US4800987A
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Mechanic workstand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-09
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Granted: 1989-01-31
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Expires: 2008-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A mechanic's work platform for attachment to a front tire of a motor vehicle has an essentially rectangular support frame to be disposed and supported by a front tire of the vehicle. A depending framework is hingedly attached to the support frame and includes a horizontal frame covered with expanded metal or the like to provide a raised platform for the mechanic.
Inventors
- 👤 Kemp C. Liles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:21
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C7/00; E06C7/08; E06C7/081; B; B60; B60R; B60R3/00; B60R3/007; E06C5/00; E06C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A mechanic's work platform for a motor vehicle comprising: a framework having a vertical frame portion and a horizontal frame portion at the lower edge of said vertical frame portion; a platform covering disposed over said horizontal frame portion; an essentially rectangular support frame hingedly attached to an upper edge of said vertical frame portion; and said support frame adapted to be disposed over a vehicle tire with said vertical frame portion then depending therefrom and in contact with said tire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A mechanic's work platform for a motor vehicle comprising: a framework having a vertical frame portion and a horizontal frame portion at the lower edge of said vertical frame portion; a platform covering disposed over said horizontal frame portion; an essentially rectangular support frame hingedly attached to an upper edge of said vertical frame portion; and said support frame adapted to be disposed over a vehicle tire with said vertical frame portion then depending therefrom and in contact with said tire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The platform as recited in claim 1 in which said framework includes braces between said vertical frame portion and said horizontal frame portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The platform as recited in claim 1 in which said platform covering is expanded metal mesh.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The platform as recited in claim 1 in which said framework and said support frame are formed of steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The platform as recited in claim 1 in which said framework and said support frame are formed of aluminum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
122 words
A mechanic's work platform to provide access to the engine compartment of a motor vehicle comprising: an essentially rectangular support frame having dimensions to be disposed over and supported by a front tire and wheel of said vehicle; a hinge attached along an outer edge of said support frame when disposed over said tire; a framework having an essentially vertical rectangular frame with an upper portion thereof attached to said hinge to permit said framework to pivot with respect to said support frame, and an essentially horizontal rectangular frame attached along a lower portion of said vertical frame, said vertical frame depending from said support frame and normally in contact with said tire; and a platform covering disposed over said horizontal frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
122 words
A mechanic's work platform to provide access to the engine compartment of a motor vehicle comprising: an essentially rectangular support frame having dimensions to be disposed over and supported by a front tire and wheel of said vehicle; a hinge attached along an outer edge of said support frame when disposed over said tire; a framework having an essentially vertical rectangular frame with an upper portion thereof attached to said hinge to permit said framework to pivot with respect to said support frame, and an essentially horizontal rectangular frame attached along a lower portion of said vertical frame, said vertical frame depending from said support frame and normally in contact with said tire; and a platform covering disposed over said horizontal frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The platform as recited in claim 6 in which said hinge includes a removable hinge pin for attaching differing size support frames to said framework.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The platform as defined in claim 7 which further comprises a plurality of differing size support frames, each having a hinge part for attachment to said framework.
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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) | 1992-01-31 | 1992-08-01 | 1993-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-31 | 1996-08-01 | 1997-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-31 | 2000-08-01 | 2001-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |