Abstract: The present invention provides a front mounting socket for a gas light tube that can be mounted and removed from a sign substrate without requiring access to the rear portion of a sign enclosure. The front mounting socket is installed and removed from the sign surface substrate by pinching together diametrically positioned retaining clips. Each retaining clip comprises a resilient portion formed by two longitudinal slots in the socket body and is provided with a retaining lip having a raised portion defining a retaining surface that engages the sign surface substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for pet hygiene management that facilitates the collecting and disposing of pet excrement. The present invention comprises a tube assembly with a plurality of bands at one end for holding, opening and closing a receptacle into which pet excrement is deposited. The opening and closing of such receptacle is facilitated by a pair of sliders that are attached to the respective bands and which sliders are coaxially and reciprocally slidingly mounted on the tube. The apparatus can also be provided with a positioning support and wheel assembly that facilitates the placement and positioning of the receptacle near the pet during the use of the apparatus.

Abstract: A wireless remote control apparatus mounted on a fluid pump for controlling the pump and release functions of such fluid pump. The wireless remote control apparatus includes valves in fluid communication with a fluid supply, actuators for controlling the pump and release valves of the pump, a signal transmitting and signal receiving device operatively associated with the fluid pump. The wireless remote control apparatus can operate on a frequency selected from radio, ultraviolet and infra red frequencies and is further provided with a manual operating mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for pet hygiene management that facilitates the collecting and disposing of pet excrement. The present invention comprises a tube assembly with a plurality of bands at one end for holding, opening and closing a receptacle into which pet excrement is deposited. The apparatus can also be provided with a positioning support and wheel assembly that facilitates the placement and positioning of the receptacle near the pet during the use of the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for lifting a vehicle above a work surface of a vehicle repair system and maintaining the wheels of such a vehicle at a height near the same height as the vehicle is raised. The apparatus is an adjustable riser-ramp assembly which includes a platform having a pair of adjustable, self-locking leg sets, at least one ramp removably attached to the platform and a mounting slide engaging the platform and the work surface. The apparatus may be used in multiple combinations of platform and ramps to accommodate the type of vehicle and type of repair system being worked on by an operator.

Abstract: A laser and laser mount system for a vehicle measurement system wherein the laser is powered by a direct current source, such as a battery, and the laser is mounted on the same axis as its rotational pivot axis which provides for up to 360.degree. of rotation of the laser about such axis.

Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for use with a vehicle measuring system where the point to be measured is transferred, within the measurement system, to an accessible location measurable by the system. The mounting assembly couples a measurement device to a vehicle to be measured and maintains the precise alignment of a coupler at its attachment point to the vehicle during the measurement procedure.

Abstract: Valve grinder comprising a grinding wheel mounted on a bench, said bench also having a surface for supporting a valve stem support stand mounted a spaced distance from said grinding wheel, said valve stem support stand comprising a pair of V-blocks and valve bearings for engaging the valve stem and an end stop. Mounted on said surface by a tandem axis pivot is a chuck for gripping the valve stem, said chuck including a positive clamping collet that engages the valve stem annularly with a plurality of contact points when the collet is squeezed between a collet spool and collet cover by a collet fork. Said chuck further rotates the valve while maintaining the positive clamping on the valve stem during the grinding operation but independently of the valve support stand.

Abstract: A multiple-axis motion module for holding a tool and providing an apparatus for moving such a tool about multiple-axis. The multiple-axis motion module is used in combination with a vehicle transportation system for moving, positioning and manipulating vehicles and vehicle parts.

Abstract: A fifth wheel trailer hitch assembly mounted under and attached to a vehicle frame comprising a cradle and king pin adaptor. The trailer hitch assembly attaches to the trailer with the goose-necked trailer tongue king pin adaptors. The king pin of such assembly engages a fifth wheel trailer hitch mounted in the cradle mounted under the towing vehicle. The trailer tongue king pin adaptor may also be hinged to facilitate storage of the adaptor when the trailer is parked.

Abstract: A vehicle and vehicle parts transportation system used for moving, positioning and manipulating a vehicle and vehicle parts primarily when a vehicle is damaged or in the need of repairs. The system consists of a power module having interchangeable legs and parts that allow the power module to be reconfigured as to its height, width and length and various tool modules. The power module becomes a different tool as required or desired by the operator by simply adding or removing a tool module. Each specific tool module provides the necessary lifting and motive force apparatus and means for maneuvering the tool module for performing the necessary operation.

Abstract: A portable work station suitable for use in a vehicle spray paint booth, the station includes a platform member supported on each end by an open frame end support member. The end members pivot about the end of the platform and can be adjusted so as to change the height of the platform above the work surface. A leg of each end support member is wedged between pin, a stop stud fixed to the end of the platform and a locking pin is pivoted into engagement with the leg to prevent walking motion of the work station while in use. The work station can be provided with a railing along the platform edge, a tool hanger, and can be provided with an air supply stanchion to facilitate the spray paint operation.

Abstract: A system for filtering electric discharge machine dielectric fluid wherein the filtering apparatus is mounted on a moveable platform and attached to the electric discharge machine that needs it's dielectric fluid filtered of foreign matter. The filter system has a plurality of filter casings connected in parallel by each casings inlet and outlet fittings. Each filter casing consists of a tank having a removable lid and a replaceable filter element inside the tank. The fluid flows into the filter tank, through the filter element, into a perforated tube and out of the filter tank into the interconnecting piping system. The filter system is separate from the reserve dielectric fluid tank of the electric discharge machine and can be operated either with the reserve tank system or connected directly to the electric discharge machine.