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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7398842 | Articulating quad-drive wheelchair A self-propelled wheelchair with independently driven wheels and dual support frames connected in an articulating relationship. A front frame supports a seat and a rearward extended pivot connector. A pair of front wheels and left and right front drive units are con... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7364179 | Frame integral suspension system A suspension system that requires minimal or no welding and can be easily adapted for use with a variety of frame configurations without adversely affecting the frame integrity. One embodiment includes a top bearing (21), a base bearing (31), an upper ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7347439 | Non-rotating bicycle wheel display disk The present invention describes a non-rotating bicycle wheel display assemblies that remains absolutely upright in relation to the rotation of a bicycle wheel and in relation to a parked bicycle wheel. The invention consists of a pair of disk assemblies mounted to b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7281724 | Wheeled work chair A wheel work chair has all the attributes and style of an office chair but is equipped with wheelchair-type supporting wheels The chair is height adjustable with the upper portion of the chair moving relative to the lower portion of the chair. Wheels connected to th... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261308 | Cycle accessory system for child strollers The cycle accessory system for child strollers can convert an ordinary child stroller into a multi-child transport unit. The multi-child transport unit can have at least four modes. The first mode (referred to herein as the “child control” mode) allows the lead ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7226067 | Flexible training wheel assembly A flexible training wheel assembly fitted on each side of the rear wheel (10) of a bicycle, each training wheel assembly comprising: an upper bracket (1) removeably attached to the bicycle axle (11), a visco-elastic connector (2) attached... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222871 | Tricycle push handle A push handle for a child's vehicle has an elongated body with at least two elongated tubes of different diameters configured in a telescoping relation where the tube(s) of smaller diameters are slidable within the tube(s) of larger diameters between an extended sta... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7040641 | Transport chair for a patient Disclosed is a wheelchair for transporting a patient. The wheelchair comprises a support frame having a front, a rear, and opposing sides with the front and rear facing in respective forward and aft directions and the opposing sides facing in opposing lateral direct... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6994368 | Bicycle auxiliary wheel attachment The auxiliary wheel attachment for a bicycle comprises flat metal strip material forming a frame that is rigid and strong enough to support the weight of an adult rider. The use of flat strip material allows the auxiliary wheel attachment to be fabricated using conv... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6976663 | No tip A stabilizing device having two elements. One of the elements is secured to an object, and the other element is secured to the first element to prevent the object from tipping over. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6976698 | Manually operable standing wheelchair A manually operable standing wheelchair includes an actuator for moving an occupant from a sitting position to a standing position. The manually operable standing wheelchair has a lifting mechanism, including, for example, a ratchet, cable, pulley, and telescopic tu... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6948047 | Apparatus for providing a CPU cluster via a disk I/O bus using a CPU brick which fits into a disk cavity A general purpose computer apparatus including a central processing unit, a main memory and a system bus. The general purpose computer apparatus further includes means for interfacing the central processing unit to the system bus and means for interfacing the centra... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942053 | Vehicle of novel configuration and operation A vehicle having two primary wheels and two or more retractable wheels that may be operated in either two-wheeled or multi-wheeled configuration with a sliding panel system for open or complete enclosure, with both the wheelprint and the open/enclosed panel system b... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923278 | Adjustable anti-tip wheels for power wheelchair A power wheelchair with front anti-tip wheels for substantially eliminating partial tips of the wheelchair is described. The anti-tip wheels are attached to the end of an extension arm which is attached to the frame of the wheelchair. A spring connects the anti-tip ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6845999 | Motorcycle automatic balancing stand and methods An automatic balancing stand and a method for supporting a motorcycle in an upright position are disclosed. The stand comprises a motion sensor coupled to a controller housed in an housing that signals a pump when the motorcycle changes speed. The housing is coupled... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6237929 | Pedal mounted bicycle stand A bicycle stand, which includes a prop that may be attached to a bicycle pedal. Attachment of the prop to the pedal may be by a "socket-bolt" having a hole in one end and a threaded hole in the other. The socket-bolt replaces the lock nut normally located... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6206394 | Health exercise equipment propelled by simulated rowing motion An exercise apparatus to exercise the upper and lower body that is powered by a simulated rowing motion is described. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a slide rail, a lever arm, a steering mechanism and a drive mechanism tha... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6168180 | Bicycle stand A removable stand comprising a mounting block and support post supports a bicycle at an angle. The support post is nonrotatably friction fit within a socket formed in the mounting block. The mounting block is mounted upon a single frame element, such as a... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6150929 | Warning device of auxiliary leg support of motorcycle A warning device is intended to alert a motorcyclist to retract the auxiliary leg support of the motorcycle before operating the motorcycle. The warning device comprises a detection control unit fastened with the body frame of the motorcycle, a detection ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6113122 | Stabilizer training wheel for bicycle This invention is a side wheel attachment for removably attaching an auxiliary side wheel to a bicycle. The side wheel attachment comprises a single structural rod which is folded in the desired shape, i.e. forms a helical torsion spring. In natural unbia... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5901931 | Retractable supporting arm A supporting arm includes a plurality of links coiled upon one another in retracted position in a housing. When the support arm is withdrawn from the housing, an extension means then urges the links of the arm into load-supporting position. A latch holds ... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5607173 | Adjustable parking frame of bicycle An adjustable bicycle parking frame comprises a fastening plate, an inner rod, a support rod and an adjustment rod. The parking frame can be turned and located by a spring, an outer tube and a fitting ring, which are disposed between the fastening plate a... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5492354 | Apparatus for mounting auxiliary wheels on bicycles An apparatus for mounting an auxiliary wheel on a bicycle wheel. A resiliently flexible arm, such as a coil spring, laterally spaces from a wheel of the bicycle a smaller auxiliary wheel. A pintle is connected to the arm at an end remote from the bicycle ... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5395130 | Bicycle balance trainer An attachment for a two wheeled bicycle allowing a mentor to provide a graduated correcting and stabilizing force to the bicycle for aiding a novice rider to maintain balance and gain confidence. The attachment comprises two substantially parallel rigid t... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5388848 | Motorcycle kick stand A new and improved kick stand apparatus for a two-wheeled vehicle, such as motorcycle, includes respective independently operable, first and second leg assemblies, each respective leg assembly being connected to the vehicle and capable of being placed in ... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5372375 | Coiled bicycle stand A bicycle stand includes a flexible supporting arm adapted to be retracted into coiled condition within an associated housing. When extended from the housing, the arm is angularly oriented by guide means on the housing. A brake keeps the supporting arm ex... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5358265 | Motorcycle lift stand and actuator Disclosed is an improved automatically actuated motorcycle lift stand. The stand comprises upper and lower stand units on each side of the motorcycle. This configuration enables independent raising of the motorcycle when resting on either side, as well as... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5181733 | Anti-tip device for wheelchair An easily adjustable anti-tipping device for a wheelchair. The device is arranged so that a knob or lever adjacent the foot of the handicapped person can be turned to rotate the anti-tipping bar to its useful position. The device may be added to the tubul... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5169165 | Scooter vehicle having auxiliary balancing wheels A scooter apparatus includes a base plate, with the base plate mounting a steering tube rotatably at a forward end of the base plate for rotation and steering of a front wheel by use of handle bars mounted to an upper terminal end of the steering tube. A ... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5067739 | Structure of motorcycle stand For supporting a motorcycle in place, a motorcycle stand comprising a substantially H-shaped tubular frame defining therein two cylindrical side chambers vertically disposed at two opposite side with a cylindrical cross chamber transversely disposed there... | 11/26/1991 |
| 4997200 | Combination wheelchair-gurney apparatus The present invention relates to an improved combination wheelchair-gurney apparatus. The improved wheelchair-gurney includes a pivoting back rest and foot rest which permit the wheelchair to be transformed into a gurney and vice versa. The combination wh... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4986557 | Motorcycle stand A motorcycle stand includes a spring loaded support rod slidably captured within a sleeve pivoted to the cycle frame and having an enlarged pad swingably mounted at the outer free end of the rod for fore and aft and side to side movement thereby accommoda... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4917398 | Bicycle training handle A handle device for bicycles provides an adjustable rider training support point for training helpers. A handle and extension member is pivotally mounted to the rear axle and the pivoting motion conveniently places the handle proximate to the rider, avoid... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4877260 | Anti-tip wheelchair accessory A wheelchair anti-tip mechanism including an adjustable base that is bolted to the lower frame of a wheelchair inside of the wheels and below the center of gravity. Telescoping legs are placable into the sides and rear of the base in an outrigged fashion ... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4817977 | Stand for motorcycle A housing having a telescopingly extendible and retractable leg is carried by the frame of a motorcycle. A camming mechanism which drives the leg is secured to a reversible motor through a limited torque coupling whereby the extension of the leg is automa... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4642853 | Seat belt guide loop A seat belt guide loop is comprised of a stamped metal bracket having an aperture adapted to receive a bolt for pivotally mounting the guide loop on a vehicle body pillar. The stamped metal bracket has a belt slot therein of a width somewhat greater than ... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4637624 | Hydraulic righting motorcycle kickstand A hydraulic righting and kickstand device includes a pivotal connection to a centrally located lower frame of the motorcycle, an upper kickstand member extending downwardly toward the ground, a fluid actuated cylinder structurally connected to the upper k... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4580804 | Jack stand for motorcycles A pair of retractable leg assemblies for use in raising the frame of a motorcycle from the ground to permit servicing the same is disclosed. Each leg assembly includes a pair of telescopically engaged members having a cooperating pin and slot arrangement ... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4494764 | Motorcycle lift and method A support leg (24) is attached to a rear portion (12) of the frame (10) of a motorcycle (2) on the same side of the frame (10) as the kickstand (8), between the kickstand (8) and the rear wheel (6). A pair of laterally spaced ears (42) project upwardly fr... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4474385 | Removable wheel assembly for wheelchairs An assembly which can be mounted to a wheelchair to provide easy removal of the drive wheels yet retain mobility of a wheelchair includes a connector block mounted on a wheelchair frame, which connector block has a first orifice extending therethrough for... | 10/02/1984 |
