Patents by Inventor Eric A. Brittingham

Eric A. Brittingham 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).

  • Convertible creeper assembly
    Patent number: 8777237
    Abstract: A creeper assembly is provided that includes a frame assembly supported on a plurality of wheels for movement along a support surface. The frame assembly includes a seat and a backrest that extends from the seat. The frame assembly is adjustable between a lowered lying position, wherein the seat and the backrest are in a horizontal position at a first height above the support surface, and a raised seated position, wherein the seat is in a horizontal position at a second height above the support surface and the backrest is inclined in an upright position relative to the seat. An actuator is provided on the frame assembly that is operable for adjusting the frame assembly between the lowered lying position and the raised seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Eric A. Brittingham, Kevin D. Ferguson
  • Convertible Creeper Assembly
    Publication number: 20130020774
    Abstract: A creeper assembly is provided that includes a frame assembly supported on a plurality of wheels for movement along a support surface. The frame assembly includes a seat and a backrest that extends from the seat. The frame assembly is adjustable between a lowered lying position, wherein the seat and the backrest are in a horizontal position at a first height above the support surface, and a raised seated position, wherein the seat is in a horizontal position at a second height above the support surface and the backrest is inclined in an upright position relative to the seat. An actuator is provided on the frame assembly that is operable for adjusting the frame assembly between the lowered lying position and the raised seated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Eric A. Brittingham, Kevin D. Ferguson