Transformable creeper
OwnerArthur Chaykin, Peter Gillespieinventors
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Abstract
A transformable creeper has a movable frame that facilitates movement between an extended position and a seat position, as well as a storage position, and can support the human operator when lying and seated on the creeper. The creeper is of two pieces, that fold over each other tightly, so as to occupy minimal storage space. The creeper also includes a member that is pivotally mounted to the frame to function as a seat, that is easily accessible, when the frame is in the seat position and seating is desired.
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A transformable creeper comprising:
- a frame including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion joined together for being rotatable with respect to each other, and rotatable between a first position, where the first portion and the second portion are at least substantially coplanar to each other, a second position, where the first portion and second portion are at least substantially perpendicular to each other, and a third position, where the first portion and the second portion are at least substantially parallel to each other;
- a support surface coupled to the first portion of the frame;
- and,
- at least one support surface coupled to the second portion of the frame, the at least one support surface movable outward from the second portion to define a seat for supporting an operator, when the frame is in the second position.
A transformable creeper comprising:
- a first piece defining a base;
- a second piece including a movable portion that is movable into at least one orientation defining a seat;
- and
- the first piece and the second piece are rotatably mounted with respect to each other, and movable between a first position, where the first piece and the second piece are at least substantially coplanar to each other, and a second position, where the first piece and the second piece are at least substantially perpendicular to each other, the second position such that the movable portion is movable into the at least one orientation defining a seat.
A transformable creeper comprising:
- a first piece defining a base;
- a second piece including a movable portion that is movable into at least one orientation defining a seat;
- and
- the first piece and the second piece are rotatably mounted with respect to each other, and movable between at least one operative position and a storage position, where the first piece is at least substantially parallel to the second piece.
A method for operating a transformable creeper comprising:
- providing a transformable creeper comprising:
- a first piece defining a base;
- a second piece including a movable portion, that is movable into at least one orientation defining a seat;
- and
- the first piece and the second piece are rotatably mounted with respect to each other, and movable between a first position, where the first piece and the second piece are at least substantially coplanar to each other, and a second position, where the first piece and the second piece are at least substantially perpendicular to each other;
- and,
- moving the first piece and the second piece into an at least substantially coplanar orientation with respect to each other, such that the creeper is in the first position.
A method for operating a transformable creeper comprising:
- providing a transformable creeper comprising:
- a first piece defining a base;
- a second piece including a movable portion that is movable into at least one orientation defining a seat;
- and
- the first piece and the second piece are rotatably mounted with respect to each other and movable between at least one operative position and a storage position, where the first piece is at least substantially parallel to the second piece;
- and,
- moving the second piece with respect to the first piece between the storage position and the at least one operative position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.