Abstract: A support frame attachable to a pressurized gas cylinder pallet is disclosed. The support frame includes an adjustable first support member having a first brace and a second brace and a second support member having a third brace that extends from the first support member. The first support member is adjustable to move the first and second brace into engagement with the pallet and the third brace is slidable along the second support member to also move the third brace into engagement with the pallet. The three points of contact stabilize the support frame on the pallet such that a manifold can be connected to the support frame for connection to the cylinders on the pallet. Also disclosed is a kit including the support frame and the manifold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding device for at least one rim-like body for the surface treatment of the at least one rim-like body, in particular for painting it by means of a spraying device or a spraying tool, the holding device comprising a stand frame, at least one bearing element which is mounted on the stand frame such that it can be rotated or pivoted around a rotation axis, and at least one holding element which is mounted on the bearing element such that it can be rotated or pivoted around a rotation axis and to which the at least one rim-like body can be fastened.

Abstract: A jig for supporting a crown molding segment during a cutting operation comprises a base and a support having a crown molding support surface. The support is attached to the base at an adjustable angle. The jig further comprises an extendable brace attached between the base and the support. The extendable brace adapted to hold the support and the crown molding support surface at a predetermined angle relative to the base. The extendable brace is adjustable to facilitate adjustment of the jig corresponding to multiple crown molding spring angles.

Abstract: A workpiece elevating support device which can be utilized by being installed in a carriage-type conveying apparatus for conveying an automobile body while changing the height thereof in each section in an automobile assembly line. The workpiece elevating support device includes at least two center-folding double link mechanisms arranged in parallel on a base, each of which is composed of a lower parallel link, an intermediate link member, an upper parallel link, and an upper link member. The upper link member is consecutively provided with a workpiece support. There is juxtaposed a lock means to hold the center-folding double link mechanisms in an expanding-rising posture, which is taken when the upper link members are vertically raised to a predetermined height.

Abstract: An article, method, and kit for holding an object in place on a wall that include a jig with a support member and a platform member that is coupled to, and extends perpendicularly from, the support member. The support member has a top end including a portion adapted to be positioned behind a wall-facing surface of an object placed upon the platform member and an opening that is adapted to removably engage a coupling device on or in a wall such that the support member is disposed in a substantially vertical hanging position upon the wall. The jig may further include a brace member that forms a triangle by connecting a lower side of the platform member to the support member.

Abstract: An article, method, and kit for holding an object in place on a wall that include a jig with a support member and a platform member that is coupled to, and extends perpendicularly from, the support member. The support member has a top end including a portion adapted to be positioned behind a wall-facing surface of an object placed upon the platform member and an opening that is adapted to removably engage a coupling device on or in a wall such that the support member is disposed in a substantially vertical hanging position upon the wall. The jig may further include a brace member that forms a triangle by connecting a lower side of the platform member to the support member.

Abstract: An articulating adapter allowing increased clamping and holding capabilities of a common vise or tool at a plurality of angles having a base mounting plate (12) attached to a table (T). The rotating plate (14) has a mounting means (24) to allow the turning on a horizontal plane while having a hinged means to the articulating plate (16) allowing movement from 0 to at least 90 degrees from horizontal. The rotating plate (14) and the articulating plate (16) are attached via a set of links (18) and a slotted link (20) and having a set on each side with a locking means (34) and (36) to set at a given plurality of angles as needed. The articulating plate (16) additionally allows a variety of sizes and types of vises or tools to be attached.

Abstract: A workpiece support assembly includes an elongated workpiece support structure and a pair of support members pivotally connected to one another towards upper ends thereof. The support members are pivotally movable between an open position and a folded position. The workpiece support structure has a workpiece support surface constructed and arranged to support a portion of a workpiece. The workpiece support assembly further includes a tabletop assembly. The tabletop assembly is movable into a deployed position in which the tabletop is disposed substantially horizontally in overlying relation to the workpiece support structure, with the pair of support members in their open operative position. The deployed tabletop presents an upper tabletop surface to support a workpiece. The tabletop assembly is movable, with the pair of support members in their open operative position, into a storage position which exposes the elongated workpiece support surface.

Abstract: A device for turning panels on machines for processing the panels basically comprises an element for holding a panel to be processed or being processed, located close to a table that supports the panel, and acting on the panel in such a way as to form a pivot in a preset area of the panel, and means for turning the panel about the pivot in such a way as to vary the position of the panel relative to a panel cutting device.

Abstract: The material holding fixture has a base, which is slidably engaged with a rotatable holding platform. There are a pair of levers attached at one end to a base end and at the opposite end to a holding platform pivot position intermediate the ends of the holding platform. There is a back guide attached to the holding platform that is located to retain a material object in a position to engrave a surface. When the holding platform at a hinge end is moved relative to the base the holding platform opposite end is raised and lowered. The location of the levers maintains the holding platform opposite end and the base end in adjustment with an imaginary plane perpendicular to the base. This mechanism allows positioning of a surface of an object to be engraved perpendicular to a laser cutting device in instances where the object surface opposite is other than parallel to the surface to be engraved.

Abstract: A temporary gutter retainer includes an attachment member, support member, and lateral containment member. A bottom gusset is preferably formed behind the attachment member, support member, and lateral containment member. A top gusset is preferably formed above the junction between the attachment member and support member. At least two holes are formed through the attachment member. Each of the holes are sized to provide clearance for a suitable screw. The temporary gutter retainer is preferably used in the following manner. A first temporary gutter retainer is attached near one end of a facia board and a second temporary gutter retainer is attached near the other end of the facia board with screws and a portable power tool. The installer places the gutter segment into the first and second temporary gutter retainers. A level is placed inside the gutter segment at one of the ends thereof; the gutter segment is raised or lowered to the correct height; and the gutter segment is then attached to the facia board.

Abstract: A universal fixture for a pre-assembly of computer components includes a base and a support plate adjustably mounted on the base for movement to various inclined positions. At least one support arm interconnects the base and the support plate for securing the support plate in an inclined position. A fixture is rotatably mounted on the support plate and includes various positioning stops and an adjustable slide for properly positioning various computer components for attaching chassis mounting devices to the components. The adjustment of the support plate and rotation of the fixture provide ergonomic advantages to the assembler performing the pre-assembly operations.

Abstract: An architectural millwork jig for the cutting of at least one cope in a strip of architectural millwork such as crown molding. The jig includes a base for stabilizing the millwork and further includes a table with a through opening positionable over the end face to be cut. A powered jig saw rides on the table about the opening, where the powered jig saw includes a foot for riding on the table and a blade reciprocating between two toes of the foot, and where the blade makes the cut in the end face of the millwork. The table is swingable about at least the x and y axes so as to provide a proper alignment for the surface of the table on which the foot of the powered jig saw rides. Swinging of the table about one axis permits one jig to be used for right hand and left hand copes and further permits the table to be adjusted to the exact angle of the right hand cope or to the exact angle of the left hand cope. Swinging about this one axis further permits the table to be swung into position to cope flat miters.

Abstract: A substrate carrier for use with a soldering machine has a base, a slide that moves in a horizontal path relative to the base, a table that moves in a vertical path relative to the base, and a frame that carries a substrate at various angles to the base during this soldering process. In another aspect of the present invention, the angular position of the table relative to the base is also changeable.

Abstract: A device used to facilitate the making of the connection system of an optical fiber comprises: an upright that supports the gripping of the joining piece associated with holding the connectors in an immobile state with respect to the joining piece during the front polymerization of the connection system; this upright also supporting a fastening system used to hold the connector in an immobile state during the rear polymerization of the connection system and an adjuster capable of causing the pivoting and translation of the joining piece so that it surrounds the solder point located in the rear of the connector, held in an immobile state by the fastening system, to achieve the rear polymerization of the connection system. The device is very useful especially in the field of telecommunications by optical fibers.

Abstract: A displaceable bench vice support means consisting of a two-component bench-mounted device, the first component is a handle means of a rectangular configuration cooperating to lock with a rigid planar component that is also provided with a peripheral depending skirt, which skirt supports the bench vise readily on the work table. This support device is handily released to permit stowing away of bench vise and the support means until again needed.

Abstract: A clamping tool for removing the gap between and temporarily clamping workpieces together for subsequent fastening and having a cable actuated toggle member for engagement with one side of the workpieces and a nut member engageable with the opposite side of the workpieces.

Abstract: A combination fence and table for use with a power tool provides means for rotating a plate from a table position to a fence position. The plate also is tiltable with respect to the base of the apparatus. The edge of the plate closest to the power tool remains at a substantially constant distance from the power tool throughout the range of angles that the plate is tilted. When used in the fence position, the plate is movable linearly across the width of the power tool.

Abstract: An adjustable support for holding models in a working position for a hobbyist includes a quadrilateral frame having opposed side walls and opposing end walls which are each adjustable. The end walls and the side walls have overlapping portions having aligned longitudinal slots which can receive a securing pin so that the length, as well as the pitch of the walls, can be adjusted.

Abstract: An bi-directional, adjustable elevating and support mechanism to assist in the removal, installation and repair of rack-mounted items such as electronic telecommunications modules by supporting and aligning such modules during the removal, installation and repair of such modules from support racks.

Abstract: A glass beveller comprises a pair of generally rectangular work plates which are slidably movable upon a beveller frame in the directions of the length and width dimensions of the frame. The plates are spaced apart to define an exposure gap extending along a longitudinal centerline of the beveller, and also are tiltable up to 90.degree. from the horizontal. A glass workpiece is positioned between the work plates which are raised to conform to the size and shape of the workpiece with a corner of the workpiece to be bevelled depending into the exposure gap. The plates and workpiece are then moved along the length of the exposure gap so that the depending corner of the workpiece is bevelled by contact with a grinding wheel disposed below the exposure gap and rotating in a direction transversely of the length of the gap.

Abstract: A transmission stand for supporting front wheel drive transmissions. The transmission stand comprises a framework having a head portion, a base portion and at least two legs projecting forward from the base portion for stabilizing the transmission stand when the transmission stand is upright. Each of the legs includes a distal tip which acts as a fulcrum when the transmission stand is rotated from a generally horizontal position to an upright position and vice versa. The transmission stand further comprises attachment device pivotally mounted to the head portion of the framework, and pivotally adjustable about a pivot axis from a position generally forward of the head portion to a position generally on top of the head portion. The attachment device further includes support for supporting the bell housing of a transmission. According to a preferred embodiment, the support for the bell housing is rotatably mounted on the attachment device such that the support can rotate about a rotation axis.

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 extendable positioning tool with a base for mounting within the passenger compartment of a vehicle, and having an extension that can pass through a windshield opening to support a windshield to be installed thereover. The tool may be temporarily attached to the steering wheel.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for supporting a cabinet when installing the cabinet above a counter top, including an adjustable leg, an adjustable arm, and a cabinet-support member. The cabinet-support member extends substantially horizontally for supporting the cabinet during installation. The adjustable leg has one end pivotally connected to the cabinet-support member. The other end of the adjustable leg sets on the back of the counter top. The adjustable leg extends substantially vertically and is adjusted for supporting the cabinet-support member horizontally and at the desired height for installing the cabinet. The adjustable arm includes one end pivotally connected to the cabinet-support member. The other end of the adjustable arm is secured near the edge of the counter top. The adjustable arm extends diagonally and is adjusted for supporting the cabinet-support member horizontally and at the desired height for installing the cabinet.

Abstract: An adjustable angle vice that is movably adjustable in four different directions or coordinates. The vice has an upper frame, including clamping faces carried thereby, that is carried by a base frame. The upper frame is pivotably joined to the base frame for pivotal movement of the upper frame in a pivotal direction. The upper frame is further joined to the base frame, so that the upper frame sliding moves relative to the base frame in a first horizontal direction. The base frame is rotatably carried by an upstanding rod, so that the vice, including the upper frame, may be rotationally moved in a rotational direction. The rod is slidingly joined to the base frame, so the the vice, including the upper frame may be slidingly moved in a second horizontal direction. Finally, rotational movement of the rod also vertically moves the upper frame in a vertical direction.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting biscuit joints can be quickly and easily mounted onto a conventional router table. The apparatus cuts mitered and compound mitered biscuit joints and it includes a work piece support surface which can be angularly adjusted with respect to the router table and cutting element and which can be moved toward and away from the cutting element to enable the cutting element to form cuts in a work piece positioned on the work piece support.

Abstract: An improved adjustable holder for a screed rail for mounting the rail above the ground so as to eliminate the need for concrete pads which are presently used to support such a screed rail on the ground. The holder includes an upright stake or post having a sleeve adjustably mounted on the post for movement along the post. A bar extends laterally from the sleeve and is coupled thereto by a pivot pin so that the angle of the bar relative to the ground can be adjusted. Once adjusted, the bar is fixedly held in place by a clamping structure including a curved, slotted arm pivotally mounted at one end thereof and coupled near the opposite end to the bar. Slidable members are on the bar for holding the side flanges of the screed rail in place on the bar at the proper positions. Thus, the holder of the present invention has three degrees of freedom, namely vertical movement of the sleeve, pivotal movement of the bar in a vertical plane, and linear movement of the flange holding members on the bar.

Abstract: An appliance tilt stand for releasably supporting a washing machine or other appliance in a forwardly tilted, secure position during servicing, comprises a base configured to be disposed on a floor surface and slid underneath an appliance from the front of the appliance to a point determined by the abutment of a stop member mounted on the stand base with the inside lower front frame of the appliance. The base also mounts, a spaced distance rearwardly of the stop member, an elongated, telescoping pivotal support arm mounting a pad member arranged to engage and support the front wall of an appliance tilted forwardly thereagainst, the arm also mounting an appliance-engaging arm configured to engage the top frame of an appliance and positively and securely lock the appliance in tilted position on the stand. Rollers are preferably also included on the base of the stand to permit the appliance repair tilt stand to serve also as an appliance dolly during servicing.

Abstract: A welding bench has a base plate supporting a substantially vertical outer casing with a rectangular or square cross-section. Supported in the outer casing is an inner casing projecting out of the outer casing and vertically movable by means of a variable length device. Supported at the upper part of the inner casing and swingable in a horizontal plane is a supporting structure for a bench top. The bench top is by means of a horizontal joint swingably connected to the supporting structure thus permitting swinging of the bench top in relation to the supporting structure and location of the bench top in freely selected, inclined positions.

Abstract: An appliance tilt stand for releasably supporting a washing machine or other appliance in a forwardly tilted, secure position during servicing, comprises a base configured to be disposed on a floor surface and slid underneath an appliance to a point determined by the abutment of a stop member on the base with the inside lower front frame of the appliance. The base also mounts, a spaced distance rearwardly of the stop member, an elongated, pivotal support arm mounting a hook arranged to engage and support the rear bottom frame of an appliance in a secure, elevated position above the base of the stand, the base supporting the front lower edge of the appliance when its rear end is being supported by the pivotal arm.

Abstract: A free-standing clamping fixture and grinding wheel system for sharpening scissors and similar workpieces. The clamping fixture has an open frame and a pair of jaws located at the horizontal centerline of the grinding wheel, one of which is carried on a vertically adjustable yoke which also allows some lateral movement. The clamping fixture frame is angularly adjustable to the desired sharpening angle. The free-standing grinding wheel is provided with a moveable wheel guard which locks into place to open or close off an appropriate inlet of a grit removal system.

Abstract: A support structure utilized for checking and repairing rotatable objects of various kinds, such as a turbine for power generator or a blower fan, includes a roll support base which rotatably supports one end of the rotatable object thereon by means of a pair of rolls which are supported on an adjustable surface plate of a base frame by means of a spherical support mechanism. Due to the spherical support mechanism, the rolls on the support bases can uniformly support both ends of the rotatable object without imparting any thrust to the rolls even when horizontal levelling is not achieved.

Abstract: A holding fixture for drilling oblique holes, particularly in frames for table tops, counter tops, cabinets and the like, comprises a base support member for attachment to a drill press table, with a generally L-shaped, upstanding support table pivotally attached to the base support member. An extensible link is connected between the table and the base support member for selectively adjusting the support table to the required angle from the horizontal, to enable the drilling of oblique holes entering one surface of a panel and exiting at an edge thereof.

Abstract: A stirrup attachment for a surgical table includes an extendable support shaft provided at one end with an attachment means rotatable about the shaft for attaching the stirrup attachment to a surgical table and at the other end with a hinging means. Adjustable calf and thigh support members are hingedly attached to the shaft and include calf and thigh support portions and rods provided with slots. A slideable adjustable sleeve member on the shaft includes engagement members for the slots so as to permit independent movement of the calf and thigh support members relative to the shaft and to one another. Locking means are provided for fixing the shaft, attachment members are sleeve in desired positions.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in holding a form and a partly completed lampshade with leaded joints while fabricating the lampshade, such apparatus including a swingable projecting rod adjustable to various orientations for working on the lampshade while being made on the form or being completed after the form is removed. Clamping means on the rod hold the form and lampshade in selected working position and stabilizing means are also provided on the rod for use in holding the lampshade after it is removed from the form and is being leaded on the inside.