Automotive maintenance kneeling pads and methods thereof

Abstract

A portable maintenance assistance device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention includes at least one resilient material having one or more side edges between a pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces. The resilient material is substantially resistant to deterioration from exposure to one or more automotive chemicals.

1 . A portable maintenance assistance device comprising at least one resilient material having one or more side edges between a pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces, the at least one resilient material is substantially resistant to deterioration from exposure to one or more automotive chemicals. 
   
   
       2 . The device as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the at least one resilient material is substantially fluid proof. 
   
   
       3 . The device as set forth in  claim 2  wherein the at least one resilient material is substantially tear resistant. 
   
   
       4 . The device as set forth in  claim 2  wherein the at least one resilient material that is substantially tear resistant is resistant to tears from forces up to at least about fifteen pounds per square inch thickness. 
   
   
       5 . The device as set forth in  claim 3  wherein the at least one resilient material is substantially resistant to one or more of mold, mildew, and bacteria. 
   
   
       6 . The device as set forth in  claim 4  wherein the at least one resilient material has an R value of at least five. 
   
   
       7 . The device as set forth in  claim 6  wherein the at least one resilient material further comprises reflective barrier insulation. 
   
   
       8 . The device as set forth in  claim 3  wherein at least one of the pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces is at least partially skid resistant. 
   
   
       9 . The device as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the one or more side edges further comprises four of the side edges arranged around the circumference of the at least one resilient materials, each of the four side edges having a convex shape and each corner adjacent connecting ones of the four side edges being rounded and further comprising at least one passage extending through the at least one resilient material. 
   
   
       10 . The device as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the at least one resilient material further comprises a closed cell foam. 
   
   
       11 . A method for making a portable maintenance assistance device, the method comprising:
 obtaining at least one resilient material that is substantially resistant to deterioration from exposure to one or more automotive chemicals; and   forming the at least one resilient material to have at least one side edge between a pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces.   
   
   
       12 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  wherein the obtaining at least one resilient material further comprises obtaining at least one resilient material that is substantially fluid proof. 
   
   
       13 . The method as set forth in  claim 12  wherein the obtaining at least one resilient material further comprises obtaining at least one resilient material that is substantially tear resistant. 
   
   
       14 . The method as set forth in  claim 12  wherein the obtaining at least one resilient material that is substantially tear resistant further comprises obtaining at least one resilient material that is resistant to tears from forces up to at least about fifteen pounds per square inch thickness. 
   
   
       15 . The method as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the obtaining at least one resilient material further comprises obtaining at least one resilient material that is substantially resistant to one or more of mold, mildew, and bacteria. 
   
   
       16 . The method as set forth in  claim 14  wherein the obtaining at least one resilient material further comprises obtaining at least one resilient material that has an R value of at least five. 
   
   
       17 . The method as set forth in  claim 16  wherein the obtaining at least one resilient material further comprises obtaining at least one resilient material that further comprises reflective barrier insulation. 
   
   
       18 . The method as set forth in  claim 13  further comprises providing an at least partially skid resistant on at least one of the pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces. 
   
   
       19 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  wherein the forming the at least one resilient material further comprises forming the at least one resilient material to have four of the side edges arranged around the circumference of the at least one resilient materials, each of the four side edges having a convex shape and each corner adjacent connecting ones of the four side edges being rounded and further comprising forming at least one passage extending through the at least one resilient material. 
   
   
       20 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  wherein the obtaining at least one resilient material further comprises obtaining at least one resilient material that further comprises closed cell foam.