Patents Assigned to Handycare
  • Single speed gear assembly for a wheelchair
    Patent number: 5846154
    Abstract: A single speed gear assembly suitable for use in a wheelchair is disclosed. The assembly incorporates a sun gear together with a plurality of planet gears which reduces the amount of torque required by the user in order to effect rotation of the wheel to which the assembly is attached. Specific ratios for the diameter of the sun gear to the each planet gear is taught. The assembly conveniently eases the use of a wheelchair by those confined to using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Handycare
    Inventor: Gary Godin