Patent ID: 6708856
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: B25H

Abstract:
A device that removably engages with first and second hood latch mechanisms in first and second hood latch mechanism housings on opposite sides of an engine compartment of a motor vehicle having a rear-raising hood, said device comprising:a first support member having a foot end, a top end, and a leg extending from said foot end, said leg adapted to be engagable with and retained by said first hood latch mechanism, and said foot end being adapted to rest on said first hood latch mechanism housing; a second support member having a foot end, a top end, and a leg extending from said foot end, said leg adapted to be engagable with and retained by said second hood latch mechanism, and said foot end being adapted to rest on said second hood latch mechanism housing; a tool tray adapted to be supported by said top ends of said first and second support members; whereby said first support member may be substantially rigidly and removably affixed to said first hood latch mechanism by inserting said leg in said first hood latch mechanism and engaging and retaining said leg with said first hood latch mechanism, whereby said foot end of said first support member rests on said first hood latch mechanism housing; whereby said second support member is substantially rigidly and removably affixed to said second hood latch mechanism by inserting said leg in said second hood latch mechanism and engaging and retaining said leg with said second hood latch mechanism, whereby said foot end of said second support member rests on said second hood latch mechanism housing; and whereby said tool tray may be positioned over said engine compartment by affixing said tray to said top ends of said first and second support members.