Abstract: A jig comprising a support frame rectangularly-configured having first and second longitudinal sides, against the first of which a major beam is to be clamped. A pair of spaced pattern members are fixedly positioned on the frame and in which minor beams are mounted in contemplation of being secured (nailed) to the major beam and assembled, joined secured roofing panels. The pattern members include spaced notches to receive the minor beams in a perpendicular attitude to the clamped major beam. An outwardly upwardly inclining rack mounted along the second longitudinal side mounts the panels for assembly, joining and stapling in sequential fashion. Then the panels are mounted on the major beam and minor beams on the support frame, with an overhanging edge of the panels aligned with the centerline of the clamped major beam by aligning means on the jig.

Abstract: A muscle stretching apparatus for stretching the lower body muscles of a person straddling two hinged body-support platforms. A motor-driven extension tube connects at each end to the platform and contracts or expands the angle between the platforms while straddled by a person. The apparatus includes cycling capabilities, angle measurement means and timer means.

Abstract: A mobile buildup apparatus for transporting, supporting and protecting an upper stage rocket and a mated spacecraft between and in the various facilities through which it must pass prior to their being loaded into the cargo bay of an orbiter of NASA's Space Transportation System and transported into space. The mobile buildup apparatus comprises a transport system, support structure and protective cover. The transport system comprises a pair of semitrailers attached side-by-side removable gooseneck assembly and a removable gooseneck dolly with pintle-hook are attached to the front end of the transport system, and air ride axles to minimize shock and vibration. The support structure comprises an upper stage assembly stand and an access platform both of which are mounted on the mobile buildup apparatus to provide support for and access to, respectively, the upper stage and the mated spacecraft during assembly, testing and ground integration operations. A protective cover also is provided.

Abstract: Collapsible hand cart for carrying a door standing on edge, the cart comprising an elongated vertical beam having two vertically spaced pairs of guide flanges for receiving an edge of a door, the beam being hinged in the middle to fold back upon itself, a handle at the upper end of the beam for guiding the cart and two laterally spaced wheels mounted on an axle through the bottom of the cart for moving the cart, a pivotable horizontal channel support beam projecting outwardly at the bottom of the vertical beam to support an edge of the door, a foot at the upper end of the vertical beam to support the vertical beam in a level position when rotated to the horizontal.

Abstract: A wheeled stand is illustrated for use as an engine mount having a special post mount and utilizing a tray forming a frame to facilitate assembly of the base.

Abstract: An equipment handling device is provided comprising a frame having forward and rearward ends and opposite sides. At least one extensible column structure extends upwardly from the frame. A pair of arm members are rotatably mounted on the column structure adjacent the upper end thereof and are adapted to hold equipment to be worked upon in a fixed position with respect to the arm members. The arm members are pivotable about a horizontal axis such that the equipment can be moved to a selected position for work thereon. A locking mechanism locks the arm members against rotation from the selected position. The device includes upwardly curved portions extending forwardly from the frame such that the device can be pivoted upwardly and forwardly for picking up the equipment to be worked upon.

Abstract: A knitting machine head extractor for flat knitting machines which permits the easy removal of heavy knitting machine heads while still permitting the operation of the head while still connected electrically to the base for ease of servicing. Knitting machine heads of various widths may be clamped into position and rotated along a horizontal axis. The head may be raised or lowered using a hydraulic or pneumatic pump. A heavy base with easy to operate trolley system, mounted on heavy-duty roller casters permits additional freedom of movement.

Abstract: A crane-like apparatus for enabling easy assembly and easy lifting from a horizontal to a vertical position of a structure. The apparatus comprises two (or more) clamping arms attached to the pivotally mounted mast of the apparatus with clamping means mounted on clamping arms at selective positions along the lengths thereof, such as by providing a plurality of spaced holes through which mounting bolts may be selectively fastened. The clamping means comprises a hydraulic cylinder on one end of the clamping arms and either another hydraulic cylinder, or a dummy cylinder or stop, on the other end so that the structure to be assembled may be clamped therebetween by application of hydraulic fluid to the cylinder, thus not marring the surface of the structure.

Abstract: A support to hold a log while sawing the log into fireplace lengths including a mechanism operated by the foot of the user to grasp the log and hold it clamped in place and having wheels so that the device will clamp easily and is easily moved from one place to another.

Abstract: A stand (10) selectively positions a transmission case (12) having a wider end portion (14) and a narrower end portion (16). A generally rigid and open frame (18) supports a yoke (48) adjacent its front end. The yoke (48) extends across the frame (18) and has a pair of side bar structures (56,58) to which the wider end portion (14) of the transmission case (12) is attachable. A support structure (86) includes an upwardly extending support crossbar (88) having a support platform (100) and is adapted to support the narrower end portion (16) of the yoke (48). The support structure (86) may be mounted in several different orientations thereby allowing the transmission case (12) to be mounted in several different orientations.

Abstract: A mobile pipe bending carriage, for storing and transporting bending equipment used in making radius bends in pipe, conduit, tubing and the like, having a mobile carriage structure with:(1) mounting attachment means for mounting thereon any one of various makes of conventional three-point bending frame assemblies, in a stationary, vertical, operating position;(2) rack means for storing different sized bending shoes;(3) swivel-type casters for mobility;(4) leveling means for stability during bending operations;(5) cradle means for mounting a hydraulic pump, an electric motor and a locker for the storage of small tools and accessories used in bending operations;(6) a detachable leveling clamp, used with the bending frame assembly, for accurately gauging and aligning the bending of pipe, conduit, tubing and the like.

Abstract: A chain saw mounting assembly wherein a chain saw is pivotally mounted at the motor housing end, on a support frame, for pivotal movement in the cutting plane of the saw blade. A throttle actuator on the assembly regulates the speed of the cutting chain between idling speed, when the saw is in its inoperative pivoted position, and an accelerated cutting speed when the saw is in its pivoted operating position. The device is adaptable for mounting on a workpiece supporting table.

Abstract: A load supporting dolly is provided with foot portions having underlying and spaced apart rounded heads for engaging and seeking a position of stability on an underlying floor and provided with inclined heel portions supporting rollers to which the weight of said dolly can be transferred by tilting said dolly whereupon the dolly may be rolled by means of the rollers to a different operating station. The dolly includes a rectangular frame having side portions cradling jacking means independently operable alternately to progressively advance the load to a desired position. In one embodiment the dolly is adapted for supporting an automobile door which is to be hinged or unhinged. In another embodiment the dolly is adapted to supporting a bumper which is to be attached or detached from an automobile.

Abstract: A wheeled stand especially useful as an automotive engine stand is illustrated wherein a post is inclined rearwardly from its point of attachment between outwardly tapering sections which form a longitudinal base portion, said post being tilted rearwardly and supported by upright straps. A wheel locking mechanism is provided wherein a threaded member is vertically disposed and provided with a wing portion, said threaded member being movable in and out of locking engagement with a peripheral portion of the wheel.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel exercise assembly comprised of base support assembly on which is mounted a body support platform assembly including laterally extending platform members wherein the body support platform assembly may be readily vertically raised and lowered with respect to the base support assembly thereby changing the relative angle between the laterally extending platform members.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for supporting vehicle body parts to be worked upon, and the method includes the steps of supporting a vehicle body part, such as a car door, on a mobile jack and moving the body part to apparatus which supports the body part after the apparatus is withdrawn. The apparatus includes an enclosure frame which is horizontally disposed and which has two separable sections so that the body part can be placed within the confines of one of the sections, and the other section can then be assembled with the first section for completely supporting the vehicle body part for working thereon.

Abstract: A semiconductor crystal ingot (14) is supportively engaged by an ingot handling apparatus (22) which contacts a base (38) of the ingot (14) with a base support (36) and opposite sides of a lateral surface of the ingot (14) with at least one pair of jaws (37). The jaws (37) are retained adjacent to but out of firm contact with the lateral surface of the ingot until after the support (36) firmly supports the weight of the ingot. The support and the at least one pair of jaws are retracted from a furnace (10) simultaneously in a lateral direction with no relative movement to withdraw the ingot from the furnace.

Abstract: An automobile dolly for supporting the front end of a front wheel drive vehicle during transmission repair having a wheel supported frame sufficiently narrow to pass between the tracks of a vehicle hoist. In one embodiment front and rear tubular transverse supports are attached to the frame and spaced inward from and above the tracks, each support having a pair of opposed transversely adjustable sleeves telescopically engaging the tubular transverse supports and adapted for projecting over the tracks when positioned between the same. A vertically adjustable support member is attached to each opposed front sleeve and configured to abut and support the vehicle. In a second embodiment the frame pivotally mounts a single transverse support which includes adjustable sleeves adapted to telescopically project over the tracks. The sleeves have vertical support members for receiving and supporting the frame of the vehicle to permit the vehicle to be moved by means of the dolly.

Abstract: Apparatus for the positioning of an automobile vehicle bodywork on an inspection and/or repair gauge block of the type comprising two parallel longitudinal members having an I-section. The apparatus comprises two cross members for disposition beneath the longitudinal members the cross members being mounted for movement along the longitudinal members by means of rollers rolling on the lower flanges of the longitudinal members. The extremities of these cross members each carry, outside the gauge block, a lateral bracket containing a sliding vertical arm the upper extremity of which carries an element adapted to support the base of a vehicle body. This element is movably mounted in the transverse direction while mechanical control structure is provided permitting sliding the vertical arm in order to adjust the position of this support element in the vertical direction.

Abstract: An automobile dolly for supporting the front end of a front wheel drive vehicle during transmission repair. The dolly of the present invention comprises a wheel supported frame sufficiently narrow to pass between the tracks of a vehicle hoist. A rear tubular transverse support is attached to the frame and inward from and spaced above the tracks, with a pair of opposed transversely adjustable rear sleeves telescopically engaging the rear tubular transverse support and adjustably projecting over the tracks. A vertically adjustable support member is attached to each opposed rear sleeve and configured to abut and support the vehicle. A front tubular transverse support is spaced from the rear tubular transverse support and attached to the frame and is spaced inward from and above the tracks. A pair of opposed transversely adjustable front sleeves telescopingly engage the front tubular transverse support to adjustably project over the tracks.

Abstract: A base frame is provided defining two pairs of opposite marginal portions with the pairs of marginal portions spaced horizontally apart in vertical planes intersecting each other and the marginal portions of each pair spaced on opposite sides of the point of intersection of the planes. A first pair of omnidirectional support structures are mounted from a first pair of the marginal portions and a second pair of reversely and variably drivable support structures are steerably mounted from the second pair of marginal portions for angular displacement about upstanding axes relative to the second pair of marginal portions. Further, steering control structure is operably connected between the frame and the second pair of support structures operable to selectively, variably and equally angularly displace the second pair of support structures relative to the second marginal portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of handling grown crystal ingots from a crystal-growing furnace, which apparatus and method include: lifting and moving an upper crystal chamber with the crystal supported therein to one side of the furnace; and gently lowering the crystal into a lower crystal chamber positioned beneath the upper crystal chamber and on a wheeled vehicle, which permits ease in removal and transport of hot heavy crystals with minimum damage or fracture.

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: A pivotable dolly for securedly holding a heavy rectangular member, such as a door, by one edge to permit the transportation, preparation and final attachment of the member in its intented position. The dolly includes an elongated member, clamps fixed to the elongated member to releasably hold the rectangular member by its edge, handles for supporting the dolly when the elongated member is positioned horizontally, and a pair of wheels for permitting the rolling and pivoting of the dolly. When the dolly is pivoted to a horizontal position, the rectangular member being held can be vertically adjusted to properly align the rectangular member for attachment.

Abstract: A vise for thin objects such as doors has improved features that allows the doors to be transported on the vise and also accommodates various thicknesses of doors. The vise has a pair of jaws hinged together by a spring loaded hinge. The spring urges the jaws apart. The weight of the door overcomes the spring, drawing the jaws into contact with the door for support. Each jaw is mounted on a wheel for transporting. Each jaw also has an adjustable plate mounted on its inner side for varying the effective opening of the jaws.

Abstract: An engine stand is illustrated having a universal mounting apparatus for securing loads such as different sizes of automotive engines and the like to a rotatable face plate which has a wheeled stand therefor. The invention further contemplates an extensible wheeled support on the stand having adjustable means for balancing and stabilizing the load carried by the universal mounting.

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 service cart is provided for transferring thereto and therefrom a vehicle engine assembly which includes a support frame having parallel side members to each of which a set of rollers is mounted. The frame is releasably matable with a vehicle chassis for movement into and out of an operative position in the vehicle through an end of the chassis. The cart comprises a base and a pair of rails with which the frame rollers are engageable. The rails are movably mounted on the base, in parallel relation and spaced a distance corresponding to the spacing between the frame rollers, by an arrangement which includes means guiding the rails vertically relative to the base. The rail mounting arrangement also includes jack means coupled between the base and the rails for adjusting the vertical spacing between the base and each end of the rails.

Abstract: A Mobile Cart/Workbench having a remotely controlled retractable support wheel assembly and a support frame adapted to support and transport doors and the like carried along with a carpenter's other woodworking tools.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a work holder for supporting a workpiece, the work holder including a frame and an upright member supported by the frame and having a longitudinal axis. The work holder also includes a support member for supporting the workpiece, and a bracket member supporting the support member and supported by the upright member for movement longitudinally on the upright member. The support member is also supported for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis and about an axis transverse to both the generally horizontal axis and the upright member.

Abstract: A lift for raising and lowering a vehicle door, bumper or other vehicle parts adjacent a vehicle when installing or removing the parts from the vehicle. The lift eliminates the need of physical labor to hold the door or bumper in place when performing body repair on the vehicle.

Abstract: The stand includes a rectangular base having a pair of parallel beams or rails. A pair of clamp fasteners are mounted to each end of the beams; and they may be adjusted longitudinally of the rails. Support wheels are mounted to each clamp fastener for vertical adjustment. At each end of the base, a pair of the clamp fasteners carries a vertical box frame between the rails. Each box frame telescopically receives and guides an adjustable vertical extension or slide which may be raised by a hydraulic ram. The clamps are mounted off vertical center on the box frames, so they may be reversed for further vertical adjustment. Other elements may be mounted to the base rails by the clamp fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a support for positioning a door frame adjacent a masonry wall which is under construction. The support includes two substantially horizontal members which are mounted on wheels so as to be readily moved about a construction site. Further, the support includes two substantially vertical upright members which are connected at approximately the midpoint of the horizontal members and to which a door frame is releasably attached. The support of the present invention ensures the accurate positioning of a door frame as a masonry wall is constructed and the door frame attached thereto.

Abstract: A materials handling device for handling sheets of plywood, sheet rock, plate glass or other flat materials. The device has a padded channel base, which supports the material, over a substantial length, thus eliminating problem of dents, and breakage in the material. At approximately the mid-point of the length of the channel base is affixed a padded broad clamp, which secures the material in the base channel. The securing of the material in the device, along the length of the base channel utilizes the inherent rigidity of the material to add to the rigidity of the device. The broad clamp is affixed to the base channel in such a manner that the broad clamp is high enough above the base channel to provide superior stability, minimizing tipping. At one end of the base channel is affixed a cross member, supporting floor engaging wheels, of sufficient width to insure stability. At the other end of the base channel is affixed, a handle to facilitate moving from one location to another.

Abstract: A door hanger device having a horizontal support structure having rollers mounted on the bottom thereof and clamping vise-like structure on the upper surface for clamping and holding at least two doors simultaneously. A vertical support structure is securely fastened to one end of the horizontal support structure and diagonal bracing between the horizontal support structure and the vertical support structure is provided for greatly increasing the overall strength of the device. Door clamping structure similar to the structure mounted on the horizontal support is also provided for the vertical support structure and the vertical clamp devices are adjustable vertically along the vertical support structure. A screw thread being operated with a proper ratio gearing is provided for changing the vertical adjustment of said clamping devices. The horizontal support structure forms a generally U shape so that three doors may be transported and held simultaneously without interfering one with the other.

Abstract: An article handling device particularly suited for use in the removal and installation of hoods for motorized vehicles, such as automobiles and the like. The device is characterized by a bar mounted at the distal end of a pivotal, dolly-supported boom, in transverse relation therewith having extended in mutual parallelism from the opposite ends thereof suspension rods adapted to capture and support one end of the hood, and a retainer rod extended in substantial parallelism with the pair of suspension rods adapted to capture the opposite end of the hood.

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 locator apparatus for supporting a branch pipe fitting adjacent a main pipe for accurately positioning the fitting incident to the welding of the fitting to the pipe. The apparatus includes a track-mounted base located under the pipe, the base being provided with a pivotally mounted horizontal radial arm having a saddle mounted for horizontal movement along the arm. The saddle carries a post having a collar assembly mounted for vertical and rotational movement relative to the post, and the collar assembly provides a support plate to which the branch pipe fitting is mounted. The locator thereby provides the fitting with longitudinal, lateral and vertical linear movement relative to the axis of the main pipe and two different angular movements, about the axis of the post and the axis of the base respectively.

Abstract: A vehicle support stand structure having separate stands for the forward and rear portions of a vehicle. The stand normally used under the forward portion of the vehicle has a frame with a transverse portion having an elongated portion extending therefrom. A pair of vertically extendable upright members mount on the upper transverse portion and they in use mount on an underneath portion of a vehicle engine or the like. The other stand is usable under the rear portion of a vehicle or alternately under the forward portion of a vehicle. It has a frame with an elongated portion having a transverse portion on one end thereof and having a movable frame portion movably mounted on the elongated portion. A rear support member is vertically movably mounted on the movable frame portion. A pair of telescopic upright members are mounted on the transverse frame portion adjacent to the elongated portion.

Abstract: A dolly for a plow or other utility attachment of the type having a blade and a yoke with spaced means for connection to a vertically adjustable lift bracket on a vehicle. The dolly is self-supported on wheel means and comprises a blade support on which the plow blade may be lowered by vertical movement of the lift bracket, and a pair of manually and independently adjustable, mutually spaced yoke lift means each engageable with the plow yoke for supporting and vertically adjusting the spaced means for connection in relation to the lift bracket.