Details for Patent: 7,073,768

Title:	Device and method for setting a frame
Abstract:	The present invention comprises an apparatus for supporting a frame from a utility container. The apparatus comprises a plurality of support members being configured to form a box. The support members are slidably attached to each other. The apparatus further comprises at least one actuator being positioned between and attached to the support members. When the actuator is caused to lengthen, the support members slide away from each other until the box maintains position in the utility container thereby providing support to the frame.
Inventor(s):	Piscovich; John (Reno, NV)
Assignee:
Filing Date:	Jul 12, 2002
Application Number:	10/193,509
Claims:	1. An apparatus for supporting a frame from a utility container, the utility container having at least two opposing walls, the apparatus comprising: (A) a plurality of support members, the plurality of support members being configured to form a box, the support members being slidably attached to each other, the box comprising at least two sides, one side of the box being configured to have a lower vertical dimension than the other; and (B) at least one actuator, the actuator being attached to the support members, wherein when the actuator is caused to lengthen, the support members slide away from each other until the support members abut the opposing walls of the utility container, thereby maintaining the apparatus in a fixed position in the utility container. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the actuator is adapted to shorten, wherein when the actuator shortens, the support members slide towards each other thereby allowing the box to be removed away from the utility container. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one guide, the guide being adapted to slidably attach the support members, the guide comprising a rod and a rod housing, the rod housing being attached to a first support member, the rod comprising of at least a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod being attached to a second support member, the second end of the rod being slidably displaced within the rod housing. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a hydraulic pressure system, the hydraulic pressure system being configured to activate the actuator. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an air pressure system, the air pressure system being configured to activate the actuator. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one handle attached to the support members, the handle being configured to allow users to carry the apparatus. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, comprising two actuators, each actuator being attached to the support members, the two actuators being positioned perpendicular to each other. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising a pressure system, the pressure system being adapted to activate the two actuators.