Patent ID: 6926365
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: A47C,B25H

Abstract:
1. A mechanic's body support, comprising: (a) a horizontally-extending base; (b) a generally vertically extending support structure, said support structure having a lower end connected to said base, and an upper end; (c) a knee pad attached to said support structure between said lower end and said upper end, for supporting the knees of the mechanic; (d) a chest support rail attached to said upper end of said support structure and extending away from said support structure; (e) a chest pad attached to said chest support rail, for supporting the chest of the mechanic; and (f) a height adjustment assembly adapted for selectively mounting the knee pad in one of at least two vertical positions relative to the support structure and adapted for selectively mounting the knee pad at one of at least two angles relative to the support structure; wherein said support structure, said base, said knee pad and said chest pad cooperate to define a structure for supporting a mechanic in an elevated position over an engine compartment of a motor vehicle.