Apparatus to assist a mechanic to work on a vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6957718
SERIAL NO

10227579

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A device (10) which assists a person (P) in working on the engine (E) of a vehicle (V) includes a base member (11) which rests on the ground and has a socket (17) extending upwardly therefrom. A post assembly (23) includes a stem portion (24) which is selectively positionable within the socket (17). The stem portion (24) is provided with a plurality of opposed spaced apertures (27), and a pin (28) is inserted through a selected of the opposed apertures (27) and through apertures in the socket (17) to adjust the height of the device (10). A step (29) is carried by the stem portion (24) at a selected height by a pin (31) received through the selected apertures (27) and through apertures in a flange (30) carried by the step (29). A platform (36) is pivotally attached near the top of the post assembly (23) by a pin (45) and the angular orientation of the platform (36) can be adjusted and maintained by a pin (48) selectively positioned in one of a plurality of apertures (46) formed in mounting plates (44) attached to the post assembly (23).

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WHITESIDE MFG CO309 HAYES STREET DELAWARE OH 43015

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Studer, Keith R Shelby, OH 8 116
Studer, Robert E New Washington, OH 8 102
Whiteside, Kirt E Marion, OH 64 883
Whiteside, Terry L Delaware, OH 23 449

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