Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Miles

Joseph J. Miles has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6702305
    Abstract: An inclinable creeper including a carriaged framework supporting a bed, the bed including an inclinable portion and a mechanism for raising the inclinable portion upon actuation of a lever, for securing the inclinable portion when the lever is not actuated, and for allowing the inclinable portion to be forcibly lowered when the lever is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: United Auto Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
  • Publication number: 20030168824
    Abstract: An inclinable creeper including a carriaged framework supporting a bed, the bed including an inclinable portion and a mechanism for raising the inclinable portion upon actuation of a lever, for securing the inclinable portion when the lever is not actuated, and for allowing the inclinable portion to be forcibly lowered when the lever is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: United Auto Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
  • Patent number: 6238069
    Abstract: A light bracket assembly for connection to a mechanics creeper having opposing side members between which is positioned a bed and a headrest, the light bracket assembly including at least one light bracket with an attachment portion for attachment to the creeper and a cradle portion for cradling a mechanic's light, whereby a mechanic's light may be cradled within the cradle portion of the light bracket for illuminating a work area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: United Auto Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
  • Patent number: 5895062
    Abstract: A foldable creeper for supporting a person, the creeper articulated along a line which extends transversely along the approximate longitudinal centerline for movement between an open position and a folded storage position, and comprising articulating joints, a framework comprising longitudinal and transverse frame members, the transverse frame members rigidly connecting left and right longitudinal frame members, said transverse frame members including a central lower segment for supporting a support panel, the central lower segment positioned from one-half to four inches below said longitudinal frame members when said creeper is in the open position, support panels having top sides and bottom sides and connected to said transverse frame members, and casters connected to the frame members for supporting said frame members above the ground when said creeper is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: United Auto Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Miles, Joseph B. Miles
  • Patent number: 5813090
    Abstract: A caster with a stem generally cylindrical over most of its external circumference, but provided with at least one flat face cut through the cylinder external circumference so as to provide the cylinder with a slight "D" shaped cross section. The stem is designed to seat in a corresponding "D" shaped bore hole of a mobile platform, the shapes cooperating to secure the stem against rotation. The stem is internally threaded, and can fit into either cylindrical or "D" shaped bore holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: United Auto Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
  • Patent number: 5730449
    Abstract: A foldable creeper for supporting a person, the creeper articulated along a line which extends transversely along the approximate longitudinal centerline for movement between an open position and a folded storage position, and comprising articulating joints, a framework comprising longitudinal and transverse frame members, the longitudinal frame members constructed with a plurality of arches sized to accommodate the attachment of casters, the transverse frame members rigidly connecting left and right longitudinal frame members, the lower surface, and preferably the upper surface, of said transverse frame members positioned below the apex of the concave portion of the arched caster attachment points when said creeper is in the open position, support panels having top sides and bottom sides and connected to said transverse frame members, and casters connected to the frame members for supporting said frame members above the ground when said creeper is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Mechanic Accessory, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
  • Patent number: 5611552
    Abstract: A foldable creeper for supporting a person, the creeper articulated along a line which extends transversely along the approximate longitudinal centerline for movement between an open position and a folded storage position, and comprising articulating joints, a framework comprising longitudinal and transverse frame members, the transverse frame members rigidly connecting left and right longitudinal frame members, said transverse frame members including a central lower segment for supporting a support panel, the central lower segment positioned from one-half to four inches below said longitudinal frame members when said creeper is in the open position, support panels having top sides and bottom sides and connected to said transverse frame members, and casters connected to the frame members for supporting said frame members above the ground when said creeper is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Mechanic Accessories, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Miles, Joseph B. Miles
  • Patent number: D381821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
  • Patent number: D406432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: United Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Taylor, Joseph J. Miles
  • Patent number: D406433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: United System, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Taylor, Joseph J. Miles
  • Patent number: D406683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: United Auto System, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Taylor, Joseph J. Miles