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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181992 | Anti-tip system for a power wheelchair An anti-tip system is provided for improving the stability of a powered vehicle, such as a powered wheelchair. The vehicle includes a drive-train assembly pivotally mounted to a main structural frame. A suspension system biases the drive-train assembly and its conne... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177257 | Wheelchair base A wheelchair base including a base frame and a pair of pivot arm assemblies each including a first pivot arm and a second pivot arm, pivotally coupled to each other for pivotal movement about a transverse pivot axis. The pivot arms defining first and second auxiliar... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8162351 | Small mobile robot with built-in auxiliary wheel for overcoming topography Provided is a small mobile robot which moves back and forth and left and right while keeping its posture by two main wheels. The small mobile robot includes built-in auxiliary wheels to overcome topographical elevation differences. The auxiliary wheels of the small ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8136839 | Apparatus for counterbalancing a vehicle positioned on an inclined surface An apparatus for providing counterweight to a vehicle on an inclined surface. In one embodiment, a control unit may engage a motor, which rotates a weight such that it is positioned to act as a counterweight for a vehicle on an inclined surface. In another embodimen... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8033572 | Vehicle, in particular construction vehicle The invention relates to a vehicle, in particular a construction vehicle, comprising a detachable ballast weight, a lifting means for lifting the ballast weight from a set-down position into a mounting position on the vehicle and a support means having at least one ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7976064 | Device for facilitating the movement of a vehicle A device for facilitating the movement of a vehicle across ground comprises a track able to move around a board. The device includes a track for contacting ground that is mounted on a board. Brackets are provided for attaching the board to a vehicle. The track is mo... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7967335 | Three-wheeled vehicle, in particular industrial truck comprising a stabilizing device The present invention relates to a three-wheeled vehicle (10), in particular industrial truck, comprising at least one stabilizing arrangement (28), which comprises a support element (40; 140) which may be fastened or is fastened to the undersid... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7950695 | Safety guard mechanism for lifting device The safety guard mechanism for a lifting device is a mechanism that can automatically deploy a safety guard pivotally mounted to the lower surface of the frame of a portable aerial lift device when the lift is raised. By lowering the guard member, the distance betwe... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7942445 | Personal mobility vehicle with anti-tip suspension A personal ability vehicle (PMV) includes a frame with front and rear subframes. A steering mechanism is mounted on the front subframe and includes a steering front wheel connected to a tiller. The rear subframe includes a suspension mount comprising a pair of rear ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7931300 | Anti-tip system for a power wheelchair An anti-tip system is provided for improving the stability of a powered vehicle, such as a powered wheelchair. The vehicle includes a drive-train assembly pivotally mounted to a main structural frame. A suspension system biases the drive-train assembly and its conne... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7896394 | Midwheel drive wheelchair with independent front and rear suspension A wheelchair includes a frame, and a front pivot arm pivotally mounted to the frame at a front pivot point, the front pivot arm having a caster for supporting the frame. A rear pivot arm is pivotally mounted to the frame at a rear pivot point, the rear pivot arm hav... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7862083 | Actuation mechanism for the deployment of a laterally extendable running board to provide rollover resistance An actuation mechanism is used with the deployment apparatus mounting a running board on an automotive vehicle for laterally outward movement to increase rollover resistance for the vehicle. The actuation mechanism includes a cup with a hollow tube attached thereto ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7789424 | All terrain vehicle safety attachment with gas tank holder The all terrain vehicle safety attachment includes an adjustable frame having first and second frame portions. Upper ends of the first and second frame portions are pivotally secured to one another by a hinge or the like. The first and second frame portions are sele... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7726689 | Anti-tip system for a power wheelchair An anti-tip system is provided for improving the stability of a powered vehicle, such as a powered wheelchair. The vehicle includes a drive-train assembly pivotally mounted to a main structural frame. A suspension system biases the drive-train assembly and its conne... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7673902 | Deployable running board to provide rollover resistance A deployable running board mounted on an automotive vehicle to be laterally extendable so as to engage the ground during a rollover event to increase the rollover resistance of the vehicle. The running boards are connected to a pair of deployment members spaced long... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7665766 | All terrain vehicle (ATV) safety attachment with gas tank holder A Safety Attachment which does not allow the All Terrain Vehicles front end to lift off the ground more than a specified distance and eliminate a backwards overturn, when such vehicles are driven by one or more people up an incline of sufficient grade so as to cause... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7628423 | Riding lawnmower outrigger A riding lawnmower outrigger (1) having a hollow outer tube (5) secured to a riding lawnmower (2), a telescoping inner tube (6) which locks within the outer tube (5), a vertical tube (11) connected to the inner tube (6 | 12/08/2009 |
| 7562903 | Personal mobility vehicle with anti-tip suspension A personal ability vehicle (PMV) includes a frame with front and rear subframes. A steering mechanism is mounted on the front subframe and includes a steering front wheel connected to a tiller. The rear subframe includes a suspension mount comprising a pair of rear ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7547044 | Anti-rollover device for trailers and mobile homes A rollover inhibitor to help prevent towed vehicles from rolling over while being towed in high winds. The device features a rotatable elongated member having a wheel on a distal end which engages to a frame mount adapted to engage the frame structure of towed vehic... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7516984 | Jointed mechanism of electric wheelchair A jointed mechanism of an electric wheelchair is disclosed. The jointed mechanism includes symmetrically arranged front caster assemblies, symmetrically arranged rear caster assemblies, drive wheel assemblies, and a main chassis assembly. The front caster assemblies... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7494153 | Anti-roll thrust system for vehicles A thruster system is provided for a vehicle that can be used to reduce the roll propensity of a motor vehicle. The system utilizes a control system and multiple sets of thrusters which are strategically placed upon the vehicle. The control system is provided for det... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7438145 | Vehicle adaptable to various terrains A vehicle is adaptable to various terrains. The vehicle includes a frame and two rolling sets connected to the frame. Each of the rolling sets includes two legs pivotally connected to the frame, two casters, a pin and a wheel. Each of the legs defines a slot. Each o... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7429060 | Telescopic shaft for steering of vehicle, and telescopic shaft for steering of vehicle with cardan shaft joint A telescopic shaft for steering of a vehicle is assembled in a steering shaft and includes a male shaft and a female shaft that are so fitted as not to be rotatable but to be slidable. Rolling members are fitted through an elastic body for pre-load between at least ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7416188 | Vehicle and a method for control thereof A vehicle having a chassis (1) and at least two mutually separated wheels arranged on a first side of the chassis and two mutually separated wheels on the opposite, second side of the chassis where the wheels on the first side are rotatable about axes that ar... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413038 | Anti-tip system for a power wheelchair An anti-tip system is provided for improving the stability of a powered vehicle, such as a powered wheelchair. The vehicle includes a drive-train assembly which is pivotally mounted to a main structural frame. A suspension system biases the drive-train assembly and ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7407187 | Two-wheeled vehicle and chassis braking system A chassis braking system for braking a chassis includes a braking unit including a braking surface biased toward a road surface on which the chassis runs and having a first state where movement of the braking surface toward the road surface is locked and a second st... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7389835 | Active anti-tip system for power wheelchairs A linkage arrangement for an active anti-tip system is provided for improving the stability of a powered vehicle, such as a powered wheelchair. The vehicle includes a drive-train assembly which is pivotally mounted to a main structural frame. A suspension system bia... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384055 | Lateral stabilizer for motorcycles An air propulsion device for laterally stabilizing a motorcycle in an upright position when stopped. The device includes a substantially rectangular shaped plate having a top, bottom, first and second opposing sides. A pair of brackets are mounted to the first and s... | 06/10/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7374002 | Wheelchair suspension The present invention provides a suspension for a conveyance that is capable of traversing obstacles and rough terrain. The suspension includes a frame, a pivot arm, a front caster, a drive assembly and a rear caster. The pivot arm substantially remains in a first p... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370876 | Wheelchair suspension A side frame assembly for a wheelchair suspension includes a mainframe, and a front caster frame connected pivotally to both a front end of the mainframe and a front caster. A return spring is disposed between the front caster frame and the mainframe so as to bias t... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360792 | Power wheelchair A power wheelchair is capable of operating in either a two-wheel or a four-wheel drive configuration. The wheelchair includes first and second forward drive wheels in contact a supporting surface. First and second wheel support assemblies each include a support memb... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357063 | Weapon system able to equip a light vehicle and process to implement such a weapon system The invention relates to a weapon system incorporating a cannon mounted on a cradle integral with a vehicle, characterized in that the cradle is integral with a base fastened at the rear part of the vehicle, base on which at least two arms are hinged each carrying a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357416 | Device for stabilizing a single-track vehicle and single-track vehicle comprising such a device The device for stabilizing a single-track vehicle comprises a supporting device (4) and an adjusting device (14) which is intended for selective lowering and raising of support elements and which can be actuated by way of a control device (10). ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344155 | Adjustable anti-tip wheels for power wheelchair A power wheelchair is provided having one or more anti-tip wheels for stabilizing the movement of the frame about the drive wheels. An anti-tip wheel is attached to the end of a suspension arm which is pivotally attached to the frame of the wheelchair. A spring resi... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7322444 | Fork-lift truck A fork-lift truck having a mast, a load-carrying means having a load-carrying fork which is supported by the mast and is adjustable in height by means of a lifting and lowering drive wherein the load-carrying fork is adjustable with respect to the horizontal line by... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322607 | Telescopic shaft for steering vehicle and telescopic shaft for steering vehicle with cardan shaft coupling A telescopic shaft for steering of a vehicle is assembled in a steering shaft and includes a male shaft and a female shaft that are so fitted as not to be rotatable but to be slidable. Rolling members are fitted through an elastic body for pre-load between at least ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316282 | Anti-tip system for wheelchairs An anti-tip system is adapted for use in a powered wheelchair for purposes of curb-climbing and ride stability. The anti-tip system includes at least one anti-tip wheel, a suspension arm for mounting the anti-tip wheel and a pair of links coupling the suspension arm... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314053 | Load sensing system A load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc., in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the angle of inclination of the tank for cle... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314220 | Suspension system for a powered wheelchair A variable stiffness suspension system is provided for a wheelchair. The wheelchair has a frame and at least one wheel coupled to the frame for generally vertical movement relative to the frame. At least one sensor is provided for sensing an operating condition of t... | 01/01/2008 |
