Insertable step

Abstract

The present invention is directed to apparatus and methods that facilitate access to space defined at least in part by a generally vertical surface. The apparatus of the present invention includes a tread and legs, each end of each leg may be efficiently inserted into appropriately sized and shaped receiving apertures within the generally vertical. The apparatus includes safety stops that assist a person to safely step onto the tread and a face of the tread on which information may be carried.

1 . A step insertable in engagement surfaces within a wall comprising:
 a core formed from metal in a generally U-shape;   a protective material covering said or all of said core to provide opposing legs connected at a tread end of each of said opposing legs to form a tread sized and shaped such that a person may step and stand thereon;   a safety stop positioned generally adjacent to said tread and parallel to a long axis of said each opposing legs, said safety stop projecting above said tread so that the person attempting to step or stand on said tread may contact said safety stop, said safety stop;   including a beveled face such that said beveled face is lower toward said tread thereby directing the person where to stop or stand simply by contact with said safety stop;   said tread including a generally open configuration face on which an information element may be positioned;   said each of said opposing legs including insertion ends that are sized and shaped to be inserted in and engaged within the engagement surfaces for support of said step in relationship to the wall to permit travel along same.