Abstract: Tubular frame pieces, with generally a welded construction, provide a sturdy support for mounting a heavy duty vise or other heavy-duty tool. Convenient changeability is provided from an erect working condition to a compact condition for transport or storage, even though such convenient changeability would not be expected for such heavy duty apparatus. A rear leg frame assembly and a front leg frame assembly are rotatably carried by transverse bars of a base frame. Temporary or partially-supported condition is provided for ease of erection, but a positive erection-holding feature is also provided. Extender bars are optionally provided for carrying ancillary features in addition to the mounting table for the vise. A base frame is provided with wheels, the wheels being movable to a floor-engaging position for ease of mobility, and a retracted position for maximum sturdiness.

Abstract: A food preparation assembly is disclosed which includes a carving board unit including a carving platform having a substantially planar carving surface with a collection channel defined therein extending about the periphery of the carving surface to collect drippings for separation into fat and juice, and a cutting board unit including an upper cutting surface and a lower undersurface. At least two parallel flanges depend from the undersurface of the cutting board unit which are dimensioned and configured to engage the collection channel in the carving platform to stabilize the cutting board unit during utilization.

Abstract: A chopping board is supported on a pad formed from a plastic material which prevents the chopping board from slipping or vibrating when used for chopping different food products. The pad includes a peripheral wall, abutments spaced from and extending circumferentially around an inner surface of the wall, and a corner through hole. The upper surface of the pad is provided with a plurality of spaced convex areas, with each area having an upwardly extending projection. The lower surface of the pad is provided with a plurality of corresponding spaced concave areas, with a plurality of downwardly extending projections disposed between the concave areas. The chopping board may be provided with a corner hole corresponding to the hole of the pad to permit the board and pad to be hung together on a hanger for storage.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing and installing toilet bowls comprising a frame assembly formed of a lower rectangular support structure having parallel side supports, a front support and a rear support, an upper support structure having parallel side supports located above the lower side supports and a front support coupled therebetween, vertical spacers coupling the front edges of the upper and lower side supports, and a rear vertical support structure coupling the upper and lower side supports adjacent to their back edges thereof, the rear vertical supports extending vertically to an elevated location with respect to the upper side supports with a vertical horizontal coupling support therebetween; and a control box supported on the upper surface of the upper horizontal coupling support, the control box having a driver and a jack handle under the control of the operator, the control box also having, associated therewith, a pair of cables with upper and lower ends, the upper ends adapted to be received and moved ve

Abstract: A cutting board system provides both a cutting board and a drip pan tray for receiving juices and trimmings which are cut from food articles. The cutting board mounts directly within a drip pan tray and is provided with at least one notch whereby juices may flow into the tray below. The tray is provided with a pour system to provide convenient cutting, serving and pouring of the food to be served.

Abstract: A mount for supporting a cathode-ray tube is employed in a frit sealing furnace. The frit seal furnace (1) comprises a furnace body (3) and conveyor belts (5) disposed in the furnace body (3) for feeding mounts (21) which each support a panel (31) and a funnel (32) that are superposed one on the other with a frit glass (33) interposed therebetween. Each of the conveyor belts (5) is composed of a pair of chain belts (4a, 4b). The mount (21) is placed on the conveyor belts (5) in the frit seal furnace (1) through a space which comprises a mesh screen (26), so that the mount (21) is suitable for use in the frit seal furnace (1). When the tube body of a cathode-ray tube is broken, glass pieces are prevented from falling onto the furnace floor by the mesh screen. The mesh screen does not obstruct air flows in the furnace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for transporting and draining a toilet fixture comprising a generally hollow body containing a water reservoir. The body has a top panel with a toilet mount, a bottom panel with locking casters, a carrying handle, and a drain. Securing bolts are provided for anchoring the toilet to the toilet mount.

Abstract: The present invention is a low-contaminate work surface for processing semiconductor grade silicon. The work surface is comprised of a parallel array of silicon elements forming a planar surface. The silicon elements are of comparable purity with the semiconductor grade silicon to be process, thus minimizing contact contamination. In an additional embodiment of the present invention, the low-contaminate work surface is part of a work station which provides for initial screening and sizing of the semiconductor grade silicon being processed.

Abstract: A lawn mower service assembly includes a rectangular platform having a central recess froming a pit for receiving an oil collecting tank and on opposites sides of the pit holding the oil collecting tank a support surface or stand for supporting either a walk-behind type mower or a tilted mower such that the engine oil from either can be drained and collected in the tank.

Abstract: An improved oil basin for electric discharge machining device has a slanted bottom surface, a `L` shaped fixed wall at two sides of the basin, two oil outlets at the bottom portions of one side of the fixed wall, and two oil inlets at opposite side from the oil outlets. The basin further has two openable walls with one side of each pivotally hinged to respective sides of the fixed wall. Two slanted gutters are located at inner bottom ends of the two walls to collect oil draining from the inside of the two openable walls. The opposite position arrangement of the oil inlets and outlets provides a better circulation of oil flow so as to strain out all dirt and residue from the oil in order to maintain a good processing quality. The gutters collect oil remaining on the inner side of the two openable walls to prevent oil from dripping to the ground.

Abstract: A cutting board assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a board member which has an upper cutting surface with a groove around the periphery thereof. The cutting surface includes an elongated slot therethrough with the groove being inclined towards the slot. A generally L-shaped flange extends from the underside of the board and surrounds the elongated slot. A plastic bag is adapted to fit over a leg of the L-shaped flange which extends outwardly of the elongated slot. An elastic band is provided to sealably attach the plastic bag around the generally L-shaped flange.

Abstract: Apparatus for handling large heavy components of motor vehicles includes a movable cart having a top planar surface member and a hydraulic lift mounted to the cart. The hydraulic lift carries on the upper end portion of the smallest piston a head apparatus which includes a plurality of movable and adjustable arms with an angle member on one end of each arm. The head apparatus is adjustable to engage the contour of the component to be handled.An adapter is mountable on the piston rod for use in handling a fuel tank containing fuel when work thereon is necessary.Fixed to one end of the cart are supports for a sleeve that can pivot through 360 degrees. The cart also carries a tank into which fluids flow from said motor vehicle and the component.The component to be handled, when lowered to the top planar surface, is maneuvered to a position and secured by an arcuate member that is mounted to a shaft slidable in the sleeve.

Abstract: The work rest is typical of those used by dental technicians and goldsmiths, but comprises an air intake point (7) at the side of the work area (4) remote from the craftsman; this connects directly with a suction pipe (5) beneath and is surmounted by a folding cowl (9) consisting in a rear member (10), rigidly interconnecting two side members (11), and a top member (13) hinged between centers near the top edge of the rear member. The entire cowl assembly pivots about a horizontal axis adjacent to the rear edge of the air intake (7).

Abstract: A device for the trimming, cutting and cleanup of foodstuffs uses a flat surfaced cutting board with at least one aperture therethrough for removing food scraps to a first storage area beneath the cutting board and for removing useable food portions separately to a second storage area beneath the cutting board. One of the storage areas is a catch basin while the other storage area is alternately a partitioned area of the same catch basin, a second catch basin or a receptacle bag or dish.

Abstract: A transparent enclosure for automatic metal shaping machinery effective to contain cutting fluids, chips, shavings, broken tools and the like having a smooth planar interior wall surface for shedding readily chips, fluids and other matter striking the wall during the course of machine operation.

Abstract: An easily portable kit that opens to provide a good sized filleting board. The kit is comprised of a pair of substantially identical rectangular mating sections hinged together in end to end relation. When the sections are folded together they form a compact carrying case, and when unfolded they open out into an elongated work surface. Each section of the kit is formed with a recess that extends along one side of the work surface and this provides a convenient receptacle for the scraps that result from the filleting. One mating section is provided adjacent one end with an overlying bar, and this bar is adapted to positively engage a gill of the fish being filleted and securely hold the fish on the board.

Abstract: A fixture (60) for holding a pin-supporting shuttle (54) during assembly therein of terminal pins (20) for later insertion into a rigid board is formed with a sloping work surface (66) including a plurality of locating pins (68 and 70) for holding the shuttle (54) in two dimensions and a plurality of hold-down clips (74) for engagement with a groove (76) in the shuttle. A locking bar (72) positioned above the shuttle (54) is movable toward and away from the shuttle and carries a guide (136) for the location of assemblies (44 or 52) of terminal pins (20) in the shuttle. When the shuttle (54) has been fully loaded, the locking bar (72) is moved toward the shuttle to operate a securing mechanism (116) of the shuttle to secure the terminal pins (20) into the shuttle. A break-off groove (84) is located above a scrap chute (86) and is used for breaking pin-carrier strips (40 and 42) from the shuttle-mounted pin (20) after assembly.

Abstract: A service rack for fuel injectors allowing a plurality of injectors to be simultaneously mounted for inspection, disassembly, repair and reassembly, the rack having a support assembly for mounting of a variable plurality of fuel injectors pairs, a clamping mechanism for retaining the injectors for maintenance inspection and repair, a locking pivot support allowing the support assembly to be inverted for access to the bottom as well as the top of the injectors and a swivel column allowing the support assembly and pivot support to be rotated for access to a front and back row of injectors, the swivel column being connected to a service table with a raised rim for collection of spilled fuel and dropped parts.

Abstract: There is disclosed a workbench apparatus intended to enable, at specialized workshop, the servicing of mechanical apparata in general, in particular Diesel engine injection pumps. The apparatus, which is easily operable by any skilled operator and enables the supported members to be positioned as desired through simple and reliable members and controls, comprises a clamping device carried rotatably by a base and having snap-action positioning members, and connection elements including both insertion members in form of pins insertable into seats of the clamping device, and supporting members fixedly engageable with the pump or the like to be worked on. The seats are partially open laterally and the pins are clamped in the seats by clamping members engaging the pins at the points where the seats are open.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus for supporting a plurality of sample preparation cartridge units to expedite the handling of sample preparation. The apparatus comprises a pair of plates in space parallel relation. The first plate is mounted on end posts and the second plate is supported over the first plate by apparatus which adjustably raise and lower the second plate. The first and second plates are provided with notches along the longitudinal sides of the plates which are in vertical alignment. An elongated bar is hingedly connected between the plates and provided with apparatus to lock along the longitudinal side of the plates. The sample preparation cartridges which generally comprise a cylindrical body and cylindrical stems concentrically extending from the cartridge body, are placed between the plates so that the stems enter vertically aligned notches.

Abstract: A rigid elongated framework contains a traverse mounting member at one end for attachment to the bell housing of the transmission. A belt is wrapped around the opposite end of the framework and transmission to pull the transmission toward the framework. A central extendible support member is moved into engagement with the center of the transmission body to insure secure engagement between the transmission and the framework. The framework and transmission can be moved to several positions for providing easy access to any part of the transmission. A second embodiment is also provided which includes an upright framework with a pivotable transmission mounting structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for facilitating the removal of a transmission pan of the type having fasteners securing the pan to its housing are characterized by continuously mechanically retaining the pan in sealed engagement independently of the pan fasteners whereby the pan fasteners may be easily removed without spillage of fluid from the transmission, and then allowing the pan to be retracted into a fluid catch basin located beneath the transmission and substantially surrounding the pan and a portion of the housing whereby spillage and leakage of the fluid without the catch basin is prevented.

Abstract: A nut cracker table has a rectangular board-like table top supported by a plurality of legs above a supporting surface. A hole is formed through the table top. A chute is affixed to the undersurface of the table top under the hole and directs shelled nuts to a specific area under the table top. A shield is affixed to the oversurface of the table top to prevent the hulls of nuts cracked by a nut cracker on the oversurface from scattering.

Abstract: A fixture for mounting an article to be worked on including a base having an end member together with an arm pivotally mounted on the end member. The end member is formed with a multiplicity of spaced holes on radii extending from the pivot point of said arm, and the arm has a spring urged pin for engagement in any of said holes whereby the arm may be selectively positioned. Rotatable and slidably mounted on one end of the arm is a supporting arm which has a slot formed therein in which screw members are selectively positioned for threaded engagement with an article.

Abstract: A repair support for an automatic automotive transmission, which support includes first and second portions that may be separated and in combination with an overhead hoist permits a transmission after being removed from a vehicle to be raised and moved to a desired location where fluid may be drained from the transmission with the transmission thereafter being disposed in a stationary position where repair work may be performed conveniently thereon, and the repaired transmission thereafter being returned to a position adjacent the vehicle.

Abstract: A work holder mounted on a catch pan or drain provides a flat grid to support an oil or grease carrying portion of a vehicle or the like. The flat grid is supported by and positioned centrally above the catch pan, which is substantially larger than the oil carrying portion of the vehicle. The catch pan is supported by a hollow central mounting tube through which any liquids collected in the pan may drain into a storage container for disposal in a routine manner. The storage container may support the mounting tube.

Abstract: The entire table frame is a tank. The upper portion of the tank provides a working area and the lower portion forms a closed water flow control chamber. Removable gratings in the upper portion underlie support rails which support steel plates to be cut into desired shapes by an automatic profile burning head or a gang of such burning heads. The introduction of compressed air into the lower chamber displaces water into the upper section to submerge the removable grating. The water subdues the noise and smoke of the burning operation, cools the plates being burned, thus reducing distortion and catches the slag produced. Small pieces of metal falling off the plate being cut are cooled by the water and retained on the gratings. Release of air pressure from the lower chamber allows the water in the upper portion to return quickly to the lower chamber for convienent removal of the metal pieces from the gratings.