Patent ID: 6904712
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A variable weight diamond jig, comprising: first and second symmetrical plates, each of the plates having an elongated diamond shape and opposing longitudinal ends, each of the plates having a flat periphery and a central portion defining a half-shell, the two half-shells defining a cavity when the two plates are abutted and in registry, each of the plates having a first eye and a second eye disposed in the opposing ends, each of the plates having a first elongate slot defined in the flat periphery between the first eye and the central portion and a second elongate slot defined in the flat periphery between the central portion and the second eye; a first lock clip and a second lock clip removably inserted in the first and second slots, respectively, each of the lock clips having a flat body and a tab parallel to the body, the flat periphery of the first and second plates being locked together in abutting relation between the body and the tab of each of the lock clips in a locked position in order to define the cavity; and a ballast disposed within the cavity.