Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least an ether carboxylic acid. The present invention also relates to the method for obtaining of the composition and to the use of the composition in industrial applications such as engine oil compositions, metal working compositions, lubricant compositions and oil fuel compositions.

Abstract: An under hood service tray is provided that includes a base with a pair of longitudinally extending legs that are spaced from one another in a lateral direction and that engage a laterally extending leg. The base has an end leg located on a closed first end of the base. The end leg has a first portion that has a component that extends in the lateral direction, and a second portion that has a component that extends in a longitudinal direction. The under hood service tray also has a vertical member attached to the base, and a tray attached to the vertical member.

Abstract: A creeper that has a body portion with a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is provided. The creeper also includes an end portion that is adjustable with respect to the body portion. A locking mechanism is present that engages both the body portion and the end portion. The locking mechanism is configured for limiting adjustability between the body portion and the end portion. An actuator is present and is configured to allow manual operation of the locking mechanism. The actuator has a first end connected to the locking mechanism and a handle disposed opposite from the first end and longitudinally disposed from the end portion.

Abstract: A ratcheting device is provided, comprising a sleeve member defining an axially-disposed tool bore and having a rotatably fixed gear member. A ratchet body defines an axial sleeve bore for receiving the sleeve and gear members, and two parallel ratchet member bores extending transversely to the sleeve bore through a respective opening in an outward circumferential surface of the ratchet body. The ratchet member bores are opposed about and intersect the sleeve bore. A control ferrule extends coaxially about the ratchet body. First and second ratchet members received by the ratchet member bores are normally biased outwardly toward the corresponding opening, and each includes a gear element for engaging the gear member. A bearing device is engaged with the end of the respective ratchet member toward the opening. The bearing devices cooperate with the control ferrule to control the ratcheting direction or to prevent rotation of the sleeve member with respect to the ratchet body.

Abstract: A storage system is provided. The storage system includes a first horizontal track having an upwardly directed channel forming a first interlocking portion. A grid panel is provided including horizontal members, crossing members connected to the horizontal members, and a first hook member positioned in proximity to a top edge of the grid panel. The first hook member forms a second interlocking portion which is removably connected to the first interlocking portion of the first horizontal track. A second hook member is positioned in proximity to a bottom edge of the grid panel forming a third interlocking portion. A second horizontal track is provided having a downwardly directed channel forming a fourth interlocking portion, wherein the fourth interlocking portion is removably connected to the third interlocking portion of the grid panel. Various storage shelves, baskets, hooks or other implements are connected to the grid panel. A method for installing a storage system is also provided.