Patent ID: 8056908
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: B25H

Abstract:
1. A mechanic's creeper, comprising: a longitudinal rail having opposed front and rear ends; a first cross member having first and second laterally opposed ends, the first cross member being attached to the longitudinal rail adjacent the front end thereof; a second cross member having first and second laterally opposed ends, the second cross member being attached to the longitudinal rail adjacent the rear end thereof; a first pad secured to the longitudinal rail and the first cross member, the first pad forming a lower body support; a second pad secured to the longitudinal rail and the second cross member, the second pad forming an upper body support; and a first wheel assembly mounted to the front end of the longitudinal rail and second and third wheel assemblies respectively mounted to the first and second laterally opposed ends of the second cross member, wherein said first wheel assembly includes a first support member secured to an upper surface of the longitudinal rail adjacent the rear end thereof and extending longitudinally outwardly therefrom and at least one wheel pivotally mounted to the first support member, the at least one wheel being spaced apart from, and positioned rearwardly of, the rear end of the longitudinal rail, said second wheel assembly including second and third support members respectively secured to an upper surface of the first and second laterally opposed ends of said second cross member, with at least one wheel being pivotally mounted to each of the second and third support members and being respectively spaced apart from the first and second laterally opposed ends of said second cross member.