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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7896375 | Arm and leg powered bicycle The present invention relates to an arm and leg powered bicycle, comprising handle levers, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle shaft, supporting frames, pedals, a pedal shaft, front and rear sprockets and a chain belt, wherein the bicycle further includes an opera... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7726676 | Device for hand-driven operation of a guided wheel A device for hand-driven operation of a guided wheel arranged on a steering gear is pivotable about a steering axis perpendicular to the wheel's axis of rotation. The device includes first and second handles, first and second coupling devices respectively arranged t... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7413206 | Extra hand powered bicycle A drive system for use with a bicycle includes first and second gears arranged so that the second gear is rotatably driven responsive to the first gear. A freewheel is operatively coupled to the second gear, and a drive sprocket is operatively coupled to the freewhe... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7360780 | Apparatus for hand propulsion and steering of a scooter, tricycle or bicycle An apparatus is disclosed by means of which an operator both propels and steers a scooter, tricycle, or bicycle with a single set of handlebars. Power is applied by pumping the handlebars up and down, and steering is positive, and very similar to that of a conventio... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7328766 | Two-wheel drive two-wheeled vehicle A two-wheel drive motorcycle having a drive train that supplies power to the front wheel and includes a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the axis of steering within the head tube and ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328906 | Stroller apparatus A stroller apparatus for exercising the arms and a portion of an upper torso of a user includes a seat to receive and support a rider. A frame is coupled to the seat to support the seat in an elevated position above a ground surface. A plurality of wheels is coupled... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7311321 | Wheel mounting and drive arrangement for a cycle, especially for a recumbent bicycle A cycle that has two fixed frame arms extending down on each side of the head tube axis, and a steering arm rotatably mounted in the head tube extends down between the frame arms and has a laterally off-set lower portion. A mounting member is fixed to the lower end ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303202 | Apparatus for the transfer of linear human power to a rotating member An apparatus for the transfer of linear human power to a rotating member is disclosed, which is adaptable to exercise equipment, wheeled chairs, scooters, bicycles, tricycles, etc. The hands of the operator apply the power during the downward stroke of an up-and-dow... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293623 | Assembly of a wheelchair and a reclining cycle An assembly comprising a wheelchair and a reclining cycle part which are connectible to each other with the aid of a coupling, the reclining cycle part comprising a wheel and at least one pedal with which the wheel is drivable, so that the assembly in a coupled cond... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7223210 | Quad cycle and exercise machine This invention is a quad cycle and exercise apparatus with arm and foot power as propulsion. The rider is upstanding during operation. ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216878 | Steering column retainers for children's ride-on vehicles A children's ride-on vehicle and a method of connecting a steering column to the vehicle. The vehicle includes a body and a plurality of wheels. The vehicle also includes a steering assembly configured to steer at least one steerable wheel. The steering assembly inc... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7178813 | Scooter A scooter is described herein having control cables for use in guiding the scooter. In the preferred embodiment a cable is used to straighten the rear wheels which are connected in tandem and a steering column with a t-top is used to steer the front wheels. In an al... | 02/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7077415 | Hand-driven vehicle A vehicle body is provided with a rear wheel at a rear portion, and a front wheel coupled to a handle post. A swing-enabling shaft is rotatably provided on the upper portion of the handle post. A handlebars unit is attached to the swing-enabling shaft such that it c... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066480 | System for controlling a moving part, steering system for a light vehicle and tricycle fitted with said system The steering system according to the invention provides a means of coordinating the movements of the two steering handles on a machine such as light tricycle type vehicles propelled by a pedal (5) and propulsion arms (6). The steering system com... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059983 | Multiple sprocket, multiple function chain guide Chain guides for the front sprockets of bicycles are disclosed. More particularly, the chain guides are adapted or configured for bicycles that have multiple (usually 2 or 3) sprockets/chain rings mounted to the crank assembly. The setup is provided to freely allow ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048290 | Recumbent cycle with a single stroke linear pedaling system A recumbent bicycle having a single stroke linear type of pedaling wherein both legs protract and retract simultaneously so that a single push is made instead of alternating pushes. Various other adjustements are posssible to accomodate the length of a user legs and... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048289 | Human-powered vehicle Apparatus and methods are disclosed for a human-powered vehicle. The vehicle can be a two-wheel, recumbent-style vehicle. The vehicle can be readily disassembled for ease of transport. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044568 | Surgical console A surgical console having a panel display mounted on a three-axis gimbel that permits articulation of the panel display via swivel, spin and tilt axes. The articulation mechanism uses two helix cable wraps with a single continuous cable that allows for large rotatio... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7021639 | Bicycle of type driven by operation of handle Disclosed herein is a bicycle of the type driven by operation of a handle. According to the present invention, a shaft rod of the bicycle is installed with a hinge so as to enable the handle to rotate forward or backward. The handle is bent by a constant angle on th... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021641 | Suspension structure for wheelchair A suspension structure for a wheelchair generally includes movable arm that serve to connect driving wheels with frame of a wheelchair, sliding unit is further provided for enabling the movable arm to movably connect with a front cantilever of the wheelchair. By suc... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7000934 | Bicycle propulsion system The disclosure herein provides a two-wheel bicycle system wherein a pair of long levers are arranged on the cross-beam of the frame, to provide the fulcrum for the motion of the levers. The tops of the levers comprise handles perpendicular to such levers, with linka... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6945134 | Actuating pedal for the brake system of road vehicles An actuating pedal (1) for the brake system of a road vehicle has a fastening device (6) for fixing the actuating pedal (1) in a pivot bearing (12) on a pedal block (7) of the vehicle. The pedal block is a rigid part of the body, w... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942234 | Hand-powered vehicle A wheeled apparatus is provided that converts alternate back and forth longitudinal motion supplied by the arms of a user to a pair of members into rotary motion that is used to drive the apparatus forward. The members move in opposite direction pulling and releasin... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932370 | Human-powered, ride-on vehicle A human-powered, ride-on vehicle, includes a main longitudinal frame member having a steering/drive mechanism mounted thereon for oscillating movement; a driven rear wheel having an axle, a rear sprocket operatively fixed to the rear wheel for coastable engagement t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926296 | Multi-person velocipede A multi-person velocipede is provided with a pair of interconnected frame members. A pair of rotatable forward wheels are rigidly coupled to the forward portion of the frames, and a pair of rotatable rearward wheels are pivotably coupled to the rearward portion of t... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6902177 | Mobility assistance vehicle A human-powered vehicle comprising a structural frame, two front wheels mounted to a forward portion of the frame for rotation, a seat secured to the frame, the seat positioned between the front wheels and adapted to pivot about a seat pivot axis, and a steerable re... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6874800 | Hospital bed wheel linkage apparatus A patient support including a linkage assembly providing communication between at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel. ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6688623 | Human powered vehicle drive mechanism The present invention is a drive mechanism for human powered vehicles. In general, the invention is a unique drive mechanism for any human powered vehicle, such as a bicycle or a human powered boat. The mechanism enables the operator to efficiently apply ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6378882 | Human-powered exercise cycle An exercise cycle comprising a frame, a hinge, and a drive mechanism. The frame comprises a forward frame member and a rearward frame member. The hinge operatively connects the forward frame member to the rearward frame member such that the forward and re... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6264224 | Dual drive bicycle A compact, covered front wheel drive assembly that replaces the handlebars on an existing bicycle frame. It drives the front wheel while standard bicycle foot pedals and drive train drive the rear wheel. However, it can also be operated independently of t... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6193253 | Manual operating assembly for a vehicle A hand-operable operating assembly for a vehicle, such as a three-wheeled cycle. The drive mechanism comprises opposing members, such as oppositely oriented crank handles. A sprocket and chain assembly connects the hand crank to the pedal crank on the cyc... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6155584 | Man-propelled vehicle, such as in particular a cycle A man-propelled vehicle includes a frame with a seat, two pedals, and two hand-operated handles, each linked with the frame by actuating devices capable of communicating to them an alternating translational motion. The actuating devices are coupled with u... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6105985 | Hand and foot powered bicycle The hand and foot powered bicycle has an elongated frame supported by a front and rear wheel. A handle bar lever is mounted to the frame adjacent to the steering column such that the handle bar lever may be raised and lowered by moving the attached handle... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6106440 | Wheelchair exercise system A wheelchair exercise system for allowing wheelchair users to strengthen, rehabilitate, and develop their muscles. The wheelchair exercise system includes a wheelchair with a frame having a pair of downwardly depending front legs. A cross portion of a fro... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6099009 | Two wheel drive for bicycle A bicycle has separate chain-and-sprocket drive mechanisms for the front and rear wheels. The front wheel drive includes a cross shaft and a pair of crank arms at the ends of the cross shaft, both of which crank arms extend in the same radial direction fr... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6032970 | Upper body activated cycle An upright in-line cycle having a frame, front steerable wheel, drivable rear wheel, drive sprocket, driven sprocket, oscillatory steering levers, a fork assembly, a drive crank assembly, and drive with connecting rods operably connected such that the osc... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5829772 | Ride-on, human-powered vehicle drive and steering mechanism A ride-on, human-powered vehicle a frame, which is integrally formed with the body of the vehicle. A front axle includes spaced-apart, steerable axle elements located on either side of the front end of the frame, each steerable axle element having a wheel... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5820151 | Front wheel driving mechanism for bicycles A bicycle front wheel frame assembly includes a horizontal tubular member mounted in front of a head tube, a vertical rod assembly mounted between the tubular member and a front fork, and a horizontal rod assembly mounted between the tubular member and th... | 10/13/1998 |
