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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2002
Robert E. Varzino, Batavia, IL (US);
Mark R. Lytell, Glendale Heights, IL (US);
Robert E. Varzino, Batavia, IL (US);
Mark R. Lytell, Glendale Heights, IL (US);
WMH Tool Group, Inc., Elgin, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for securing a workpiece comprising first and second clamp members, a transportable elongate member to which the clamp members are mounted for being shifted between clamped and unclamped positions to allow a clamped workpiece to be transported, and a base having a base securing mechanism for securing the base to a work surface and an elongate member securing mechanism which allows the transportable elongate member to be connected in a fixed position relative to the base to keep the secured workpiece fixed relative to the work surface. With this configuration, the elongate member and clamp members may be used in conjunction with the base and/or removed from the base and used remotely thereto.