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An improved folding creeper designed for being folded to define a rolling utility cart, a rolling stool having a storage receptacle under the seat, or to be folded for storage within a drawer of a conventional tool chest. The improved creeper includes a frame segmented into a first support frame hin

An improved folding creeper designed for being folded to define a rolling utility cart, a rolling stool having a storage receptacle under the seat, or to be folded for storage within a drawer of a conventional tool chest. The improved creeper includes a frame segmented into a first support frame hingeably attached to a second support frame, which is hingeably attached to a third support frame. First, second and third cushions are mounted to the respective support frames to provide comfort to the user. A head rest cushion is attached to the cushion mounted on the third support frame via a tether. Casters are secured under the first and second support frames for accomplishing mobility of the creeper in its various configurations. A pair of oppositely disposed first telescoping braces is provided for maintaining a selected relative orientation of the third support frame and the first and second support frames, collectively. A pair of oppositely disposed second telescoping braces is provided for maintaining a selected orientation of the second support frame with respect to the first support frame. The improved creeper may be manipulated to define several useful configurations. The third support frame is pivoted upwardly to elevate the head of the user when the improved creeper is configured to define a creeper. In another configuration, the improved creeper is manipulated to define a rolling stool having a compartment for carrying accessories, or a rolling utility cart. The improved creeper may be folded to a size which may be conveniently stored in a storage drawer of a conventional tool chest.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A folding creeper for being manipulated to define a plurality of configurations for use in various applications, said folding creeper comprising:a frame including a first support frame, a second support frame hingeably connected to said first support frame, and a third support frame

[ I claim:] [1.] A folding creeper for being manipulated to define a plurality of configurations for use in various applications, said folding creeper comprising:a frame including a first support frame, a second support frame hingeably connected to said first support frame, and a third support frame hingeably connected to said second support frame, each of said first, second and third support frames defining a rectangular configuration;a first cushion secured to said first support frame;a second cushion secured to said second support frame;a third cushion secured to said third support frame;a first plurality of casters secured under said first support frame, said first plurality of casters being disposed proximate each corner of said first support frame;a second plurality of casters secured under said second support frame, said second plurality of casters including at least a pair of said casters disposed at corners of said second support frame farthest away from said first support frame;a pair of first braces for maintaining a selected orientation of said third support frame with respect to said first and second support frames, collectively, said pair of first braces being disposed on either side of any one said support frames, each of said pair first braces including a first leg, a second leg received within said first leg in a telescoping fashion, and a locking mechanism for locking a position of said second leg relative to said first leg, said first leg being pivotally mounted to said first support frame and said second leg being pivotally mounted to said third support frame; anda pair of second braces for maintaining a selected orientation of said second support frame with respect to said first support frame, said pair of second braces being disposed on either side of said frame.