Abstract: The lift chair has a base frame, an extendable/retractable chair occupant positioning apparatus attached to the base frame, a reversible D.C. motor for extension and retraction of the chair occupant positioning apparatus relative to the base frame. A control means is connected to the D.C. motor for actuation of the chair occupant positioning device. A power supply is connected to the control means for motor control. A chair occupant carriage is supported by the base frame. The carriage has a seat and a back portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 26, 1996
Date of Patent:
December 14, 1999
Assignee:
Pride Health Care, Inc.
Inventors:
Walter E. Schaffner, Carl A. Kollar, James P. Mulhern, Ronald J. Levi, Stephen J. Antonishak
Abstract: A front wheel drive power wheel chair has the drive wheel axis of rotation forward of the wheelchair user's eyes and cranial center of perception.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 1996
Date of Patent:
August 31, 1999
Assignee:
Pride Health Care, Inc.
Inventors:
Walter E. Schaffner, James P. Mulhern, Stephen J. Antonishak
Abstract: An electrically-powered scooter vehicle for use by elderly, disabled and infirm people includes a self-locking connection means for connecting front and rear frame portions of the scooter. The scooter is convertible between three-wheel and four-wheel versions without use of tools. Automatic shut-off circuity minimizes inadvertent loss of battery power due to failure to turn off the scooter. An adjustably lockable telescoping tiller facilitates use of the scooter by persons of all sizes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 1993
Date of Patent:
December 9, 1997
Assignee:
Pride Health Care, Inc.
Inventors:
Walter Schaffner, Walter Kochan, Carl Kollar