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Magnetic keeper shelf
Assignee: NORDEEN RYAN C
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Filing: 1991-03-22
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Granted: 1992-01-07
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Expires: 2011-03-22
Abstract
Abstract An improvement in a mechanic's creeper whereby a Z-shaped shelf member with a powerful magnet is attached to an edge of the creeper. The shelf member with its magnet holds tools in such a way that the tools can be readily accessible to the mechanic.
Inventors
- 👤 Ryan C. Nordeen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:45
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S211/00; Y10S211/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A shelf in combination with a conventional creeper for working beneath a vehicle or other inaccessible work places comprising a first horizontal surface said horizontal surface bending at an angle to form a vertical surface, said vertical surface bending at an angle to form a second horizontal surface, such that the first and second horizontal surfaces are on different sides of the vertical surface, and the first horizontal surface extends beyond an edge of said creeper, means for attaching said shelf to said edge of said creeper, and a magnet or plurality of magnets located on the underside of said first horizontal surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A shelf in combination with a conventional creeper for working beneath a vehicle or other inaccessible work places comprising a first horizontal surface said horizontal surface bending at an angle to form a vertical surface, said vertical surface bending at an angle to form a second horizontal surface, such that the first and second horizontal surfaces are on different sides of the vertical surface, and the first horizontal surface extends beyond an edge of said creeper, means for attaching said shelf to said edge of said creeper, and a magnet or plurality of magnets located on the underside of said first horizontal surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The shelf in combination with a creeper as defined in claim 1 wherein the second horizontal surface contains a plurality of openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The shelf in combination with a creeper as defined in claim 1 wherein the attaching means include nuts and bolts, screws, cotter pins or other suitable attaching pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shelf in combination with a creeper as defined in claim 1 wherein the magnet is a single bar magnet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The shelf in combination with a creeper as defined in claim 1 which is permanently attached to the creeper.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-01-06 | 1995-07-08 | 1996-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-01-06 | 1999-07-08 | 2000-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-01-06 | 2003-07-08 | 2004-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |