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Creeper with adjustable pad positions
Assignee: Whiteside Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 2001-08-15
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Granted: 2003-06-17
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Expires: 2021-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A creeper ( 10 ) includes a main frame ( 11 ) which is rendered mobile by caster assemblies ( 14, 15, 16 ). A pivot frame ( 22 ) is pivotally attached to the main frame ( 11 ) and carries a pad section ( 19 ). Another pivot frame ( 28 ) is pivotally attached to the main frame ( 11 ) and carries another pad section ( 20 ). A floating frame holding mechanism ( 50 ) is provided to maintain a selected pivotal position of the pivot frame ( 22 ) relative to the main frame ( 11 ), and a frame holding mechanism ( 34 ) is provided to maintain a selected pivotal position of the other pivot frame ( 28 ) relative to the main frame ( 11 ).
Inventors
- 👤 Kirt E. Whiteside
- 👤 Terry L. Whiteside
- 👤 Kristin C. Mays
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:24
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00; B62; B62B; B62B5/00; B62B5/0083; B62B5/0093; B62B5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A creeper comprising a first frame, a first pad section, a second pad section, a second frame carrying said first pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said first pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, a third frame carrying said second pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said second pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, the pivotal movement of said first and second pad sections being independent of each other so that either or both of said first and second pad sections may be pivoted, said first pad section being spaced from a portion of said second frame, first means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said second frame, said first means including a control rod having a handle operable by the user of the creeper, the majority of said control rod being positioned below said first pad section, said handle extending upwardly through the space between said first pad section and said second frame, and second means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said third frame, said first and second means being operable independent of each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A creeper comprising a first frame, a first pad section, a second pad section, a second frame carrying said first pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said first pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, a third frame carrying said second pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said second pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, the pivotal movement of said first and second pad sections being independent of each other so that either or both of said first and second pad sections may be pivoted, said first pad section being spaced from a portion of said second frame, first means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said second frame, said first means including a control rod having a handle operable by the user of the creeper, the majority of said control rod being positioned below said first pad section, said handle extending upwardly through the space between said first pad section and said second frame, and second means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said third frame, said first and second means being operable independent of each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A creeper according to claim 1 wherein said first means includes a plurality of stop catches and said control rod includes a lock portion selectively engaging one of said stop catches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
191 words
A creeper comprising a first frame, a first pad section, a second pad section, a second frame carrying said first pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said first pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, a third frame carrying said second pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said second pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, the pivotal movement of said first and second pad sections being independent of each other so that either or both of said first and second pad sections may be pivoted, first means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said second frame, and second means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said third frame, said first and second means being operable independent of each other, said first means including a plurality of stop catches, a control rod having a lock portion selectively engaging one said stop catch, and a cover bracket having a portion positioned over said stop catches, said lock portion of said control rod being confined between said cover bracket and said stop catches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
191 words
A creeper comprising a first frame, a first pad section, a second pad section, a second frame carrying said first pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said first pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, a third frame carrying said second pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said second pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, the pivotal movement of said first and second pad sections being independent of each other so that either or both of said first and second pad sections may be pivoted, first means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said second frame, and second means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said third frame, said first and second means being operable independent of each other, said first means including a plurality of stop catches, a control rod having a lock portion selectively engaging one said stop catch, and a cover bracket having a portion positioned over said stop catches, said lock portion of said control rod being confined between said cover bracket and said stop catches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A creeper according to claim 3 wherein said first means includes a bracket rotatably carrying said control rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A creeper according to claim 4 wherein said control rod includes a handle portion which may be manipulated to rotate said control rod with respect to said bracket and to move said lock portion relative to said stop catches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
A creeper comprising a first frame, a first pad section, a second pad section including a headrest, a second frame carrying said first pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said first pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, a third frame carrying said second pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said second pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, said second pad section being spaced from a portion of said third frame, the pivotal movement of said first and second pad sections being independent of each other so that either or both of said first and second pad sections may be pivoted, first means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said second frame, and second means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said third frame, said first and second means being operable independent of each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
156 words
A creeper comprising a first frame, a first pad section, a second pad section including a headrest, a second frame carrying said first pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said first pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, a third frame carrying said second pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said second pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, said second pad section being spaced from a portion of said third frame, the pivotal movement of said first and second pad sections being independent of each other so that either or both of said first and second pad sections may be pivoted, first means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said second frame, and second means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said third frame, said first and second means being operable independent of each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A creeper according to claim 6 wherein said second means includes a control rod the majority of which is positioned below said second pad section, said control rod having a handle extending upwardly through the space between said second pad section and said third frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
123 words
A creeper comprising a first frame, a first pad section, a second pad section, a second frame carrying said first pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said first pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, a third frame carrying said second pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said second pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, first means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said second frame, and second means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said third frame, said second means including a first arm pivotally connected to said first frame and a second arm pivotally connected to said second pad section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
123 words
A creeper comprising a first frame, a first pad section, a second pad section, a second frame carrying said first pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said first pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, a third frame carrying said second pad section and being pivotally attached to said first frame so that said second pad section may be pivoted relative to said first frame, first means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said second frame, and second means to maintain a selected pivoted position of said third frame, said second means including a first arm pivotally connected to said first frame and a second arm pivotally connected to said second pad section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A creeper according to claim 8 wherein said first arm and second arm are pivotally attached to each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A creeper according to claim 8 wherein said second means includes a control rod rotatably carried by said second arm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A creeper according to claim 10 wherein said first arm includes a plurality of stop catches, said control rod having a lock portion selectively engaging a said stop catch.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
A creeper according to claim 11 wherein said second means includes a cover bracket having a portion positioned over said stop catches, said lock portion of said control rod being confined between said cover bracket and said stop catches.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
A creeper according to claim 12 wherein said control rod includes a handle portion which may be manipulated to rotate said control rod with respect to said second arm and to move said lock portion relative to said stop catches.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
98 words
A creeper comprising a frame, a first pad section, a second pad section, at least one of said pad sections being pivotable to a selected position relative to said frame, and a mechanism for holding said one of said pad sections at the selected position, said mechanism including a control rod having a handle extending upwardly to a position above said frame, adjacent to a side of said one of said pad sections, and between said one of said pad sections and said frame so that said handle may be readily operable by the user of the creeper.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
98 words
A creeper comprising a frame, a first pad section, a second pad section, at least one of said pad sections being pivotable to a selected position relative to said frame, and a mechanism for holding said one of said pad sections at the selected position, said mechanism including a control rod having a handle extending upwardly to a position above said frame, adjacent to a side of said one of said pad sections, and between said one of said pad sections and said frame so that said handle may be readily operable by the user of the creeper.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
A creeper according to claim 14 wherein said mechanism includes a plurality of stop catches, said control rod having a lock portion for selectively engaging a said stop catch.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
A creeper according to claim 15 wherein said mechanism includes a cover bracket having a portion positioned over said stop catches, said lock portion of said control rod being confined between said cover bracket and said stop catches.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
98 words
A creeper comprising a frame; a first pad section; a second pad section; at least one of said pad sections being pivotable to a selected position relative to said frame; and a mechanism for holding said one of said pad sections at the selected position; said mechanism including a plurality of stop catches, a control rod having a handle operable by the user of the creeper, a lock portion for selectively engaging one of said stop catches, a first arm pivotally connected to said frame and a second arm pivotally connected to said one of said pad sections.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
98 words
A creeper comprising a frame; a first pad section; a second pad section; at least one of said pad sections being pivotable to a selected position relative to said frame; and a mechanism for holding said one of said pad sections at the selected position; said mechanism including a plurality of stop catches, a control rod having a handle operable by the user of the creeper, a lock portion for selectively engaging one of said stop catches, a first arm pivotally connected to said frame and a second arm pivotally connected to said one of said pad sections.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
A creeper according to claim 17 wherein said first arm and second arm are pivotally attached to each other.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
A creeper according to claim 18 wherein said control rod is rotatably carried by said second arm.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
A creeper according to claim 19 wherein said first arm carries said stop catches.
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