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US 3,944,199 AGranted
Work holder and catch pan
OwnerErnst S. Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
A work holder mounted on a catch pan or drain provides a flat grid to support an oil or grease carrying portion of a vehicle or the like. The flat grid is supported by and positioned centrally above the catch pan, which is substantially larger than the oil carrying portion of the vehicle. The catch pan is supported by a hollow central mounting tube through which any liquids collected in the pan may drain into a storage container for disposal in a routine manner. The storage container may support the mounting tube.
Claims9
A device for servicing a fluid-containing portion of a vehicle comprising:
- a catch pan, substantially larger than said fluid-containing portion of said vehicle, having a centrally-located drain hole;
- a work holder fitted into said catch pan, and extending substantially above said catch pan, said work holder having a central portion for supporting said fluid-containing portion of said vehicle;
- means for securing said work holder within said catch pan;
- means for supporting said catch pan and work holder in a desired relationship with said fluid-containing portion of said vehicle;
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- means for catching any residue from said centrally-located drain hole of said catch pan.
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