Patents by Inventor Chad E. Mays

Chad E. Mays 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: 10232504
    Abstract: A creeper includes a headrest pad, a body pad carried by a frame, and a hinge assembly between the headrest pad and the body pad. The hinge assembly includes a first bracket attached to the headrest pad and a second bracket attached to the body pad. A first arm is connected to each end of said first bracket and a second arm is attached to each end of the second bracket. A ratcheting hinge is connected between the first arms and between the second arms so that the headrest pad can be positioned at multiple locations relating to the body pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Chad E. Mays, Terry L. Whiteside
  • Publication number: 20190061141
    Abstract: A creeper includes a headrest pad, a body pad carried by a frame, and a hinge assembly between the headrest pad and the body pad. The hinge assembly includes a first bracket attached to the headrest pad and a second bracket attached to the body pad. A first arm is connected to each end of said first bracket and a second arm is attached to each end of the second bracket. A ratcheting hinge is connected between the first arms and between the second arms so that the headrest pad can be positioned at multiple locations relating to the body pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Kirt E. WHITESIDE, Chad E. MAYS, Terry L. WHITESIDE
  • Patent number: 9969215
    Abstract: A frame (10) for a creeper includes spaced side rails (11) having a generally flat top surface (12) and a generally flat bottom surface (13). Opposed arcuate surfaces (14) extend between the ends of the top (12) and bottom (13) surfaces to form a generally oval profile for the side rails (11). A plurality of caster assemblies (15, 16, 17) each include a generally flat mounting plate (36) which is positioned adjacent to, and attached to, the flat bottom surface (13) of the side rails (11). A plurality of crossrails (23, 24, 25, 26) extend between the side rails (11) and are adapted to receive a pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Chad E. Mays
  • Patent number: D814134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Chad E. Mays
  • Patent number: D832459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Robert E. Studer, Keith R. Studer, Chad E. Mays
  • Patent number: D894513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Sterns, Kirt E. Whiteside, Chad E. Mays