US4727958A
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Mechanic's body support device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-17
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2006-11-17
Abstract
Abstract An automobile mechanic's body support includes a H-shaped mobile frame with an attached upstanding support platform. The support platform includes knee rests and a chest support with appropriate adjustment means being provided for positioning the various rests at selected heights. The chest support is mounted to a curved rod which allows the mechanic to position his body over a vehicle's engine.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger N. Botello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:23
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A new and improved mechanic's body support comprising: base support means; upstanding support means attached to said base support means; knee support means attached to and extending laterally outwardly from said upstanding support means; and torso support means attached to a topmost portion of said upstanding support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A new and improved mechanic's body support comprising: base support means; upstanding support means attached to said base support means; knee support means attached to and extending laterally outwardly from said upstanding support means; and torso support means attached to a topmost portion of said upstanding support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The new and improved mechanic's body support as described in claim 1, wherein said knee support means is adjustably attached to said upstanding support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The new and improved mechanic's body support as described in claim 1, wherein said torso support means is adjustably attached to said topmost portion of said upstanding support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The new and improved mechanic's body support as described in claim 1, wherein said base support means comprises a H-shaped frame structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The new and improved mechanic's body support as described in claim 4, wherein said H-shaped base frame structure includes castered wheels to facilitate mobility.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The new and improved mechanic's body support as described in claim 5, wherein said castered wheels are spring loaded thereby to be lockable in position in response to a sensed weight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The new and improved mechanic's body support as described in claim 6, wherein said knee support means is adjustable in height.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The new and improved mechanic's body support as described in claim 7, wherein height adjustment of said knee support means is provided by a pin and aperture arrangement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The new and improved mechanic's body support as described in claim 8, wherein said upstanding support means is of a curvilinear shape with said torso support means being positioned substantially over a center portion of said base support means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |