Patents Assigned to United Auto System, Inc.
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Patent number: 6702305Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 15, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: United Auto Systems, Inc.Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
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Publication number: 20030168824Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2001Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: United Auto Systems, Inc.Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
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Patent number: 6238069Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: United Auto Systems, Inc.Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
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Patent number: 6115882Abstract: A caster with a stem extending upwards from a base and defining a stem axis and wherein the stem has a hole having a circumference defined by an internal threading for fastening to a correspondingly externally threaded fastener; a bearing for interconnecting said base and said stem such that said base is free to rotate about said stem axis; wherein at least a part of the external surface of the upper end of said stem has a shape that inhibits rotation of the stem when inserted into a correspondingly shaped bore hole, wherein said shape is defined by a curved surface or planar surface or a combination thereof; and wherein the curve or planar surface does not intersect the circumference defined by the internal threading.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1998Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: United Auto Systems Inc.Inventors: Joseph Miles, Earl Joseph Reilly, Jr.
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Patent number: 5895062Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: United Auto Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joseph J. Miles, Joseph B. Miles
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Patent number: 5813090Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 1997Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: United Auto Systems Inc.Inventor: Joseph J. Miles
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Patent number: D399626Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: United Auto Systems, Inc.Inventor: Ken Taylor
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Patent number: D401029Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1996Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: United Auto Systems, Inc.Inventor: Ken Taylor
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Patent number: D406683Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: United Auto System, Inc.Inventors: Ken Taylor, Joseph J. Miles