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| 7201389 | Vehicle transmission A vehicle transmission includes a plurality of driven gears comprising a series of concentrically spaced ring gears. Each ring gear of the plurality of driven ring gears has an inner diametrical surface and an outer diametrical surface. Each outer diametrical surfac... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195583 | Posture and exercise seating Seating that provides comfort, facilitates healthful upright posture, has capability for exercise, and facilitates a healthful upright position, comprises a seat having left and right portions for supporting a user's left and right thighs, respectively. A seat suppo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7140626 | Running exercise bike An exercise apparatus including a seatless frame for simulating running without the stress producing loads associated with each stride. The exercise apparatus has at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel, both of which are rotationally connected to the f... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7080418 | Integral refuse disposal system A refuse disposal system is formed integrally with a wheelchair. A foam pad is positioned on a rigid seat of a wheelchair; the foam pad and rigid seat are each provided with openings in registration with each other. An annular cartridge of compressed disposable tubi... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7078630 | Weight measurement and support apparatus for a human and method of use An apparatus includes a support surface for a human. The support surface has a lower portion and a back portion, with an aperture formed therein. A weight measurement device is coupled with the support surface, such that when a human is supported by the support surf... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073220 | Bed siderail having a latch A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and siderails supported by the frame. A latch member is configured to prevent vertical movement of the siderail. A latch position indicator is configured to provide an indication of the position... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6986520 | Shaft driven bicycle and transmission therefor A two-wheel drive bicycle includes a main frame having a steering head, a seat tube, a cross bar and a hollow downtube. A main drive mechanism includes a housing, a driving spindle, at least one driven ring gear, a first driven shaft and a second driven shaft. The f... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6938654 | Monitoring of ultra-high purity product storage tanks during transportation System for the transportation and storage of a product which comprises a tank including cylindrical wall section and two ends, wherein the cylindrical wall section and two ends define a cylindrical tank periphery, and wherein the tank periphery has an interior and a... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6827362 | Shaft driven bicycle and transmission therefor A two-wheel drive bicycle includes a main frame having a steering head, a seat tube, a cross bar and a hollow downtube. A main drive mechanism includes a housing, a driving spindle, at least one driven ring gear, a first driven shaft and a second driven shaft. The f... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6572129 | Dual power recumbent tricycle A recumbent tricycle which includes a propulsion system which includes a combination of foot and arm power for propulsion. Pedals are operated with the rider's legs. Handles are also connected to the drive mechanism, with the handles pulled back and pushe... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6540648 | Exerciser bike An improved exerciser bike includes a frame having a front wheel and a handle for steering the front wheel, and includes two rear wheel axles. Two rear wheels are rotatably secured to the rear wheel axles. Each of the foot supports has a middle portion pi... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6439591 | Bicycle A bicycle which can be driven either by conventional rotation of the pedals, or by reciprocating movement of the saddle on the seat post. The cycle includes two frame portions: a first fixed frame portion including an upright member extending from a drive... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6439592 | Two-wheel drive two-wheeled vehicle The present invention is a fully functioning two-wheel drive bicycle and embodiments thereof. The drive train which supplies power to the front wheel is incorporated into a modified frame and comprises a rear wheel driven by the traditional chain or shaft... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6406047 | Tommy two drive bicycle A bicycle having a front and rear wheel geared capability. A bicycle having both front and rear wheel gear controlled and chain driven. A bicycle frame where the front and rear halves pivot on a vertical center section. A steering mechanism that is contro... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6182991 | Two wheel drive bicycle with a shock-absorbing front fork The present invention is a fully functioning two-wheel drive bicycle with a shock-absorbing front fork. The drive train which supplies power to the front wheel is incorporated into a modified frame and comprises a rear wheel driven by the traditional chai... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6161855 | Two wheel drive bicycle The present invention describes a two-wheel drive bicycle. The drive train, which supplies power to the front wheel, is incorporated into a modified frame. The bicycle includes a rear wheel driven by a traditional chain mechanism. The front wheel is drive... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6161854 | Two-wheel drive bicycle The present invention is a fully functioning two-wheel drive bicycle (78). The drive train which supplies power to the front wheel (17) is incorporated into a modified frame (91) and comprises a rear wheel (90) driven by the traditional chain or shaft mec... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6079777 | Combination chaise lounge and tote cart A combination chaise lounge and tote cart apparatus is formed of a fabric covered base frame having first and second fabric covered extension frames hinged to each end of the base frame. Four foldable wheel assemblies are attached to the base frame so tha... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6068279 | Two wheel drive bicycle A two wheel drive bicycle has fixed rear wheel and a turnable front wheel, a chain ring rotatable by way of an external rotation force, and a bicycle frame comprising a top tube and a head tube. A front drive chain runs, in sequence, from the chain ring, ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6032969 | Arm or leg actuated exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus with a transmission which may be selectively adjusted to provide either arm exercises, leg pedaling exercises or stepping exercises, said apparatus formed with a frame; a seat on said frame; a pair of rear drive wheels rotatably moun... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6012732 | Combination exercise and land travel device A combination exercise and land travel device includes a forwardly facing pedalling station from which a first operator propels the device and a steering control at the pedalling station. The device further includes a rowing station usable by a second ope... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6010433 | Exerciser bike having two driving mechanisms An exerciser bike includes a frame having a front wheel and a handle for steering the front wheel, and includes two rear wheel axles. Two rear wheels are rotatably secured to the rear wheel axles by two ratchet sprocket wheels. Two foot supports each has ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5768702 | Upper-extremity direct power-input device for bicyclists The invention is a bicycling device and method of use thereof, whereby muscle power can be more efficiently transferred from the cyclist's upper-extremities (arms) to the conventional footpedals via the cyclist's lower-extremities (legs) without need of m... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5636854 | Cycle propelled by pedal and saddle movement A cycle is convertible between a standard cycle configuration for normal cycling and an exercise configuration in which the cycle is propelled forwards by alternate saddle strokes, and pedal strokes, the saddle stroke comprising putting the cyclist's weig... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5501476 | Muscle powered therapeutic vehicle A therapeutic wheeled vehicle particularly suited for strengthening the hip extensor muscles of a user is described. The vehicle combines the therapeutic benefits of conditioning the hip extensor muscles with the enjoyable activity of propelling oneself o... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5429379 | Impulse drive mechanism and shock driver for a land vehicle A land vehicle or bicycle (110) is disclosed having a front wheel drive which includes an impulse drive mechanism and shock driver. The front wheel drive mechanism (140) includes a handle bar/driver mechanism (151) attached to an impulse drive mechanism (... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5390946 | Shifting clutch for dual-wheel driven bicycle A shifting clutch to improve the constant dual-wheel driven bicycle described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,116.070. The clutch allows a dual-wheel driven bicycle to be shifted, while moving or stationary, from single to a dual-wheel drive or vice-versa. This improv... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5332244 | Bicycle with selectably engageable single or dual wheel drive A drive mechanism is disclosed that is selectably engageable to provide a bicycle that has normally driven and nondriven wheels with either single or dual wheel drive. The drive mechanism includes a power take off means that has: a first power transmissio... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5324057 | Two-wheel drive cycle A two-wheel drive cycle comprises a frame, a front fork assembly mounted on the frame through a pivotal connection to steer the cycle, a front wheel rotating on the fork assembly about a first axis, and a rear wheel rotating on the frame about a second ax... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5253889 | All wheel drive vehicle An at least two-wheeled vehicle provided with a power source, a chain to transmit power from the source to a first wheel, and further device to transmit power from the first wheel to the second wheel. A torque-limiting clutch is provided in the mechanical... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5184838 | Dual wheel driven bicycle The dual wheel driven bicycle utilizes an elongate flexible shaft or cable for transferring rotational motion or torque to the front wheel. In the preferred embodiment, a rear ring gear is mounted on the rear wheel to drive a rear gear assembly. One end o... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5158314 | Bicycle with traction on both wheels A traction system for driving the front and rear wheels of a bicycle of the type including a gearshift connected to the rear wheel. The gearshift is coupled to a main drive chain which is driven by the pedals of the bicycle. A first auxiliary traction cha... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5052705 | Controlled rotary power transfer apparatus and method for non-driven bicycle wheels and the like A power transfer apparatus for imparting drive motion to followers. The power transfer apparatus mechanically and rotatably communicates with a driven wheel of a vehicle and transfers rotary power to the non-driven wheel of a vehicle. The present inventio... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4909526 | Thigh-assisted pedal powered structures There is disclosed a pedal powered structure in which a frame carrying a seat and an axle with a pivotally mounted pedal on each side thereof is modified to include a pedal axle extension beyond the pedal at its inner and outer ends to provide inner and o... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4790552 | Children's cable driven mini-car A children's mini-car includes a three-gear set disposed on a rear axle. The three-gear set, which is driven by the ropes disposed on both sides of the rear axle, is arranged to cooperate with accelerator pedals located on both sides of a front transverse... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4779882 | See saw exercise vehicle A recreational and exercise cycle characterized by a propulsion system which derives its transmission force from the coordinated rowing action of the occupant's body weight, arm force, and foot-leg action comprising rotatable cranks, treadle and seat leve... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4773662 | Double-drive bicycle A velocipede, for example a bicycle, having a front wheel drive is disclosed. The front wheel has a gear axially mounted thereon. In place of regular handlebars is a drive gear rotatably mounted on the upper front of a frame. The drive gear has coextensiv... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4667975 | Hand-powered toy vehicle A hand-powered toy vehicle with a pair of levers coupled to independent rear wheels. The levers can be operated together to accelerate forward movement of the vehicle, as well as to brake it. The levers also can be used to rotate one of rear wheels faster... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4664400 | See saw exercise vehicle A recreational and exercise cycle characterized by a propulsion system which derives it transmission force from the coordinated rowing action of the occupant's body weight, arm force, and foot-leg action comprising rotatable cranks, treadle and seat lever... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4561668 | Operator powered reciprocating drive system An operator-responsive drive system is capable of rotating a drive wheel in either a velocipede, such as a bicycle, or a stationary exerciser. In a first mode of operation, drive linkage connects a pair of coupled pedals and a seat pivotally coupled to a ... | 12/31/1985 |
