Automotive maintenance kneeling pads and methods thereof
a technology for auto maintenance and kneeling pads, applied in the field of kneeling pads, can solve the problems of no durable portable devices which operators can easily use, slippery and chemically coated floors, and difficulty in bending and bending, and achieve the effects of convenient use, convenient maintenance assistance devices, and convenient us
Inactive Publication Date: 2010-03-04
BAUR WALTER E IV +1
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[0006]The present invention provides a number of advantages including providing more durable, ease to use and effective portable maintenance assistance devices for use in caustic surroundings and varying environmental conditions. The present invention is substantially resistant to any deterioration from automotive chemicals, such as coolants, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze, engine oil, appearance care products, such as waxes and cleaners, and supplemental additives to improve performance. Additionally, the present invention is substantially fluid proof to water, automotive chemicals, and other fluids to keep the operator dry. Further, the present invention is substantially resistant to tears and can be subjected to harsh use with tear damage. Even further, the present invention provides thermal insulation and even reflective insulation to help operators maintain body heat in harsh environmental working conditions, such as in automotive garages in winter. The present invention is also hygienic because it is resistant to mold, mildew, and bacteria which could affect an operator. Further, the present invention utilizes a rounded side edges and corners making it easy to reach under and grasp. The present invention also offers the operator protection from any objects, fragments, or other debris which may be on the floor, such as screws, metal fragments, or rocks.
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These operators often have to kneel down and position themselves on cold, slippery and chemically coated floors.
Unfortunately, to date there are no durable portable devices which operators can easily use to provide them more comfort and safety in these work surroundings.
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[0009]A portable maintenance assistance device 10 for use in an automotive maintenance and other environments in accordance with embodiments of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. The portable maintenance assistance device 10 includes a resilient layer of material 12 with side edges 14(1)-14(4) between a pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces 16(1) and 16(2), although the device can comprise other types and numbers of layers, elements and components in other configurations. The present invention provides a number of advantages including providing a more durable, ease to use and effective portable maintenance assistance devices for use in caustic surroundings and varying environmental conditions.
[0010]Referring more specifically to FIGS. 1-2, the portable maintenance assistance device 10 comprises a pad or cushion which has a substantially rectangular shape, although the device could have other types of shapes. In this particular embodiment the portable mai...
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A portable maintenance assistance device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention includes at least one resilient material having one or more side edges between a pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces. The resilient material is substantially resistant to deterioration from exposure to one or more automotive chemicals.
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[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 058,763, filed Jun. 4, 2008, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to kneeling pads for use in an automotive maintenance environment and methods thereof.BACKGROUND[0003]Typically, automotive working environments expose operators to varying environmental conditions and caustic automotive chemicals while working. These operators often have to kneel down and position themselves on cold, slippery and chemically coated floors. Often their productivity is tied to their health and comfort in these challenging work environments. Unfortunately, to date there are no durable portable devices which operators can easily use to provide them more comfort and safety in these work surroundings.SUMMARY[0004]A portable maintenance assistance device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention includes at least one resilien...
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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/06
CPCA47C16/04
Inventor BAUR, IV, WALTER E.
Owner BAUR WALTER E IV
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