Abstract: A dipstick guide assembly for guiding a free end of a dipstick into a dipstick tube. The dipstick guide assembly comprises a clamp secured to an upper portion of the dipstick tube, a guide member and an adjustment mechanism for fixing the position of the guide member. The guide member has a portion removed therefrom so as to enable to aid in removing the dipstick from the guide member. The adjustment mechanism fixes the guide member in a position such that the distal end of a guided dipstick is introduced into the mouth of a dipstick tube.

Abstract: A pan rack for a mixing machine is mounted to the mixing machine independent of dimensional and locational variances from machine to machine of typical bowl support mounting pins and hole. The pan rack has a mounting section which includes a hook that engages the lower surface of the bowl support, and the mounting section further has spaced corners that rest on the upper surface of the bowl support such that the pins on the upper surface of the bowl support are received by the mounting section corners. A locking collar is slidably mounted on the hook. The collar is moved into contact with the front surface and locked on the hook to prevent horizontal motion of the pan rack.

Abstract: A food processor having a shredder attachment for shredding or slicing food product against a rotating slicer plate includes a pusher plate releasably connected to a feed chute by a removable handle which prevents disassembly of the pusher plate for cleaning unless the feed chute is in a non-operating position. A splitter in the form of a knife-edge projection is positioned in the feed chute to direct food product to the periphery of the slicer plate while slicing food product pushed thereagainst. A slicer plate holder achieves improved discharge of shredded food product from a housing containing the slicer plate by providing a number of spaced wiper blades which scrape or wipe the interior surfaces of the housing, and an outer ring which also directs food product out of the housing. The slicer plate holder also includes a hub for covering a bearing, which bearing drivingly connects the hub to the food processor power unit, so as to prevent food product from contacting the bearing.

Abstract: A cantilever shelf assembly adapted to mount to the opposed legs at one end or side of a table, chair and the like comprises a pair of shelf support brackets each having a U-shaped end forming opposed clamp arms adapted to rest against the leg. A set screw is inserted through the upper portion of each clamp arm into contact with one side of the leg so that when the shelf support brackets are loaded the lower end of the clamp arms tends to pivot about the set screws to wedge the leg therebetween. A bolt extending between the clamp arms of each shelf support bracket maintains the relative lateral spacing therebetween to avoid fracture of the clamp arms. A stabilizer is also provided comprising a rod positioned between the legs and below the cantilever shelf which is mounted to each leg by a strap to prevent lengthwise collapse of the table or chair when the cantilever shelf is heavily loaded.

Abstract: A shredder attachment for a food processor includes a handle which mounts on either side of a pusher plate for pushing food product received in the feed chute of the shredder attachment against a circular slicer plate for shredding. The pusher plate is formed with a hollow sleeve having an internal keyway accessible from either side which mates with an upright key formed on the handle. Mounting brackets rotatably mount the handle and pusher plate to the feed chute, with the handle positioned on either side of the pusher plate, to permit movement of the pusher plate within the feed chute. The mounting brackets prevent disengagement of the handle and pusher plate for cleaning except upon movement of the pusher plate to a predetermined position relative to the brackets wherein the food processor is non-operational.

Abstract: A food processor having a shredder attachment for shredding or slicing food product against a rotating slicer plate includes a pusher plate releasably connected to a feed chute by a removable handle which prevents disassembly of the pusher plate for cleaning unless the feed chute is in a non-operating position. A splitter in the form of a knife-edge projection is positioned in the feed chute to direct food product to the periphery of the slicer plate while slicing food product pushed thereagainst. A slicer plate holder achieves improved discharge of shredded food product from a housing containing the slicer plate by providing a number of spaced wiper blades which scrape or wipe the interior surfaces of the housing, and an outer ring which also directs food product out of the housing. The slicer plate holder also includes a hub for covering a bearing, which bearing drivingly connects the hub to the food processor power unit, so as to prevent food product from contacting the bearing.