Abstract: A hinge device having a way to detach one hinge member from another includes a fender mounting plate with a pivot pin secured thereto, a hood mounting plate having a pivot pin engaging slot, an elongated pawl having a latch plate engaging end, the pawl secured to the hood mounting plate, a latch plate rotatably secured to the hood mounting plate in a spaced relationship with the elongated pawl where the latch plate has a pawl engaging slot shaped to engage the pawl latch plate engaging end, a pivot pin engaging slot shaped to engage the pivot pin, and a pawl unlock surface that contacts the latch plate engaging end when the elongated pawl is not engaged with the pawl engaging, whereby a user can detach one hinge member from another by withdrawing the elongated pawl, translating one hinge member in relation to the other, and thereby rotating the latch plate, which disengages the latch plate and hood mounting plate from the pivot pin and separates the hinge members.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for preventing hoses, cords and cables from becoming jammed under wheels without impairing productivity nor leading to back strain. The device is comprised of a “U” shaped wedge body with a thin end and a thick end connected by equal top and bottom surfaces and a flat edge that wraps around the “U” shape to be wedged between the supporting surface and the tire tread. The outer expanding edge provides a contact surface for a hose or cable to be guided around the corner of the wheel. The top and bottom surfaces being equal making the device symmetrical and allowing the device to be equally effective when inserted either side up. The body provides a device that can be traversed, not removed, while the wheeled vehicle is being removed from the service area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for preventing hoses, cords and cables from becoming jammed under wheels without impairing productivity nor leading to back strain. The device is comprised of a “U” shaped wedge body with a thin end and a thick end connected by equal top and bottom surfaces and a flat edge that wraps around the “U” shape to be wedged between the supporting surface and the tire tread. The outer expanding edge provides a contact surface for a hose or cable to be guided around the corner of the wheel. The top and bottom surfaces being equal making the device symmetrical and allowing the device to be equally effective when inserted either side up. The body provides a device that can be traversed, not removed, while the wheeled vehicle is being removed from the service area.