Patent ID: 7281692
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: B44C

Abstract:
1. A support means for a steam plate in a steam stripper apparatus, said support means comprising a pole member adapted for engagement with the steam plate at an upper end of the pole member, and for engagement with a floor surface at a lower end of the pole member; said pole member comprising an upper section, an intermediate section and a lower section, said upper section having means for connection to the steam plate; said upper and intermediate sections being connected by ends thereof being telescopically received in a sleeve member incorporating a compression spring, the ends of the compression spring bearing on the respective ends of the upper and intermediate sections received in the sleeve; said intermediate and lower sections being connected so as to be disconnectable; and said means for connection of said upper section to said steam plate comprising a T-shaped head to which a handle of a steam plate is connectable by means of a strap attached to one side of the head, and securable to the other side of the head.