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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2001
Timothy W. Burford, New Ulm, MN (US);
Andrew Kopel, LaFayette, MN (US);
Coleman Powermate, Inc., Kearney, NE (US);
Abstract
A workbench for an air compressor that includes a work surface as its top surface. The workbench is provided on wheels, such as caster wheels. The workbench may be closed by panels to attenuate sound. The panels may be removable to provide access to the compressor for maintenance or repair. A mechanism may be provided whereby a drain for the air compressor may be remotely actuated so that the compressor tank may be drained without opening the panels or having to reach under the workbench. The power feed to the motor may be used to power an outlet on the workbench when the motor is not running. The outlet may be provided on the outer shell of the workbench (e.g., on a panel on the outside of the workbench). A switch may be provided that routes the power to the outlet instead of the motor.