US 4,580,799 AGranted

Foldable and convertible creeper device

OwnerSilvio C. Quinonezinventor

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Abstract

A foldable and convertible creeper device is disclosed having two portions hinged together such that one portion may be folded over onto the other portion. In its folded position, the creeper device is compact and easy to transport. In its extended condition, in which the two portions are adjacent each other, the device provides support for a person in a generally horizontal position. Casters attached to the undersides of the portions allow the device to be readily moved by the user. A foldable seat may be attached to the underside of one of the portions, the seat being movable between folded and extended positions to enable the device to be used as a movable stool. When the device is used as a creeper, the seat is folded beneath one of the portions. When the device is to be utilized as a movable stool, the portions are folded over such that the seat is on the upper surface and then it may be placed in its extended position to support the user.

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Dependent claims

A foldable creeper device for supporting a person near a supporting surface comprising:

(a) a first portion defining a first upper surface and a first lower surface;
(b) first caster means attached to the first lower surface to allow the first portion to be easily moved over the supporting surface;
(c) a second portion defining a second upper surface and a second lower surface;
(d) second caster means attached to the second lower surface;
(e) hinge means pivotally attaching the second portion to the first portion such that in a first, extended position the second portion is adjacent to the first portion, such that the first and second upper surfaces are generally coplanar and form a surface for supporting the person, and in a second, folded position one portion is above the other portion such that the first and second upper surfaces face each other;
(f) a headrest attached to the second upper surface of the second portion;
(g) a seat;
and,
(h) attachment means attaching the seat to the second lower surface of the second portion such that the seat is normally in a folded position when the first and second portions are in their first extended positions and is movable to an extended position when the first and second portions are in their second, folded position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.