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US3361437A
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Workman's creeper with brake
Assignee: WILBUR H LOFTIS
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Filing: 1966-02-25
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1986-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur H Loftis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:39
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A CREEPER COMPRISING A HORIZONTAL CREEPER FRAME SUPPORTED ON CASTER WHEELS, SAID FRAME HAVING A HEAD END, LEVER MEANS PIVOTED ON THE FRAME AT A LOCATION SPACED LONGITUDINALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID HEAD END, SAID LEVER MEANS EXTENDING TO SAID HEAD END, A HEADREST FIXEDLY SUPPORTED ON SAID LEVER MEANS AT SAID HEAD END, SAID LEVER MEANS HAVING DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING BRAKE FOOT MEANS FIXED TO AND LOCATED INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF THE LEVER MEANS, AND RETRACTING SPRING MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEEN THE CREEPER FRAME AND THE LEVER MEANS AND NORMALLY ELEVATING THE HEADREST ABOVE THE FRAME AND THE BRAKE FOOT MEANS OUT OF BRAKING CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE ENGAGED BY THE CASTER WHEELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A CREEPER COMPRISING A HORIZONTAL CREEPER FRAME SUPPORTED ON CASTER WHEELS, SAID FRAME HAVING A HEAD END, LEVER MEANS PIVOTED ON THE FRAME AT A LOCATION SPACED LONGITUDINALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID HEAD END, SAID LEVER MEANS EXTENDING TO SAID HEAD END, A HEADREST FIXEDLY SUPPORTED ON SAID LEVER MEANS AT SAID HEAD END, SAID LEVER MEANS HAVING DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING BRAKE FOOT MEANS FIXED TO AND LOCATED INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF THE LEVER MEANS, AND RETRACTING SPRING MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEEN THE CREEPER FRAME AND THE LEVER MEANS AND NORMALLY ELEVATING THE HEADREST ABOVE THE FRAME AND THE BRAKE FOOT MEANS OUT OF BRAKING CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE ENGAGED BY THE CASTER WHEELS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |