Wheelchair accessible carousel vehicle
Patent 5935011 Issued on August 10, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 30, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 30, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1717303 1919467 2063468 3730361 Wheelchair hold down assembly Folding seat and wheelchair restraint Bumper car ride Vehicle entrance ramp Recreational device for physically disabled children Portable unloading platform and ramp InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 070275 filed on 04/30/1998US Classes:472/29, Having carrier rotating about vertical axis (e.g., merry-go-round, etc.)414/462, VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS414/695, Adjustable horizontal swing axis472/36Using individual occupant or article carriage to ride on stationary track or platformExaminersPrimary: Nguyen, Hiep T.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63G 001/48AbstractA carousel has a ramp for providing wheelchair access. The ramp is slidably stored on the underside of the carousel platform. In use, the ramp is pulled out from the carousel and is then unfolded, using a lever handle. The outer or bottom end of the lower ramp section rests on the ground. The inner or upper end of the second ramp section is positioned on the top surface of the carousel platform, or on a raised vehicle platform above the carousel platform. A wheelchair can then roll up the ramp and onto the carousel. The wheelchair is secured into a vehicle, such as a chariot, on the carousel. The vehicle oscillates vertically, to provide the wheelchair passenger with a more traditional and enjoyable carousel ride experience.Other References
Field of SearchWith structure for causing reciprocal translation of roundabout along vertical path (e.g., elevator, etc.)Having feature for facilitating transport by vehicle structure Having carrier rotating about vertical axis (e.g., merry-go-round, etc.) Using individual occupant or article carriage to ride on stationary track or platform Vertically undulating track or platform Outwardly varying path Disk, ring, or bowl Employing occupant or article carriage moving repeatedly up and down Occupant or article carriage follows stationary, horizontally winding, track or platform GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER Attached VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS Skidway HANDICAPPED PERSON HANDLING |
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