Patents by Inventor Kip D. Alder

Kip D. Alder has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11633321
    Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible walking device that can be disposed in an operative (open) configuration and a storage (closed) configuration. The open, operative configuration of the walking device provides a structure to aid a user in walking or standing. The closed, storage configuration allows for easy and convenient storage and transport of the walking device. The collapsible walking device can be transitioned from the operative configuration to the storage configuration in one motion. The walking device includes four support legs that extend to the ground from adjacent two handles, and a seat configured to support the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Stander Inc.
    Inventors: F. Troy Miller, Kip D. Alder
  • Publication number: 20220354720
    Abstract: Safety guards for use with a bed rail are disclosed. A safety guard may be coupled to a mattress without being coupled to a bed rail, or a safety guard may be coupled to a mattress and to a bed rail. The safety guards may reduce a risk of entrapment between the mattress and the bed rail by distributing weight on the mattress across a wide surface area. A safety guard may be disposed underneath a sheet on the mattress. The safety guard may remain coupled to the mattress without inhibiting changing of sheets on the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: F. Troy Miller, Troy Holland, Kip D. Alder, Adam Scott, Benjamin Miller, Brandon Birch
  • Publication number: 20220168169
    Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible walking device that can be disposed in an operative (open) configuration and a storage (closed) configuration. The open, operative configuration of the walking device provides a structure to aid a user in walking or standing. The closed, storage configuration allows for easy and convenient storage and transport of the walking device. The collapsible walking device can be transitioned from the operative configuration to the storage configuration in one motion. The walking device includes four support legs that extend to the ground from adjacent two handles, and a seat configured to support the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: F. Troy Miller, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 11179289
    Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible walking device that can be disposed in an operative (open) configuration and a storage (closed) configuration. The open, operative configuration of the walking device provides a structure to aid a user in walking or standing. The closed, storage configuration allows for easy and convenient storage and transport of the walking device. The collapsible walking device can be transitioned from the operative configuration to the storage configuration in one motion. The walking device includes four support legs that extend to the ground from adjacent two handles, and a seat configured to support the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Stander Inc.
    Inventors: F. Troy Miller, Kip D. Alder
  • Publication number: 20200078257
    Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible walking device that can be disposed in an operative (open) configuration and a storage (closed) configuration. The open, operative configuration of the walking device provides a structure to aid a user in walking or standing. The closed, storage configuration allows for easy and convenient storage and transport of the walking device. The collapsible walking device can be transitioned from the operative configuration to the storage configuration in one motion. The walking device includes four support legs that extend to the ground from adjacent two handles, and a seat configured to support the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: F. Troy Miller, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 9872804
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Publication number: 20160213534
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 9333130
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Publication number: 20130220712
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 8408343
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Publication number: 20130043083
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 8292010
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 8037953
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of from wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame. Or the wheelchair may provide side access to the batteries and the wheelchair may be fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder, Philip Hau Leung Lam
  • Publication number: 20100258363
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 7766106
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a chair, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of rear wheels, and a pair of front wheels. Each front wheel is part of a front arm assembly that is rigidly coupled to a drive via a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the wheelchair frame by a pivot. The drives are transversely mounted. The batteries are disposed rearward of the drives. The wheelchair seat can be moved forward to provide access to the batteries without fully removing the wheelchair from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: John Puskar-Pasewicz, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 7360841
    Abstract: An articulating leg rest is provided having a first member pivotally connected to a base frame. The base frame may be either connected to or part of a wheelchair frame. A second member is telescopically received by the first member. A drive system includes a motor-driven lead screw. First and second housings each have internally threaded portions engaged with the lead screw. A link connects the first housing to the base frame. The second housing engages the second member. Rotation of the lead screw advances the first housing along the lead screw, moving the link and causing the first and second members to rotate relative to the base frame. Rotation of the lead screw also advances the second housing along the lead screw, causing the second housing to linearly translate the second member relative to the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: Richard T. Barlow, Stephen J. Antonishak, John C. Carminati, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 7234554
    Abstract: A curb-climbing rear wheel drive power wheelchair is disclosed having a pair of drive wheels, at least one ground-engaging idler wheel connected to the frame forward of the drive wheels and at least one anti-tip wheel mounted above ground aft of the drive wheels. Each drive wheel and an associated drive assembly are mounted to a motor support bracket that is pivoted to the frame of the wheelchair. The drive assembly is mounted such that its motor is angled upward and rearward from the bracket. The anti-tip wheel is attached to one motor support bracket such that pivoting of the motor support bracket causes vertical displacement of the anti-tip wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Mulhern, Charles J. Martis, Gerald J. White, Jr., Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: 7219924
    Abstract: A curb-climbing rear wheel drive power wheelchair is disclosed having a pair of drive wheels, at least one ground-engaging idler wheel connected to the frame forward of the drive wheels and at least one ground-contacting anti-tip caster wheel mounted to the wheelchair aft of the drive wheels. The drive wheels and anti-tip caster wheels are mounted on common suspension arms, pivoted to the frame of the wheelchair behind the drive wheels and resiliently suspended, so that the anti-tip caster wheels move up and down in response to movements of the drive wheel suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Mulhern, Charles J. Martis, Gerald J. White, Jr., Kip D. Alder
  • Publication number: 20040004342
    Abstract: A curb-climbing rear wheel drive power wheelchair is disclosed having a pair of drive wheels, at least one ground-engaging idler wheel connected to the frame forward of the drive wheels and at least one ground-contacting anti-tip caster wheel mounted to the wheelchair aft of the drive wheels. The drive wheels and anti-tip caster wheels are mounted on common suspension arms, pivoted to the frame of the wheelchair behind the drive wheels and resiliently suspended, so that the anti-tip caster wheels move up and down in response to movements of the drive wheel suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: James P. Mulhern, Charles J. Martis, Gerald J. White, Kip D. Alder
  • Patent number: D766603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kip D. Alder, Michael R. Vandeveer, Sarah Ruth Elon