Patents Assigned to Whiteside Mfg. Co.
  • Patent number: 7478818
    Abstract: A creeper (10) includes a first frame portion (11) and a second frame portion (12). The frame portions (11, 12) are connected to each other only by longitudinally extending rails (13). Each frame portion (11, 12) is generally U-shaped having arms (16) which carry caster assemblies (18) and a base member (17) which interconnects the arms (16). The rails (13) extend between the base members (17) of the frames (11, 12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: 6957718
    Abstract: A device (10) which assists a person (P) in working on the engine (E) of a vehicle (V) includes a base member (11) which rests on the ground and has a socket (17) extending upwardly therefrom. A post assembly (23) includes a stem portion (24) which is selectively positionable within the socket (17). The stem portion (24) is provided with a plurality of opposed spaced apertures (27), and a pin (28) is inserted through a selected of the opposed apertures (27) and through apertures in the socket (17) to adjust the height of the device (10). A step (29) is carried by the stem portion (24) at a selected height by a pin (31) received through the selected apertures (27) and through apertures in a flange (30) carried by the step (29).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside, Robert E. Studer, Keith R. Studer
  • Patent number: 6733073
    Abstract: A mobile chair (10) includes a padded seat portion (12) which carries a backrest portion (13). At least five legs (15) support the underside of the seat portion (12) and are each provided with a caster assembly (16). A shelf (22) is carried by the legs (15) near the bottom thereof. A tray assembly (24) is pivotally carried on one of the legs (15) and is attachable to an adjacent leg (15) by a magnet (30) or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside, W. Gordon Dallas
  • Patent number: 6705622
    Abstract: A mechanic's creeper (10) includes a pad (12) supported between a plurality of side rails (14) by a plurality of crossbars (15). The side rails (14) are of tear-shaped cross section such that no sharp edges are provided adjacent to the pad (12) held between the side rails (14). The pad (12), side rails (14), and crossbars (15) are held off the ground by a plurality of caster assemblies (20). The caster assemblies (20) are connected only to the bottom surface (16) of the side rails (14) such that no protrusion is created on the top surface (17) of the side rails (14). Specifically, each of the caster assemblies (20) is connected to an associated side rail (14) by a rivet nut (54) that communicates only with the bottom surface (16) of side rail (14). The caster assemblies (20) further include rolling elements (24, 26) and bearing races (32, 34) that allow the caster assemblies (20) to rotate about the axis of a kingpin (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: Kirt E. Whiteside
  • Patent number: D503254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: Kirt E. Whiteside
  • Patent number: D511416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Shane Obbitts, Kirt E. Whiteside
  • Patent number: D521206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Shane Obbitts, Tenille Schoonover, Kristin C. Mays, Kirt E. Whiteside
  • Patent number: D521708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Shane Obbitts, Tenille Schoonover, Kristin C. Mays, Kirt E. Whiteside
  • Patent number: D522208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obbitts
  • Patent number: D522261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: D522707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Shane Obbitts, Tenille Schoonover, Kristin C. Mays, Kirt E. Whiteside
  • Patent number: D530108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside, Kristin C. Mays, Don Brimhall, George Wolber, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: D531419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside, Kristin C. Mays, Keith R. Studer
  • Patent number: D531423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: D539002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: David D. Curry
  • Patent number: D569572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: George McConnell Davison, III, Peter Arthur Meier, Nathan Ronald Field, Jason Reed Rogge, Ralph Kalkbrenner, Colin Curry, Todd Ulmer, John C. Bryan, III, Kirt E. Whiteside
  • Patent number: D570572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Kristin C. Mays
  • Patent number: D576373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Kristin C. Mays
  • Patent number: D576374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Kristin C. Mays
  • Patent number: D585647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Kristin C. Mays