FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a step stool according to the invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the step stool according to the invention.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the step stool according to the invention.
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the step stool according to the invention.
FIG. 5 is another side view of the step stool according to the invention.
FIG. 6 is a top view of the step stool according to the invention.
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the step stool according to the invention; and,
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the step stool in a folded position according to the invention.
Items shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed invention.
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