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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186701 | Method and apparatus for transferring a wheelchair bound person The present invention provides a modular lateral transfer assembly (MLTA) adaptable to a wheelchair for easily transferring a wheelchair bound person, and a modular wheel assembly (MWA) adaptable to a wheelchair for easily transferring a wheelchair bound person late... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8162346 | Mobile chair assembly A mobile chair assembly includes a pair of wheels rotatably supported by a frame, a seat assembly mounted to the frame; and a transfer board assembly movable between a first position and a second position. The transfer board assembly includes a rigid transfer board ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8152192 | All terrain adapter for a wheelchair An all terrain adapter for a wheelchair that removably clamps onto the foot support of the wheelchair and supports a relatively large diameter, slightly inclined swivelling nose gear wheel at an extended distance from the foot support to stabilize the wheelchair whe... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8113531 | Personal mobility vehicle having a pivoting suspension with a torque activated release mechanism A personal mobility vehicle includes an base unit having a frame and front and rear pivot arms pivotally mounted at respective front and rear pivot points. The front and rear pivot arms support casters. A drive unit having a ground engaging mid-wheel drive wheel is ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8096570 | Locking cable actuator A cable actuator comprises a housing, a handle, and a locking pin. The handle is pivotally connected to the housing and is moveable between a released position and a locked position. The handle has a slot that terminates in a locking detent. The locking pin has a fi... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8042824 | Wheel mount assembly A wheel mount assembly for mounting a drive wheel to a frame of a wheelchair is provided. The assembly includes a camber body attachable to an axle of one of the drive wheels and operable to pivotably couple about the frame through a range of camber angles; a spacer... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7980580 | Clamping assembly The present application discloses several embodiments of clamping devices and quick connect attachment devices. In one embodiment, a clamping device includes two wedge members that are forced together to engage a frame component. In another embodiment, a quick conne... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7976049 | Assembly and positioning mechanism for wheelchair and auxiliary operating lever An assembly and positioning mechanism for wheelchair and auxiliary operating lever. The assembly and positioning mechanism has a swinging angular adjustment seat and a liftable pivoting seat of operating lever. The angular adjustment seat has an assembly side of loc... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7971893 | Wheelchair A wheelchair includes a chair member formed of a seat portion with a backrest portion vertically extending therefrom. On each of two opposing sides of the backrest is an armrest that pivots between a horizontal, deployed position when in use, and a stowed, vertical ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7950684 | Wheelchair side guards Wheelchair side guards are provided with a strip and covering materials. The strip is sufficiently rigid to keep the shape and position of the side guards such that a user and their clothes are kept away from the wheelchair wheels. The side guards may also comprise ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7934740 | Off-road wheelchair device with suspension An improved off-road wheelchair having detachable wheelchair wheels having disc brakes, an anti-wheelie wheel and at least one detachable stability wheel. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7922187 | Atrophy-reducing movable foot support apparatus Gentle and substantially linear vertical motion of a wheelchair foot support is expected to provide superior results for maintenance of a wheelchair user's leg muscle mass' thus reducing atrophy of the wheelchair user's legs. Additionally, gentle continuous motion o... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7878523 | Wheelchair position control A positioner means co-operable with a collapsed wheelchair frame, including a front frame, and configured, for selectively retaining the wheelchair in collapsed position, in one position of said positioner means, and for allowing expansion of the wheelchair in anoth... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7850188 | Apparatus for connecting together two objects and chair incorporating the same Apparatus for connecting together two objects comprises: a body for attachment to a first object and having a concave surface and a corresponding convex surface; a clamp for attachment to a second object and having... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850189 | Curb climbing wheelchair attachment A curb climbing wheelchair system having left and right side attachments are designed to be attached to left and right side portions, respectively, of a standard wheelchair to enable a wheelchair occupant to climb a curb, bump or other obstruction without the aid of... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7845667 | Backpack relocator A device to help an individual with a disability carry his or her bag or storage unit on their wheelchair or other mobility device, without requiring a large space to deploy the storage and retrieval product. The invention consists of a set of arms, connected to a s... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7832753 | Gear shift bar at a wheel for a vehicle A gear shift pertaining to a hub of a wheel with a quick lock. The hub has a gear which is supported round a shaft with an outer end and an inner end. The inner end of the shaft is suspended via a suspension device on a vehicle. The quick lock includes a rod which r... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7815209 | Verticalizing chair with control means for controlling the angle of the foot rest in vertical position The invention concerns a standing wheelchair for handicapped and invalid people, that includes a chassis supporting an articulated structure which includes a seat support structure, a footrest support structure, a backrest support structure, and support and maneuver... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7784811 | Wheelchair ball deflector and associated method The present invention discloses a deflecting apparatus for wheelchairs to prevent objects from rolling underneath wheelchairs, especially when engaged in sport activities. The apparatus is an accessory item that attaches in the front of a wheelchair below the seat a... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7735847 | All terrain adapter for a wheelchair An all terrain adapter for a wheelchair that removably clamps onto the foot support of the wheelchair and supports a relatively large diameter, slightly inclined swivelling nose gear wheel at an extended distance from the foot support to stabilize the wheelchair whe... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7717450 | Wheelchair luggage towing device A wheelchair luggage towing device to securely attach a luggage to the back of a wheelchair and pull the luggage along with the wheelchair. The device can be used with wheeled, as well as unwheeled luggage using a wheeled luggage carrier. The device comprises of a s... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7694991 | Motorized scooter wheelchair attachment device The present invention provides a kit for attaching a manually operated wheelchair to a motorized scooter having a seating apparatus and supporting structure and a floor, comprising: (a) a motorized scooter attachment angle iron, wherein the angle iron comprises: (i)... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7694990 | Anti-tip wheelchair A manually-powered wheelchair that includes one or more features that enhance the overall maneuverability and stability of the wheelchair, such as centrally mounted drive-wheels and an anti-tip system. Other embodiments may include at least one of an adjustable anti... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7686319 | Double amputee conveyance A double amputee conveyance includes a main frame with two rear wheels, for propulsion, and two swiveled castor wheels, for directional control, attached to the main frame. A seat assembly is attached to the main frame to provide relative movement between a rearward... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7651111 | Retractable fixture for use with a wheelchair Retractable fixtures for use with a wheelchair are disclosed herein. A retractable fixture of one embodiment includes a platform movable between a first position behind the wheelchair and a second position beside the wheelchair. A track having forward and rear ends ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7635142 | Latching mechanism for a wheelchair foot rest assembly A latching mechanism permits a swing-away foot rest assembly on a wheelchair to be selectively latched into a use position extending forwardly from the wheelchair. Mating connectors are provided on the foot rest assembly and the frame of the wheelchair which are mov... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7597339 | Wheelchair A wheelchair is capable of radiographing with the wheelchair as is by using a general radiographic device, without a need to switch to a different chair. The wheelchair includes a seat portion, a backrest portion provided with upper frame bodies mounted approximatel... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7547031 | Reversible wheelchair A wheelchair having a rotatable vertically adjustable seat that can rotate at least 180 degrees. A vertical adjustment means adjusts the seat from a base position to an elevation above the diameter of the wheel chair drive wheels. The seat can swivel or be fixed by ... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7540520 | Extendable and retractable leg rest An extendable and retractable leg rest includes a first member which is mounted for rotation to a support. A second member supporting a footrest is coupled to the first member and slides relative to the first member as the first and second members rotate, extending ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7500689 | Wheelchair attachments The wheelchair attachments are configured for removable attachment to a wheelchair to facilitate use of the wheelchair by occupants and/or attendants. One attachment is a retractable tray spanning the armrests at the front of the chair when deployed and retracting b... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7497456 | Wheelchair pushrim A pushrim with increased surface area and an insert between the wheel and the pushrim. In the preferred embodiment, the cross-section of the pushrim is an elongated circle and the insert is a concave trough made of an elastic material which compressibly fits between... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7487989 | Wheelchair with retractable storing leg rests A wheelchair which facilitates the storage of retractable leg rests within its side frames. These leg rest are independently able to be in the “stored” or “use” positions and continue to allow the wheelchair frame to be folded. The leg rest members are teles... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7455309 | Automatically engaging safety device for a wheelchair or other medical device A safety device for a wheelchair, or similar device, is disclosed. The device is a wheel assembly directed to preventing rearward movement of the device when the person exits or enters the device thus preventing potential accidents. ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7438363 | Wheelchair bridge A bridge that is attached to a wheelchair such that the bridge allows a wheelchair user to have support for ingress into and egress from the wheelchair without assistance and without the need to rely primarily on arm strength alone. The bridge is a generally L-shape... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434824 | Automatic wheelchair brake system and wheelchair including same An automatically engageable and releasable brake apparatus adaptable to be attached to a wheelchair is provided, including a connection mechanism adapted to be positioned on a rear frame portion of the wheelchair frame, a seat actuation member adapted to be position... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7427078 | Wheelchair swing away system A wheelchair swing away system for providing a wheelchair operator multiple joystick control locations. The wheelchair swing away system includes a first mounting rod attached to a wheel chair by a mounting bracket, a second mounting rod rotatably connected to the f... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425010 | Mount for a wheelchair footrest A wheelchair footrest is provided having a footrest support member and a socket receptacle connected thereto. A swivel element is adjustably received for rotation within the socket receptacle. A foot plate is connected to the swivel element by a foot plate support m... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7419176 | Stand-up wheelchair A stand-up wheelchair with a chassis, at which two drive wheels and at least a one guidable wheel is fastened, on which a stand-up unit with a seating surface, a backrest and at least one tiltable footrest is arranged, whereby reciprocally underneath the seating sur... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7380824 | Wheelchair suspension A side frame assembly for an electric wheelchair suspension includes a supporting frame unit with a rider-supporting frame, a front caster frame, an upper link having a front end connected pivotally to the front caster frame, and a lower link disposed under the uppe... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374189 | Adjustable matrix wheelchair seat An adjustable matrix wheelchair seat can be mounted on a pair of rods such as are provided on the seat rails of a typical wheelchair or on any pair of rods adapted to be rigidly fixed to and aligned in a longitudinal direction relative to the frame of the wheelchair... | 05/20/2008 |
