal member. The member is also comprised of a second arm which connects to the second rail flange and the horizontal member. Additionally, the member comprises a central body which is integrally connected to the second arm and the first arm.

5636706, Jun 10, 1997

Jul 8, 1994

8/272154

David E. Plotner - Greenville PA
Edward E. Heald - Greenville PA
Richard P. Sulecki - Greenville PA
Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA
Mitchell H. Hetrich - Greenville PA

Werner Co. - Greenville PA

E06C 710

182220

A member for connecting a rail to a horizontal element of a ladder. The member comprises a first portion that connects to the horizontal member. The member also comprises a second portion which connects to the rail and extends essentially in parallel with the rail. The second portion is integrally connected to the first portion such that the first portion and the second portion are one continuous piece. The second portion is in an angular relationship of less than 90. degree. with the first portion. A member for connecting a rail having a first rail flange and a second rail flange to a horizontal element of a ladder. The member comprises a first arm which connects to the first rail flange and the horizontal member. The member is also comprised of a second arm which connects to the second rail flange and the horizontal member. Additionally, the member comprises a central body which is integrally connected to the second arm and the first arm.

5366051, Nov 22, 1994

Apr 29, 1992

7/875354

Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA
Robert Beggs - Fredonia PA

R. D. Werner Co., Inc. - Greenville PA

E06C 700

182 46

The present invention pertains to a ladder. The ladder includes a first plastic side rail, at least a portion of which is hollow. The ladder also includes a second plastic side rail, at least a portion of which is hollow. The second side rail is in parallel with the first side rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a plurality of steps, each of which is attached to the first and second side rails at predetermined locations such that each step forms a flat weight bearing platform upon which a user can stand. The first and second side rails each have a plurality of pockets having solid cross sections disposed therealong at predetermined positions, and each of the steps are attached to the first and second side rails at corresponding pockets therein with fasteners through holes in the solid cross sections. The present invention also pertains to a stepladder. The stepladder includes a first side rail.

5573081, Nov 12, 1996

Jun 29, 1994

8/267857

Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA
Lauren S. Sherbondy - Greenville PA
Donald M. Werner - Hermitage PA
Robert Beggs - Fredonia PA
Dale R. King - Greenville PA
Harold L. Bernard - Transfer PA

Werner Co. - Greenville PA

E06C 100

182129

A molded rectangular top component of a stepladder is disclosed which incorporates an improved method of securely supporting a bucket or paint can at the top of the ladder. A recess in a second wall of the laddertop corresponds to and accommodates the arcuate shape of the bail of a bucket, and a hook is attached at the lower portion of the recess, which has the beneficial effect of moving the weight closer to the center of the ladder than on a protruding hook. The ladder top includes at least one slot in a first wall which extends from the ladder top through which accessories can be attached. The first wall opposes the second wall.

D413990, Sep 14, 1999

Nov 5, 1998

D/096139

Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA
James Hand - Glen Ellyn IL
Randall Bell - River Forest IL
John J. Dylik - LaGrange IL
Edward E. Heald - Greenville PA

Werner Co. - Greenville PA

2504

D25 68

D340291, Oct 12, 1993

Jul 12, 1991

7/729005

Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA
Robert D. Beggs - Fredonia PA
Francis W. MacGregor - Simsbury CT
Donald M. Werner - Hermitage PA

R. D. Werner Co., Inc. - Greenville PA

D25 68

D422717, Apr 11, 2000

May 13, 1999

D/104975

Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA
James Hand - Glen Ellyn IL
Randall Bell - River Forest IL
John J. Dylik - LaGrange IL
Edward E. Heald - Greenville PA

Werner Co. - Greenville PA

2504

D25 68

5358070, Oct 25, 1994

Nov 8, 1993

8/148389

Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA
Harold L. Bernard - Transfer PA
Robert Beggs - Fredonia PA
Donald M. Werner - Hermitage PA
Dale R. King - Greenville PA

Werner Co. - Greenville PA

E06C 100

182173

The present invention is a ladder top for a ladder. The ladder top has a top panel having a perimeter. The perimeter has at least a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge. The ladder top also has a first side wall extending in an integral fashion from the first edge, and an opposing second side wall extending in an integral fashion from the second edge. The first side wall has at least one slot through which accessories can be attached. A third side wall extends in an integral fashion from the third edge and in juxtaposition with the first and second side walls. A fourth side wall extends in an integral fashion from the fourth edge and in juxtaposition with the first and second side walls and opposing the third side wall. The ladder is connected to the ladder top through the third and fourth side walls. Preferably, the first side wall has two slots in a spaced relationship with each other.

5259480, Nov 9, 1993

Jun 30, 1992

7/906587

Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA
Harold Bernard - Transfer PA
Robert Beggs - Fredonia PA
Donald M. Werner - Hermitage PA

R. D. Werner Co., Inc. - Greenville PA

E06C 100

182173

The present invention is a ladder top for a ladder. The ladder top has a top panel having a perimeter. The perimeter has at least a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge. The ladder top also has a first side wall extending in an integral fashion from the first edge, and an opposing second side wall extending in an integral fashion from the second edge. The first side wall has at least one slot through which accessories can be attached. A third side wall extends in an integral fashion from the third edge and in juxtaposition with the first and second side walls. A fourth side wall extends in an integral fashion from the fourth edge and in juxtaposition with the first and second side walls and opposing the third side wall. The ladder is connected to the ladder top through the third and fourth side walls. Preferably, the first side wall has two slots in a spaced relationship with each other.

5067589, Nov 26, 1991

Jul 31, 1990

7/560378

Frederick J. Bartnicki - Greenville PA

R. D. Werner Co., Inc. - Greenville PA

E04G 508

182223

A support having two support sections slidably engaged with each other includes a lock that can be used to releasably fix the size of the support surface defined by the support sections. The lock is mounted to one of the support sections and includes a shaft that can be received by any of the series of openings defined by the remaining support section. When the shaft is located within an opening, the positions of the support sections relative to each other are fixed, and the support surface will remain stable during use.