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A creeper includes a headrest pad, a body pad carried by a frame, and a hinge assembly between the headrest pad and the body pad. The hinge assembly includes a first bracket attached to the headrest pad and a second bracket attached to the body pad. A first arm is connected to each end of said first

A creeper includes a headrest pad, a body pad carried by a frame, and a hinge assembly between the headrest pad and the body pad. The hinge assembly includes a first bracket attached to the headrest pad and a second bracket attached to the body pad. A first arm is connected to each end of said first bracket and a second arm is attached to each end of the second bracket. A ratcheting hinge is connected between the first arms and between the second arms so that the headrest pad can be positioned at multiple locations relating to the body pad.

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1. A creeper comprising a headrest pad, a body pad, and a hinge assembly connecting said headrest pad to said body pad; said hinge assembly including a first unitary bracket attached to said headrest pad, said first bracket including a base portion attached to and extending across the bottom of said

1. A creeper comprising a headrest pad, a body pad, and a hinge assembly connecting said headrest pad to said body pad; said hinge assembly including a first unitary bracket attached to said headrest pad, said first bracket including a base portion attached to and extending across the bottom of said headrest pad and a flange extending outwardly from each end of said base portion and extending away from said pads, a second unitary bracket attached to said body pad, said second bracket including a base portion attached to and extending across the bottom of said body pad and a flange extending outwardly from each end of said base portion, and extending away from said pads, a pair of first arms, one of said first arms being directly connected to each said flange of said first bracket, a pair of second arms, one of said second arms being directly connected to each said flange of said second bracket, a first ratcheting hinge positioned between one of said pair of first arms and one of said pair of second arms, and a second ratcheting hinge positioned between the other of said pair of first arms and the other of said pair of second arms, the ratcheting hinges operating so that said headrest pad can be positioned at multiple orientations relative to said body pad. 2. The creeper of claim 1 wherein both said base portions are provided with a plurality of gussets. 3. The creeper of claim 1 further comprising a frame, said body pad being attached to said frame. 4. The creeper of claim 3 further comprising a plurality of caster assemblies carried by said frame.