Method and Apparatus for Ergonomic Support of a Tool by a Connected Cable
OwnerMarilyn Joyce Hagler, Richard G. Sherwoodinventors
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Abstract
A catch plate is provided for supporting the weight of a tool by a connected cable. The catch plate includes an elongate formable body with a through opening at one end for attaching the plate to a vertical surface, and a hook feature formed in the elongate body at the end opposite the through opening, the hook feature disposed at an angle away from the plane of the elongate body and formable around the connected cable.
Claims16
A system for supporting the weight of a tool by a connected cable comprising:
- a vertically aligned support surface to which an attachment may be made;
- and
- a catch plate attached to the support surface.
A catch plate for supporting the weight of a tool by a connected cable comprising:
- an elongate formable body with a through opening at one end for attaching the plate to a vertical support surface;
- and
- a hook feature formed in the elongate body at the end opposite the through opening, the hook feature disposed at an angle away from the plane of the elongate body and formable around the connected cable.
A method for supporting the weight of a tool by a connected cable using a catch plate attached to a vertical support surface, the catch plate including an elongate formable body and a hook feature formed in the elongate body the hook feature disposed at an angle away from the plane of the elongate body and formable around the connected cable comprising the steps:
- (a) grasping the tool lifting it into position over the catch plate;
- (b) aligning the connected cable near its junction with the tool over the hook feature on the catch plate.
- (c) lowering the tool and cable pressing the cable down into the hook feature;
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- (d) relaxing the grasp on the tool.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.