Patents by Inventor Perry R. Palen

Perry R. Palen 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).

  • Assist device for use with seating means such as commode, chair and the like
    Patent number: 5787515
    Abstract: The assist device comprises a gate rotatable about a horizontal axis and attached to a vertical frame, which forms a protective enclosure around an infirm person when wishing to sit down or rise from a seat. The vertical frame is connected to a base which holds securely the seating accommodation. The base further incorporates structure to anchor the assist device to a heavier piece of furniture. The device can be operated by an infirm person with no or little assistance by another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventors: Kenneth H. Mason, Perry R. Palen