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Multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2002-11-01
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Granted: 2004-11-30
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Expires: 2022-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly provides an adjustable device that can be used to support the body while working with variously sized vehicles, compactly stored, and converted into a mechanic's creeper. The device includes a base frame and a pair of support assemblies each having a support member. A height adjustable tool support, expandable leg portions to broaden the base frame, and storage areas are also provided. The support members are removable and securable to each other to form a creeper or a seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Murray C. Whitlock
- 👤 Ivan J. Kuljis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:22
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly comprising: a base frame; a first support assembly having a first assembly support member for supporting a user, said first support assembly being coupled to said base frame; a second support assembly having a second assembly support member, said second support assembly being coupled to said base frame; said first support assembly being adjustable for positioning said first assembly support member at a desired height above said base frame; said second support assembly being adjustable for positioning said second assembly support member at a desired height relative to said first assembly support member; wheel means coupled to said first assembly support member and said second assembly support member; wherein said first assembly support member and said second assembly support member are each removable from said first and second support assemblies; and said first assembly support member being securable to said second assembly support member to form a creeper assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly comprising: a base frame; a first support assembly having a first assembly support member for supporting a user, said first support assembly being coupled to said base frame; a second support assembly having a second assembly support member, said second support assembly being coupled to said base frame; said first support assembly being adjustable for positioning said first assembly support member at a desired height above said base frame; said second support assembly being adjustable for positioning said second assembly support member at a desired height relative to said first assembly support member; wheel means coupled to said first assembly support member and said second assembly support member; wherein said first assembly support member and said second assembly support member are each removable from said first and second support assemblies; and said first assembly support member being securable to said second assembly support member to form a creeper assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: a tool support assembly, said tool support assembly having an extension portion and a substantially horizontal planar portion, said tool support assembly being couplable to said base frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 2 further comprising: a tool support adjustment means for adjusting a height of said planar portion of said tool support assembly relative to said base frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 3 wherein said planar portion is slidably coupled to said extension portion of said tool support assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 2 , further comprising: a pair of tool support connection collars, each of said tool support connection collars being positioned on respective sides of said base frame, each of said tool support connection collars being for receiving a connection portion of said tool support assembly whereby said tool support assembly is positionable on a selectable side of said base frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 5 wherein said first and second support assemblies are aligned with a middle of said base frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 further comprising: said first assembly support member having a pad hingably coupled to a bottom portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 7 , further comprising: drawer slidably coupled to said bottom portion of said first assembly support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 wherein said first assembly support member is removable from said first support assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: said base frame having a pair of extendable leg portions, said leg portions being extendable outwardly to broaden said base frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
85 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: said second assembly support member having a frame, a first pad portion and a second pad portion; said frame having a first portion and a pair of protruding arms extending from said first portion at an angle from a plane in which said first portion lies; said first pad portion being coupled to said first portion of said frame; and said second pad portion being slidably coupled to said protruding arms.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 11 further comprising: an elongated member being attachable to said first support member such that said first support member extends upwardly from said first support member; said first pad portion being removable from said frame; said frame being attachable to said elongated member to hold said second pad portion in a position over said first support member to form a seat.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 12 further comprising: said first pad portion being securable to said elongated member to form a backrest.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
81 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: said second assembly support member having a first pad portion and a second pad portion; said first pad portion, second pad portion, and said first support member each having a respective tubular receiver; said tubular receivers being alignable; an elongated member insertable through and securable to said aligned tubular receivers whereby said first pad portion, second pad portion, and said first support member form said creeper assembly.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: base wheel means coupled to said base frame for facilitating positioning of said base frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 further comprising: a deck plate coupled to said base frame.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: a draping sheet couplable to said second assembly support member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
172 words
A multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly comprising: a base frame; a first support assembly having a first assembly support member for supporting a user, said first support assembly being coupled to said base frame; a second support assembly having a second assembly support member, said second support assembly being coupled to said base frame; said first support assembly being adjustable for positioning said first assembly support member at a desired height above said base frame; said second support assembly being adjustable for positioning said second assembly support member at a desired height relative to said first assembly support member; said second assembly support member having a frame, a first pad portion and a second pad portion; said frame having a first portion and a pair of protruding arms extending from said first portion at an angle from a plane in which said first portion lies; said first pad portion being coupled to said first portion of said frame; and said second pad portion being slidably coupled to said protruding arms.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
172 words
A multipurpose adjustable mechanic support and creeper assembly comprising: a base frame; a first support assembly having a first assembly support member for supporting a user, said first support assembly being coupled to said base frame; a second support assembly having a second assembly support member, said second support assembly being coupled to said base frame; said first support assembly being adjustable for positioning said first assembly support member at a desired height above said base frame; said second support assembly being adjustable for positioning said second assembly support member at a desired height relative to said first assembly support member; said second assembly support member having a frame, a first pad portion and a second pad portion; said frame having a first portion and a pair of protruding arms extending from said first portion at an angle from a plane in which said first portion lies; said first pad portion being coupled to said first portion of said frame; and said second pad portion being slidably coupled to said protruding arms.
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