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A ladder caddy for holding tools, small parts, and the like for a workman on a ladder includes four curved cradles for holding the caddy to the ladder, two of the cradles holding consecutive and respective rungs of the ladder when the caddy is mounted in a first position, and two of the cradles hold

A ladder caddy for holding tools, small parts, and the like for a workman on a ladder includes four curved cradles for holding the caddy to the ladder, two of the cradles holding consecutive and respective rungs of the ladder when the caddy is mounted in a first position, and two of the cradles holding consecutive and respective rungs of the ladder when the caddy is mounted in a second position inverted and upside down from the first position. The caddy includes a tool holding structure extending outwardly from the ladder at an angle of approximately 15 degrees offset from perpendicular so that when the caddy is mounted on a leaning ladder the structure extends approximately horizontally. The caddy includes a clamp for clamping to the ladder, integrally formed tool holders, and a variety of accessories that mate with the caddy body.

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We claim: 1. A device for holding tools within reach of a workman on a ladder, comprising: a holder portion for holding a plurality of tools; and first and second concave surfaces for cradling two different rungs on one side of a ladder simultaneously, thereby providing first and second points for

We claim: 1. A device for holding tools within reach of a workman on a ladder, comprising: a holder portion for holding a plurality of tools; and first and second concave surfaces for cradling two different rungs on one side of a ladder simultaneously, thereby providing first and second points for mounting said holder to said ladder for stability; third and fourth concave surfaces spaced apart a distance approximately equal to said spacing between consecutive rungs of said ladder; wherein said first and second concave surfaces face in a generally upward direction, and said third and fourth concave surfaces face in a generally downward direction; wherein said device can be mounted in a first position in which said first and second concave surfaces hold the device to the ladder, and can be mounted in a second position inverted and turned generally upside down from the first position in which said third and fourth concave surfaces hold the device to the ladder; the device further comprising a plurality of object holding accessories for holding objects, the object holding accessories mating the holder portion for holding said objects when the device is in its first position, and also mating the holder portion for holding said objects when the device is in its second position inverted and upside down from its first position. 2. The device of claim 1 wherein the first, second, third, and fourth concaves surfaces are such that: when the device in its first position in which the first and second concave surfaces hold the device to the ladder, the third and fourth concave surfaces can be used to hold at least one tool each; and when the device in its second position in which the third and fourth concave surfaces hold the device to the ladder, the first and second concave surfaces can be used to hold at least one tool each. 3. The device of claim 2 wherein: at least two of said concave surfaces have additional features particularly adapted for holding tools. 4. The device of claim 3 wherein at least one of said additional features comprises a slot wide enough to hold an electrical cord but narrow enough to prevent a plug end of said electrical cord from passing through the slot. 5. The device of claim 2 further comprising a coiled cord holding accessory for holding a loop of cord or a D-handled power or air tool, wherein the cord holding accessory fits within one of said concave surfaces. 6. The device of claim 1 wherein: at least one of said concave surfaces has at least one recess therein for holding a tool. 7. The device of claim 1 further comprising: a plurality of interchangeable accessories for holding differently shaped objects depending on the preference of a user and a task at hand facing the user. 8. The device of claim 1 further comprising: a clamp; and an elongated accessory suitable for holding a coiled section of cord, D-handled power or air tool, or conduit/piping and other building materials, the accessory fitting into a corresponding portion of the device and capable of being clamped thereto by said clamp. 9. A device for holding tools within reach of a workman on a ladder, comprising: a holder portion for holding a plurality of tools, the holder including a plurality of differently shaped recesses for holding a plurality of different tools; and first and second concave surfaces for cradling two different rungs on one side of a ladder simultaneously, thereby providing first and second points for mounting said holder to said ladder for stability; wherein at least one of said recesses is a generally cylindrical recess, and wherein the device further comprises: a roll holder accessory adapted for being held within said generally cylindrical recess, said roll holder accessory having an elongated portion adapted for holding a roll of paper towels, masking paper, rolls of tape, or narrow small tools. 10. A device for holding tools within reach of a workman on a ladder, comprising: a holder portion for holding a plurality of tools; and first and second concave surfaces for cradling two different rungs on one side of a ladder simultaneously, thereby providing first and second points for mounting said holder to said ladder for stability: at least one clamp for clamping at least one of said concave surfaces to at least one rung of said ladder, said clamp comprising an angled rod, the angled rod capable of rotating and fitting into a recess within the device when the clamp is not being used. 11. The device of claim 10 wherein said clamp further includes a tightening knob, the knob and the angled rod mutually threadingly engaging each other such that a user can tighten or loosen the clamp by turning the knob.