US4185846A
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Rough terrain creeper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-26
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Granted: 1980-01-29
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Expires: 1997-09-26
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a terrain creeper as may be used by mechanics and others when it is necessary for a workman to lie on his back and work in a confined area such as under a house or other restricted spaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Odell D. Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:56
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A low profile terrain creeper comprising: a body support member suitably adapted for lying thereon, a ground engaging track means, said track means being guidably connected to said body support member for longitudinal parallel movement thereto, said body support member being movable beyond said track means to an extended position from a longitudinal aligned position, and a resilient member, said resilient member being joined to said track means and to said body support member for urging said track means from said extended position to said aligned position whereby the creeper can be walked along by successively extending and aligning said body support member relative to said track means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A low profile terrain creeper comprising: a body support member suitably adapted for lying thereon, a ground engaging track means, said track means being guidably connected to said body support member for longitudinal parallel movement thereto, said body support member being movable beyond said track means to an extended position from a longitudinal aligned position, and a resilient member, said resilient member being joined to said track means and to said body support member for urging said track means from said extended position to said aligned position whereby the creeper can be walked along by successively extending and aligning said body support member relative to said track means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1, wherein said body support member includes a pivotable section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1 wherein said track means comprises a pair of tracks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1, and including track guide means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body support member includes roller means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1 wherein said track means comprises a T-shaped track.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1, wherein said resilient member comprises a coiled spring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 2, wherein said track guide means includes a rotating member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1, and including handle means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1 and including a lever whereby said track means may be extended by hand.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A terrain creeper as claimed in claim 1 wherein said track means are moveable lateral to said creeper.
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) | 1983-01-28 | 1983-07-30 | 1984-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-28 | 1987-07-30 | 1988-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-28 | 1991-07-30 | 1992-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |