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Mechanic's seat and step stoolMechanic's seat and step stool description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070007799, Mechanic's seat and step stool. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This is a continuation-in-part application of Ser. No. 10/921,507 filed Aug. 19, 2004, which is a continuation-in-part application of Ser. No. 10/444,228 filed May 23, 2003, entitled Mechanic's Seat and Step Stool which was a utility application based upon and derived from prior provisional application Ser. No. 60/383,206 filed May 24, 2002 for "Mechanic's Seat and Step Stool" each application being incorporated herewith by reference and for which priority is claimed. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In a principal aspect, the present invention relates to a molded work seat which may also be utilized as a low-rise step stool. [0003] When a worker, such as a mechanic, tradesman, or the like is required to assume a seated position in order to perform repair work, the use of a chair may not be convenient or adequate. That is, a typical chair, for example, a folding chair, may have a seat which is elevated relative to the work area. Additionally, such a chair is difficult to move from one place to another. Finally, such a chair typically will not include a means for storage of tools for easy access while using the chair or seat. [0004] An alternative to a chair is a stool such as a three-legged stool which can be moved from place to place. A stool will typically have many of the disadvantages associated with a chair including the further disadvantage that there is no lateral or back support when sitting on a stool. [0005] Another alternative is to utilize a creeper seat. Such a seat typically includes a metal frame mounted on a platform which, in turn, is mounted on rollers. The seat is supported by the metal frame. The rollers enable ease of movement of the creeper seat. The platform upon which the frame is mounted allows storage of tools thereon for ease of access. Lisle Corporation, Clarinda, Iowa, has marketed such seats as their Product Nos. 98302 and 98702. [0006] Such chairs, seats and stools are either cumbersome or have other disadvantages as discussed above. Thus, there has remained a need for an improved seat construction which can be used by a mechanic or other work person and which desirably has alternative utility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0007] Briefly, the present invention comprises a molded polymeric, step stool and seat which is in the form of a six-sided, rectangular parallelepiped and includes a first wall having casters and a second opposite side wall with a molded work seat. A third transverse sidewall connecting the top edge of the first and second walls defines a flat planar step surface. A fourth transverse wall is generally parallel to and spaced from the third wall and connects the lower edge of the first and second walls defines a floor support surface including optional floor support pads to prevent skidding of the device when it serves as a step stool. The fourth wall may also include a recess shelf for storage of tools and implements. In an additional embodiment, the first wall may include a molded step below the level of the third wall to facilitate stepping to the third wall step surface. [0008] Thus, it is an object of the invention to provide a combination step stool and creeper seat. [0009] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a molded polymeric combination step stool and creeper seat which is lightweight, economical, and rugged. [0010] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a combination mechanic's step stool and creeper seat which includes a shelf for storage of tools and implements when the device is oriented or positioned as a mechanic's seat. [0011] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a mechanic's creeper seat which may be mounted on casters for ease of mobility. [0012] These and other objects, advantages and features of the invention will be set forth in the detailed description which follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING [0013] In the detailed description which follows, the drawing is comprised of the following figures: [0014] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a first embodiment; [0015] FIG. 2 is an alternative isometric view of the embodiment of FIG. 1; [0016] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment having an intermediate step for the step stool feature of the device; [0017] FIG. 4 is an isometric view of another alternative embodiment of the combination seat and step stool wherein the device is oriented for use as a seat; [0018] FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the seat configuration of FIG. 4 as viewed from the front side or forward side of the seat illustrating in detail the recess shelf for tools and implements; [0019] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the seat configuration of FIG. 4 as viewed from the opposite side of the seat depicted in FIG. 4; [0020] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the device of FIG. 4 wherein the device has been positioned so as to serve as a step stool; Continue reading about Mechanic's seat and step stool... 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