Patent attributes
The present invention relates to a step assembly whereby the assembly can be deployed wherein person can climb a plurality of steps in a safe and secure manner, and whereby the assembly can be compacted for storage and/or transport. In one embodiment, the step assembly has two pieces hingedly connected to each other. The first piece is taller and wider than the second piece, wherein the second piece can be collapsed into the interior of the first piece for storage. A dual purpose handle is provided, and can be selectably extended into and retracted from the second piece for storage and transport, respectively. The handle can also be inserted into the first piece to act as a railing. A rod is also provided, and can be pivoted from a first position to a second position wherein it can contact a door to prevent the door from unintentionally closing.
