Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and lifting a workpiece includes a base, an upwardly extending column fixed to the base, a screw rotatably mounted on the base parallel to the column, a motor operatively coupled to the screw for rotating the screw, and a carriage threadedly engaging the screw and slidably engaging the column. A variety of chucks or support mechanism for engaging various types of workpieces may be removably coupled to the carriage. The apparatus advantageously allows supporting and lifting at least a portion of a marine outboard motor.

Abstract: An insect shield assembly for protecting the front end of a moving vehicle from insects is disclosed which includes two relatively rigid panels with mesh screening connected together to span across the entire front of the vehicle. A windshield deflector is made from flexible plastic film or sheet overlying the upper portion of the screening. A shield mounting system is provided which includes tubular members attached to and bracing the panels and which are slidably received within cooperating tubular members mounted on the vehicle.