With Worker's Support Or Shade Patents (Class 280/32.5)
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Patent number: 7293783Abstract: A creeper (10) includes an outer frame (16) including side rails (19) and end members (17, 25). Support rails (33) extend longitudinally between the end members (17, 25), and they carry a headrest pad (13) and a body pad (12). There are no lateral supports between the side rails (19). Tray frames (23) carry trays (14) within the profile of the outer frame (16). A plurality of laterally opposed, longitudinally spaced, pairs of caster assemblies (15A, B, C) are carried by the side rails (19) and each pair is laterally spaced differently than the other pairs.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Whiteside Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts
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Patent number: 7197770Abstract: A rolling kneepad having a weight transfer support assembly with swivel casters to support a user, a kneepad cushion provided above the support assembly to comfortably receive a user's knee, and a shin guard peripherally attached to the support assembly and extending outwardly therefrom. The elongated shin guard has a distal end which abuts the upper surface of a user's shoe or boot. Consequently, when the user moves from a kneeling to a standing position, the weight of the rolling kneepad is supported on the top surface of the user's shoe or boot. Downward slippage of the rolling kneepad along the user's leg is prevented and manual reposition of the rolling kneepad prior to the user resuming a kneeling position is avoided. Straps having hook and loop fasteners at the ends are typically used to affix the rolling kneepad to the body of the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Inventor: Wesley Warren
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Patent number: 7086702Abstract: A compactable kneeling stool apparatus includes a base portion and a seat portion which is operably coupled to the base portion via a seat post member disposed between the seat portion and the base portion. The pivot connection selectively enables the seat post member to pivot with respect to the base portion, thereby selectively adjusting a height dimension defined between the seat portion and the base portion to a desired one of a plurality of distinct pivot positions about an axis defined by the pivot connection. The selective adjustment is preferably provided by a releasable locking mechanism that is operable with the seat post member to selectively position the seat portion in a desired one of a plurality of distinct predetermined locations with respect to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Legacy Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Daniel P. Hurt
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Patent number: 7080715Abstract: An auto mechanic's body support apparatus is a portable framework made of steel or other durable materials attached to which are a horizontally adjustable step platform and a horizontally and vertically adjustable chest bench rest. A pair of wheels underneath one end of the base allow the apparatus to be easily rolled forward and backward. The length of the base parallel support rails is designed so as to enable the apparatus to be positioned well under the vehicle, thereby providing a high degree of balance and stability during use. The body support bench provides a comfortable, supportive and stable work environment for a mechanic working on a vehicle engine.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Inventor: Jerry M. Bowlin
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Patent number: 7032907Abstract: A creeper having a pair of relatively large diameter wheels is provided for maneuverability along uneven surfaces. A torso support and extensions are positioned on a tubular frame. Approximately midway along the longitudinal length of the torso support is an axle for mounting of the wheels along each side. A pair of battery powered lights are positioned on the extension handles at the front end of the creeper and therebetween a retractable shelf resides for use by a worker such as when in a crawl space beneath a house.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Inventor: Paul H. Marsh
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Patent number: 6874802Abstract: A tricycle includes a mainframe with front and rear sections. The front section may include a steering assembly with a rotatable wheel. The rear section may provide support for two spaced wheels and may be configured to provide a substantially unencumbered open area between the spaced wheels. The tricycle features a guide handle removeably connected to the tricycle and having a pair of footrests integrally connected to the guide handle adjacent a lower end.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Huffy CorporationInventors: David M. Gunter, Andrew J. Bean
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Patent number: 6871861Abstract: A foldable creeper is disclosed that has a rolling mechanism coupled to connectors that couple a seat support and back support. A locking mechanism may be provided that retains the creeper in an open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: AllTrade Tools LLCInventor: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr.
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Patent number: 6857644Abstract: A tool box includes a seat unit having left and right support panels mounted on left and right walls of a base. The left and right walls are formed with a plurality of lower slots. The left and right support panels have a plurality of lower inserts which are respectively inserted into the lower slots in the left and right walls, and top ends formed with a plurality of top inserts. A seat panel has two opposite mounting ends, each of which is formed with a plurality of upper slots for receiving the top inserts of the left and right support panels therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Inventor: Chieh-Jen Hsiao
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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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Patent number: 6688414Abstract: A all-terrain vehicle for allowing users with limited physical capabilities to participate in off-road activities. The all-terrain vehicle includes a housing having a bottom wall, a back wall, and a pair of side walls. A front panel extends between a lower portion of each of the side walls. A floor panel is positioned above the bottom wall. Brackets are attached to the back and side walls. A door is hingably coupled to the top edge of the front panel. Linkage members are attached to the housing and the door. A front drive system and a rear drive system for the purpose of propulsion are fixedly coupled to the bottom wall and positioned adjacent front and rear sections of the bottom wall respectively. A seat is releasably attachable to the floor. A cover member is selectively couplable to the upper rear portion of the housing. Plates are fixedly coupled to a lower section of the cover member for coupling to the bracket members.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventor: Michael Bruno
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Patent number: 6578857Abstract: A creeper (10) includes a main frame (11) which is rendered mobile by caster assemblies (14, 15, 16). A pivot frame (22) is pivotally attached to the main frame (11) and carries a pad section (19). Another pivot frame (28) is pivotally attached to the main frame (11) and carries another pad section (20). A floating frame holding mechanism (50) is provided to maintain a selected pivotal position of the pivot frame (22) relative to the main frame (11), and a frame holding mechanism (34) is provided to maintain a selected pivotal position of the other pivot frame (28) relative to the main frame (11).Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside, Kristin C. Mays
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Patent number: 6578859Abstract: A gardening working vehicle structure including a vehicle frame, two wheels, and a seat frame. The vehicle frame is provided with two wheels to move the vehicle frame horizontally. The vehicle frame has a seat tube extending outward. A retractable rod is adjustably mounted in the seat tube and has an annular stop flange to support a seat frame which has a horizontal support portion, and a vertical backrest portion. The support portion is provided with a mounting tube which is rested on the stop flange of the retractable rod, so that the seat frame may be rotated on the retractable rod freely.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Inventor: Vic Chen
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Patent number: 6520513Abstract: Garden cart with a hollow cart housing comprised of a lower half and an upper half, the top half and bottom half removably joined by a channel located around the perimeter of the lower half, the lower half having a plurality of wheels attached for the purpose of rolling, a rotatable pull handle attached to the front lower surface of the lower cart half, a removable, replaceable tool box that inserts into the top cart half, a hinged and padded seat located on the upper front of said top cart half, a lower tool handle holding receptacle portion located on the lower rear portion of said lower cart half, a plurality of spring biased holding fingers for holding tools located on the rear and side surface of said upper cart half, and said top half capable of being easily removed from said bottom half so that said bottom cart half can be used as a conventional wheel barrow.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Inventor: Martha Presley-Mays
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Patent number: 6425590Abstract: A device (10) which can be transformed between creeper and chair configurations includes a support frame (15) which pivotally carries a first pivotal frame (16) and a second pivotal frame (17). The support frame (15) carries caster assemblies (21, 22, 23) which are positioned to render the device safely mobile in either configuration. A pad (12) is carried by the first pivotal frame (16) and serves as a headrest when the device is in the creeper configuration and a backrest when the device is in the chair configuration. A second pad (13) is hinge connected to the first and second pivotal frames (16, 17) and is maintained horizontal as it translates from the mid-body support of the creeper to a seat for the chair. A third pad (14) is carried by the support frame (15) and serves as a shelf under the second pad (13) when in the chair configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside
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Patent number: 6302413Abstract: An apparatus for providing seating and buttock and lower back support to a kneeling worker. The apparatus is comprised of a tubular frame, a plurality of support casters, an adjustable seat and seat pedestal, and a pair of padded knee supports. The apparatus has at least one rear support caster mounted rearward of the seat for supporting the frame and worker when the worker is sitting on the seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Racatac Products, Inc.Inventor: Craig Anthony Comeaux