US5503415A
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Method for using a creeper with removable tool carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-06-12
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Granted: 1996-04-02
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Expires: 2015-06-12
Abstract
Abstract An auto mechanics creeper having side rails such that trays may be temporarily attached to either rail by sliding a lip of the respective tray into a slot between the creeper platform and the rail.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene I. Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:40
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A creeper for an auto mechanic which comprises: a platform with a first surface opposite a second surface and having two straight parallel edges bounding said first and second surface; caster means adapted for rollably supporting said platform on a horizontal surface such that said first surface faces said horizontal surface; a pair of rails; means for securing each rail adjacent to one of said two edges opposite said other edge and spaced from said one of said two edges such as to form a slot having a width between said rail and said edge adjacent to said rail; at least one tray having a lip; said at least one tray having a configuration, said configuration and said width selected in operable combination with one another such that said lip is detachably engagable with said slot at an arbitrary location along said rail such that, when said platform is supported on said horizontal surface, said tray with lip engaged in said slot is adapted for holding tools.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A creeper for an auto mechanic which comprises: a platform with a first surface opposite a second surface and having two straight parallel edges bounding said first and second surface; caster means adapted for rollably supporting said platform on a horizontal surface such that said first surface faces said horizontal surface; a pair of rails; means for securing each rail adjacent to one of said two edges opposite said other edge and spaced from said one of said two edges such as to form a slot having a width between said rail and said edge adjacent to said rail; at least one tray having a lip; said at least one tray having a configuration, said configuration and said width selected in operable combination with one another such that said lip is detachably engagable with said slot at an arbitrary location along said rail such that, when said platform is supported on said horizontal surface, said tray with lip engaged in said slot is adapted for holding tools.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A creeper as in claim 1 wherein each rail of said pair of rails is secured to said platform outside a perimeter of said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A creeper as in claim 1 wherein each rail of said pair of rails is secured to said platform on said first surface of said platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A creeper as in claim 1 wherein each rail of said pair of rails is secured to said platform on said second surface of said platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A creeper as in claim 4 which comprises a cushion supported on said second surface of said platform operably adapted to support said mechanic when said platform is supported on said horizontal surfce.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
A creeper as in claim 1 wherein at least one of said at least one tray comprises: an edge opposite said lip; an outrigger caster secured to said tray proximal to said edge opposite said lip and adapted for supporting said at least one of said at least one tray on said horizontal surface when said platform is supported on said horizontal surface and said lip of said at least one tray is engaged in one of said slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A creeper as in claim 1 wherein: each said rail has a plurality of bores; and said caster means comprises: a plurality of casters, one said caster for each one of said plurality of bores; each caster of said plurality of casters, having a stem with one end secured to a wheel and a second end inserted into said respective bore such that a rim of said wheel is enabled to support said platform on said horizontal surface.
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) | 1999-04-02 | 1999-10-02 | 2000-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-04-02 | 2003-10-02 | 2004-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-04-02 | 2007-10-02 | 2008-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |