Creeper

- Whiteside Mfg. Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top, rear, left side perspective view of a creeper showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being a mirror image of FIG. 4;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of a second embodiment of the creeper;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 7, the left side being a mirror image of that shown, and all other views of this embodiment being the same as FIGS. 1, 2, 5 and 6;

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of a third embodiment of the creeper;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 9, the left side being a mirror image of that shown, and all other views of this embodiment being the same as FIGS. 1, 2, 5 and 6;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of a fourth embodiment of the creeper;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 11, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 14 is a front elevational view of FIG. 11;

FIG. 15 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 11;

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of a fifth embodiment of the creeper;

FIG. 17 is a right elevational view of FIG. 16, the left side being a mirror image of that shown, and all other view of this embodiment being the same as FIGS. 11, 14 and 15;

FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view of sixth embodiment of the creeper; and,

FIG. 19 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 18, the left side being a mirror image of that shown, and all other views of this embodiment being the same as FIGS. 11, 14 and 15.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D230971 March 1974 Shanklin
D325799 April 28, 1992 Chen
D330619 October 27, 1992 Gilbert et al.
D351707 October 18, 1994 Pill
D396920 August 11, 1998 Whiteside et al.
D398433 September 15, 1998 Whiteside et al.
5174592 December 29, 1992 Pool
5330209 July 19, 1994 Pool
Other references
  • Rel Products Incorporated advertisement, cover and 2 pages (undated). P&B Mfg. Co. "Blue Max" advertisement, 1 page (1990). Lisle "Creepers" advertisement, pp. 44 and 45 (undated). E-Z Red "E-Z Rider" advertisement, 1 page (undated). Wilmar Corporation "PT Performance Tool" product catalog, 2 pages (1996). Petersen Automotive--Flambeau advertisement, 2 pages (undated). United Auto Systems (Mack Tools) "Creepers" advertisement, 1 page (undated). Whiteside Catalog advertisement, cover and 4 pages (1993). Whiteside Catalog advertisement, cover and 3 pages (1995).
Patent History
Patent number: D409344
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 3, 1998
Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co. (Delaware, OH)
Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside (Marion, OH), Terry L. Whiteside (Delaware, OH), Robert E. Whiteside (Delaware, OH), Robert E. Studer (New Washington, OH)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber
Application Number: 0/91,654
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dolly (D34/23)
International Classification: 1202;