Occupant-pushed Patents (Class 280/87.021)
  • Patent number: 11850207
    Abstract: A lashing assembly with straps is provided for use with rollators. A rollator has a body two sections. The first section has two legs each having a handle with brake lever at a first end and a wheel at a second end. The second section has two legs, each having a first end pivotally connected to a first section leg and a second end with a wheel and brake thereon. A hinge assembly having two side supports and a crossbar interconnect the first section and second section. The body can be in a folded position or a deployed position. The lashing assembly has a two straps each with a ring at one end and an optional handle at the other. The straps can be fastened with fasteners. The lashing assembly can secure the rollator in a folded position and can be used to hang the rollator from a hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Nicholas Ryan Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 11639139
    Abstract: A kit for facilitating the connection of a forward-facing video camera to an off-road vehicle, including a connection plate, wherein the connection plate further includes a first generally flat member for connecting to a vehicle, a second generally flat member oriented generally parallel with the first generally flat member, and a third generally flat member extending between and connecting the first and second generally flat members. A pair of spaced elongated apertures are formed through the first generally flat member and an aperture is formed through the second generally flat member. The kit further incudes a camera connector for operationally connecting to the second generally flat member, a plurality of threaded connecting members, a plurality of nuts, and a plurality of washers. At least some of the apertures are positioned to match preexisting bolt holes in the steering assembly of an off-road vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Inventor: Wayne Merrill
  • Patent number: 11571354
    Abstract: A walker specialized for use on trails by pushing and walking, rather than riding on, with no drivetrain is provided. The walker can include a frame, two inline wheels, and a handlebar steering mechanism. The walker can further include a braking mechanism, an elbow rest, an electric motor, and racks and/or carriers for gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Inventor: Jack Boyd
  • Patent number: 11446192
    Abstract: A subject support apparatus includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a vest having a first end and a second end, a closure mechanism configured to couple the first end of the vest to the second end of the vest from a bottom end of the vest to a top end of the vest to form a closed loop, and a pair of shoulder straps extending from the vest. The lower portion includes a seat piece having a first end and a second end, and a pair of loop straps extending from the first end and the second end of the seat piece. Subject support systems including the subject support apparatus and methods of lifting a subject using the subject support apparatus are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Liko Research & Development AB
    Inventors: William Leiker, Jessica Cushman, Henrik Nyström, Anders Eriksson, Daniel Johansson
  • Patent number: 11370504
    Abstract: A mobility scooter includes a first member having a first end, and a second end opposite the first end, and a rear wheel assembly coupled to the second end of the first member. The mobility scooter includes a seat assembly coupled to the first member, and a second member being transverse to the first member and having a first end coupled to the first end of the first member, and a second end opposite the first end of the second member. The mobility scooter further includes a steering column having a first end, and a second end opposite the first end of the steering column. The steering column is coupled to the second end of the second member. The mobility scooter includes a front wheel coupled to the second end of the steering column, and a handlebar coupled to the first end of the steering column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Barbara Evans, Robert Evans, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11325628
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a dolly comprising a frame, a set of guide rollers, a planetary disc, a set of rollers, and a caster. The frame comprises a plurality of cells. The set of guide rollers is coupled to the frame. The planetary disc constrained within a cell of the plurality of cells via the guide rollers. The set of rollers is coupled to the cell of the plurality of cells. Each of the plurality of rollers contacts a surface of the planetary disc. The set of rollers is constructed to distribute a load placed on the dolly over a surface of the planetary disc, thereby reducing a probability of failure of the dolly. The caster is coupled to the planetary disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Eric Albert Fernandez
  • Patent number: 11278756
    Abstract: An exercise support system configured to support at least a portion of a user's weight is disclosed. The exercise support system may include a base assembly including a plurality of frame members defining an interior region of the system. The system may also include a lift assembly comprising a drive assembly and an arm assembly. A body support (e.g., a seat) may be configured with the arm assembly. In general, the base assembly provides support to the lift assembly, and the lift assembly provides the mechanism(s) and forces to raise and lower the arm assembly (and the body support) thereby supporting at least a portion of the user's weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: LEFKO-TEK LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Thomas Lefkovitz
  • Patent number: 10683054
    Abstract: A bicycle frame attachable kneeling pad is described. The bicycle frame attachable kneeling pad is adaptable to a standard bicycle to provide new coaster usage where a user can propel forward with an active push leg, like a scooter, while resting a passive or compromised leg in the kneeling pad. The bicycle frame attachable kneeling pad includes a kneeling pad for supporting a user's passive or compromised leg while coasting on the bicycle, and a frame assembly for facilitating the assembly of the kneeling pad to the bicycle frame. The frame assembly may further include one or more crank arms that are attachable to a bottom bracket of the bicycle. The crank arms may then assemble with the frame member to ultimately attach the kneeling pad to the bicycle frame to provide the new coaster usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventor: Walter Edwin Croft
  • Patent number: 10646745
    Abstract: An inclinable rebounding exercise device comprising at least one inclinable rail having an upper and a lower end; an adjustable support assembly that allows the at least one rail to be adjusted to a desired inclination angle; a sliding platform slidably mounted with respect to the at least one rail; a support base; a foot platform assembly including a pair of resilient, independent foot platforms coupled to the support base. The pair of resilient, independent foot platforms allow for a soft landing achieved by absorbing energy therein, reducing joint stress and allowing greater muscle exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Total Gym Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Crowley, Thomas J. Campanaro, Dan McCutcheon
  • Patent number: 10227102
    Abstract: A mobility assistance vehicle configured to support at least a partial weight of a user, and to improve mobility and utility of the user, the mobility assistance vehicle having: a front end; a rear end; a lower frame extending horizontally, and having an open space at a center; a vertical post extending upwards from the lower frame at the front end; a bridge extending upwards from the lower frame at the rear end; a steering column rotatably attached to the vertical post; a handlebar set on the steering column; a plurality of wheels; a stopping plate configured to limit a rotation of the steering column; a saddle having a first association with the vertical post, and a second association with the bridge; a brake system; a basket supported by the vertical frame; wherein the user can amble within the open space while the at least a partial weight is supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Ronald Ballou
  • Patent number: 9872810
    Abstract: Example ambulation aid apparatus and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed and described herein. An example ambulation aid apparatus includes an ambulation aid body formed as a integral part, the integral part formed in monocoque construction to provide support for mobility of a user through the integral part, the integral part providing a plurality of grippable areas to facilitate user movement and support through the integral part. Another example ambulation aid apparatus includes a primary panel formed in monocoque construction to provide support for and assist in mobility of a user through the skin of the monocoque primary panel, the primary panel formed to interrelate with one or more subassemblies to provide an integrated monocoque part to assist in providing support for and improved mobility of the user through the integrated monocoque part. Example methods of manufacture are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Motivo, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Jennifer R. Harris
  • Patent number: 9834270
    Abstract: A kick scooter includes a frame having a head tube for supporting handlebars and a front fork, an elongated frame member extending along a length of the frame, the frame member having a first end attached to the head tube and a second end configured for attachment to a rear wheel, the frame member being angularly disposed relative to the head tube. The frame includes support member coupled to the frame member for adjustable movement along a length of the frame member, a knee pad is attached to the support member for supporting a rider's knee and shin. The support member is movable relative to the frame member for adjusting a position of the knee pad relative to the head tube and a riding surface. The kick scooter further includes front and rear wheels, and a handlebar attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventor: Christian J. Wright
  • Patent number: 9707140
    Abstract: A walker seat may include a seat bottom and a support structure. The seat bottom may include an anterior region, a posterior region, an upper side, and a lower side. The lower side may include a central segment retention portion. The support structure may include a central segment, a left-side segment, and a right-side segment. The central segment may be retained by the central segment retention portion. The left-side segment may be extendable from a left side of the central segment, whereby the left-side segment extends beyond a left side of the seat bottom. Similarly, the right-side segment may be extendable from a right side of the central segment, whereby the right-side segment extends beyond a right side of the seat bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Andersen, Brendan Fong, Ben Wang
  • Patent number: 9707148
    Abstract: An attachment to a walker that automatically positions a slip resistant surface under the foot of the user. Side-by-side slip resistant surfaces are attached to a walker. A retraction mechanism biases each of the slip resistant surfaces towards the walker. Upon stepping on one of the slip resistant surfaces and advancing the walker the retraction mechanism is extended. When taking a step removing pressure from the slip resistant surface, the slip resistant surface moves towards the walker positioned for receiving the user's foot during another step. Secure footing is obtained on wet or slippery surfaces preventing falls. The attachment is easily folded and closed to be positioned out of the way or removed for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 9616961
    Abstract: A kick scooter includes a frame having a head tube for supporting handlebars and a front fork, an elongated frame member extending along a length of the frame, the frame member having a first end attached to the head tube and a second end configured for attachment to a rear wheel, the frame member being angularly disposed relative to the head tube. The frame includes support member coupled to the frame member for adjustable movement along a length of the frame member, a knee pad is attached to the support member for supporting a rider's knee and shin. The support member is movable relative to the frame member for adjusting a position of the knee pad relative to the head tube and a riding surface. The kick scooter further includes front and rear wheels, and a handlebar attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Christian Wright
  • Patent number: 9610997
    Abstract: A kneel push cycle apparatus that includes a kneeling pad disposed upon a suspension member coupled to a frame member, said frame member disposed between a directable front wheel and at least one rear wheel, wherein a user is enabled to kneel upon the kneeling pad with one leg and propel the kneel push cycle apparatus at a desired velocity by use of the other leg in striding contact with a ground surface, whereby expedient locomotion and voluble travel is enabled for a user desirous to maintain at least one lower leg off of the ground without bearing weight thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventor: Walter Edwin Croft
  • Patent number: 9545347
    Abstract: The present invention provides a medical ambulatory device and method comprised of an ambulatory vehicle and a flexible, elastic harness attached to the vehicle for suspending an injured lower limb of a child in a substantially elevated position in order to maintain mobility of the child, encourage movement, and provide ample exercise and fun for the child while the injury is healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: Elizabeth Michels
  • Patent number: 9265687
    Abstract: The invention provides a rising support integrated in a walking aid and a method of connecting a sling or harness to the walking aid. The walking aid has one part which is adjustable in height in relation to the rest of the walking aid. One or more traction devices, in the form of wires, are connected to the walking aid. One end of each traction device is fastened to the sling, while the other end of the traction device is fastened to a fixed part of the walking aid. Each traction device goes via the part adjustable in height. A person placed in the sling will be raised by the traction devices when the part adjustable in height is lifted, in that the traction device is fastened to the sling and a fixed part of the walking aid and that the traction device passes the part adjustable in height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Gate Rehab Development AB
    Inventors: Anders Ahlbertz, Johan Gladh
  • Patent number: 9211937
    Abstract: A leg scooter device having a platform to receive the foot of a user that is positioned between forward and aft wheels. An ascending member extends above the platform and contacts the lower leg of a user during use. It is through the lower leg's contact with the ascending member and the placement of one or both of the user's feet on the platform that the user “senses” the devices and controls it. The ascending member may be movable and/or configured to be biased toward contact with the user. Various embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: Shane Chen
  • Patent number: 9033351
    Abstract: The invention provides a multifunctional baby walker, which comprises a tray frame, a chassis frame, a supporting frame and roller wheels. The chassis frame comprises two side brackets respectively located at two sides of the baby walker and a front bracket for connecting front ends of the two side brackets. A lower portion of the supporting frame substantially is connected to the middle of the front bracket, the supporting frame has an accommodating space and a handle provided at an upper portion thereof. The baby walker also comprises a seat pocket assembly which comprises a front support rod, a seat pocket slidably connected to the front support rod along the extending direction of the front support rod, and rear support rods at two sides of the baby walker with rear ends respectively rotatably connected to rear portions of the side brackets. The rotation axis of the front support rod relative to the front bracket extends horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Goodbaby Child Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph Paul Sejnowski, Cai Hui, Zheng Yi
  • Publication number: 20150130150
    Abstract: A children balancing vehicle comprises a front vehicle rack, a handle set, a rear fork, a seat tube and a fastening component. The front vehicle rack has a front fork. A front wheel is assembled below the front fork while a stand pipe is disposed thereon. A vehicle rack body is disposed at a rear of the stand pipe. The handle set is disposed onto the stand pipe. The rear fork has a plastic main body. A rear wheel is disposed below the rear fork. The seat tube passes between the vehicle rack body and the plastic main body of the rear fork. A seat cushion is disposed onto the seat tube. The fastening component passes among the vehicle rack body, the plastic main body of the rear fork and the seat tube so as to mutually assemble and fasten them. An assembling of the whole children balancing vehicle can be composed by using simple fastening components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: THOMAS O'CONNELL
  • Publication number: 20150115557
    Abstract: A ridable kart having a front portion rotatably coupled to a rear portion. The front portion includes an inner surface that is adjacent to an outer cover portion and the two surfaces move relative to one another. The outer cover portion includes window portions or openings through which a portion of the inner surface is visible. The inner surface includes a visual feature that is visible through the window portions and the visual features moves relative to the window portions when the front portion rotates relative to the rear portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: RAZOR USA, LLC
    Inventor: Ian Desberg
  • Patent number: 9016297
    Abstract: The present invention is a quad-wheeled and quad-legged cane. The cane typically includes one or more wheels, one or more rigid supporting structures, and one or more handles. The wheels of the cane are preferably retractable. The rigid support structures preferably overhang the wheels and generally provides fail-safe braking. The handles may be adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Gregg Salomon
  • Patent number: 9010776
    Abstract: A two wheel scooter made of replaceable and interchangeable parts, with metal wheel brackets at either end of a deck, connected by a spine piece, with the spine piece recessed into a wooden scooter deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jon Elliott, David Yin
  • Patent number: 9010775
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a stabilizing device comprises a rotating base, a torso support, and leverage handles. In one embodiment, the rotating base comprises a plurality of radially outward extending legs with wheels or casters, to enable the stabilizing device to be easily rotated and moved. In another embodiment, the rotating base is a shaft with a rotating means, such as ball bearings. The height of the shaft may further be adjustable using known methods, such as a hydraulic cylinder or equivalent means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Carl Palmer
  • Patent number: 8998223
    Abstract: A braking system is mounted on a rollator or a transport chair and includes a braking part and an operating system. The braking part is mounted adjacent to a wheel of a rollator or a transport chair. When the operating system is unactuated, the braking part abuts a corresponding wheel to avoid a rotation of the corresponding wheel. When a user wants to walk and move the rollator or the transport chair, the user can press the operating system such that the braking part departs from the wheels and releases a brake. When the user wants to sit on the seat cushion and rest, the user can keep the braking system actuated without pressing the operating system, and accordingly the rollator or the transport chair would not be slidable when sat on, thereby avoiding danger. In addition, when the user walks on a slope, the user can release their hands from the rollator or the transport chair without making the rollator or the transport chair slide down the slope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Flying Eagle Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Ling-Seng Chang
  • Publication number: 20150084299
    Abstract: This patent applications references the Provisional Patent Application 61/872,763, with the filing date Sep. 2, 2013. A system for training a skater using a device that the skater pushes in front of them, or pulls behind them. The device is pushed, or pulled, by the skater with handle bars. The device rides on a bicycle wheel with a brake. The device typically rides on only its bicycle wheel. The device has a small wheel(s), ahead of the bicycle wheel. Under heavy braking, the small wheel(s) keeps the device from pitching into the surface being skated on. The device also has a magnetic resistance device, driven against the bicycle wheel, to provide adjustable resistance to the skater. The device has a sensor for speed and distance, to a computer. The device has video camera mounts that are stabilized to stay focused on the skaters feet so the skater can analyze their stride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Andrew Martin Labout
  • Publication number: 20150076797
    Abstract: A walker device is disclosed including an overarching frame with an overarching top, and a sitting assembly coupled to the frame. The frame extends at least primarily in a first direction between a front side with at least two front wheels and a rear side with a first rear wheel. The frame includes a rear frame part and a middle frame part. The rear frame part includes a height allowing a user to walk over the rear frame part and take place on the sitting assembly. The middle frame part includes a width allowing a user to place his or her legs on either side of the middle frame part. The sitting assembly suitably includes a hinge with a saddle pad for a transition between a first state and a second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Barbara Elisabeth ALINK
  • Patent number: 8967641
    Abstract: Balance bike having a frame provided with a steering bush or holder for rotatably holding handlebars with a front wheel fork whereby one or several front wheels are connected to the front wheel fork and whereby the balance bike having two back wheels, characterised in that the frame of the balance bike having two frame parts which are directly or indirectly hinge-mounted at a distance (D) from one another to the steering bush or holder by hinges from where the frame parts extend up to a distance thereof and are each provided with a back wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: The Chillafish Company NV
    Inventor: Sebastian De Roeck
  • Patent number: 8936262
    Abstract: A walker has a frame with two opposing sides joined at a front of the walker, each side having front and rear legs and a handle at a top of each side. Each handle is connected to the frame through a rotatable joint so the handles have a first position a first position in which the handle is generally horizontal for walking, and a second position in which that handle is lowered closer to the seat making it easier to sit and stand. The joint is locked into each position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Esther Juliet V. Nabeta
  • Patent number: 8915517
    Abstract: An apparatus that mounts in a horizontal disposition on the frame member(s) of a knee scooter for the transportation of goods between locations. The apparatus is a generally rectangular main body member having recesses in the top surface thereof of various shapes for the lodging of articles in the recesses for the retention thereof during the operation of the knee scooter. Straps are provided for the retention of articles that are not disposed in the recesses, but instead will rest on the top surface of the apparatus, such as books or a newspaper for carrying same from place #1 to place #2. The apparatus is removably mounted to the frame member(s) of the scooter by medium size spring type grip clips or a clamp formed form a bar held by machine screws. Anti-torque attachments mountable facing forward are also shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventors: Mark C. Jacobs, Gino Romeo Tofanelli
  • Patent number: 8876131
    Abstract: The exercising skateboard is a wheeled apparatus capable of use in connection with a plurality of exercises involving kneeling, standing, or sitting. The skateboard is mounted atop of a plurality of caster wheels, which may be capable of rotational movement. A detachable seat back may be secured at different locations along a top surface of the exercising skateboard, and used in conjunction with riding the skateboard. The exercising skateboard further includes a pair of knee pads adjacent foot straps such that the exercising skateboard can be ridden in a standing or kneeling position. The foot straps may be further used in conjunction with the performance of sit-ups by an end user. A pair of attachable handles each extends upwardly from a pivot point, and provide handles for use in conjunction with propelling or riding of the exercising skateboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph Gomes
  • Patent number: 8870200
    Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle or scooter includes a least one swivel caster wheel supported at the rear of the scooter. The scooter has a body that includes a deck and a handlebar assembly. The scooter includes at least one front wheel with the deck extending between the at least one front wheel and the at least one swivel wheel. The scooter can also include an angled rear portion supporting a rear swivel caster wheel such that the pivot axis of the swivel wheel is inclined with respect to the top surface of the deck. Embodiments of the scooter also include a swivel braking assembly configured to apply a braking force to the at least one swivel wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Razor USA, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Chen
  • Patent number: 8864151
    Abstract: There is provided a mounting assembly including a frame portion of the walker apparatus having a first bore and a second bore extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the first bore. The mounting assembly includes a shaft assembly rotatably connected to a wheel fork. The shaft assembly also is partially disposed within the first bore. The shaft assembly has a recess configured to align with the second bore. The mounting assembly includes a securing member threadably engageable with and at least partially disposed within the second bore. The securing member couples to the frame portion of the walker apparatus. The securing member has a tapered end that engages with portions of the shaft assembly surrounding the recess and is a set screw according to one aspect. The shaft assembly is a bolt according another aspect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Evolution Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Julian Liu
  • Patent number: 8864150
    Abstract: A foot propelled vehicle comprises a front housing in which a first rotatable ground engaging sphere is mounted by bearings for rotation about a transverse axis and a rear housing in which a second rotatable ground engaging sphere is mounted by bearings for rotation about three orthogonal axes. The front housing is longitudinally spaced from and connected rigidly to the rear housing. A seat is situated between the first and second housings and positioned so that a rider's feet can contact the ground to propel the vehicle. A handle is mounted on the front housing for the user to hold whilst riding and steering the vehicle. Lateral stabilizers may be provided. In some embodiments both spheres may be mounted for rotation about three orthogonal axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Early Rider Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew John Loveland
  • Patent number: 8857832
    Abstract: Knee-walkers allow amputees and individuals with injuries to maintain independent movement. Their stability and steering is very important. The invention comprises a knee-walker (10) comprising a frame (20), at least two ground-engaging wheels (50) at the front, a seat (90), a steering column (70), and a steering belt (200) linking the steering column to the two front wheels, the two front wheels being steered by rotation of the steering column and consequent rotation of the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Smith
  • Publication number: 20140300071
    Abstract: A wheelchair having a detachable walker. The walker can be mechanically attached and detached from the wheelchair easily so that the user can safely rise from a sitting position on the wheelchair to a standing position assisted by the walker. During that transition, the user has the wheelchair attached to the walker in case the user falls backwardly or gets tired and wants to again be seated in the wheelchair. When the user has reached the standing position, the user can ambulate in a space intermediate the walker and the wheelchair or simply detach the walker from the wheelchair and continue ambulating while relying solely on the walker for support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Carole PURDUE
  • Patent number: 8844952
    Abstract: A balance bike includes a frame, and front and rear wheel assemblies respectively pivotally mounted on two opposite ends of the frame. The rear wheel assembly is pivotable with respect to the frame to synchronously adjust a seat height defined as a vertical distance extending from a saddle of the frame to a horizontal plane and a wheelbase defined as a horizontal distance extending between centers of the two wheels respectively rotatably mounted in the front and rear wheel assemblies to be suitable for various size requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: Wang-Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 8840124
    Abstract: A safety brake type rollator that will prevent the misuse of rollators by seated users by using a braking system that locks the rollator wheels when the user sits down on the rollator seat, and releases when the user stands up. The cables that run from the hand brakes of the rollator to under the rollator seat are stretched by the user sitting down on the rollator seat, so locking the wheels. According to a further embodiment, whenever a user sits on the seat the braking system pulls the hand brakes into the locked position, so engaging the wheel brake mechanisms. According to this further embodiment, the hand brakes must then be disengaged from the locked position when the user stands up from the seat for the rollator to be mobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Medical Depot, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Serhan, Doug Francis
  • Patent number: 8807581
    Abstract: A head tube reset mechanism for a scooter includes a connector for installing rear wheels and a head tube for installing a front wheel and a handle. A front end of the connector is a jacket tube and a filling slot keeping a predetermined spacing from the jacket tube. The head tube includes a pivot sheathing into the jacket tube and a limiting unit extending into the filling slot. An elastomer is installed between the filling slot of the connector and the limiting unit. The handle and the front wheel on the head tube swing left and right against the pivot along with the head tube to achieve the effects of exercise and entertainment, when the scooter glides forward. Moreover, a buffering and resetting effect is formed by the elastomer. Therefore, a head tube reset mechanism for a scooter, being simple in structure and assembled conveniently, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Yvolve Sports Ltd
    Inventor: Hsueh-Sen Liao
  • Patent number: 8801007
    Abstract: Knee walker assemblies and methods of manufacturing a knee walker assembly are provided herein. One concept of the present disclosure is directed to a knee walker assembly that includes a frame, a support platform and a handle mounted to the frame, at least one rear wheel mounted proximate the rear end of the frame, and at least two front wheels swivel mounted proximate the front end of the frame. A locking mechanism is operatively engaged with the at least two front wheels. The locking mechanism is configured to substantially simultaneously lock both of the at least two front wheels in a rigid-type mounting configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda M. Walther, Ethan S. Abernathey, Ishwor P. Adhikari, John H. Kutsch, Vincent R. Lackowski
  • Patent number: 8801010
    Abstract: A scooter configurable into a stowed and an unstowed position includes an elongated deck support pivotally coupled at opposed ends to a steering assembly and to an elongated deck. In some embodiments, the scooter includes a cargo stand pivotally coupled to the elongated deck and configurable into a stowed and an unstowed position. The cargo stand is further configured for removably securing a cargo when in the unstowed position. In certain embodiments, the scooter includes a brake element pivotally coupled the elongated deck and spring biased away from a rear wheel of the scooter. Application of a force to the brake element hinders a rotation of the rear wheel by moving at least a portion of the brake element towards the rear wheel and removal of the force moves the brake element away from the rear wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Onima, Inc.
    Inventor: Satyajit Deb
  • Patent number: 8801006
    Abstract: A self-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle comprising a scooter, particularly a collapsible microscooter, having a plurality of interchangeable wheels. Means for changing the wheels having a front fork and a rear fork, and front and rear axle means. A distance or height from handlebars to a footplate or deck of the scooter is less than 50 cm or 19½ inches (49.53 cm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: H Grossman Ltd.
    Inventor: Martin Grossman
  • Patent number: 8777239
    Abstract: A deck assembly for a scooter comprises a deck and at least one grind stripe. The deck has a front end, a rear end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the deck defines at least one longitudinal mating recess. The grind stripe has a mating protrusion, a substantially flat mating surface, and a grinding surface. The grind stripe is slidably attachable to the deck such that the mating protrusion is disposed in the longitudinal mating recess and the mating surface of the grind stripe mates with the bottom surface of the deck. A scooter deck assembly comprises a deck and an angled front plug. The deck has a front end, a rear end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The angled front plug is attached to the front end of the deck such that the front plug extends substantially beyond the front end of the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Andreas Wegener
  • Patent number: 8764061
    Abstract: A stand assembly (1) to be attached to a personal transport device (100). The device (100) including a base and at least one axle (104). The axle (104) being adapted to support at least one wheel (108). The wheel being adapted to assist movement of said device along a surface. The assembly to be located in use adjacent a centre of mass (XX) of said device and including a pair of arms (5) extending generally parallel to each other and longitudinally towards a bridging member (7) to define a “U” shape. Each arm (5) includes a hole (10) at a free end to engage the axle in use to permit movement of the arms about the axle between a use position and a stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Open Door Solutions Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Jason Paul Apthorpe
  • Patent number: 8740236
    Abstract: A vehicle for infants includes a footboard, a front and rear chassis support fixed to it, wherein each chassis support supports at least one wheel, a steering bar which is connected to the front chassis support, and gripping at the upper portion of the steering bar. The vehicle furthermore includes a seat which is preferably fixed to the steering bar. The invention furthermore relates to a vehicle for infants with two front wheels and at least one, preferably two, rear wheels, wherein the vehicle includes a seat which is preferably fixed to a steering bar of the vehicle, and wherein the vehicle includes gripping at the steering bar which, however, does not function as handle bar, and wherein at least the front chassis support of the vehicle includes a steering mechanism which permits to steer the vehicle by ways of shifting of weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Micro Mobility Systems AG
    Inventor: Jan Willem Anton Ouboter
  • Patent number: 8740242
    Abstract: A posterior walker has an anteriorly open, wheeled frame having a transverse posterior structural member, a left and right forearm support member attached to the frame, and adapted to be aligned with the forearms of a user at an angle wherein the user's wrist is lower than the elbow, and left and right hand grips associated with the left and right forearm support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Biovar Corporation
    Inventor: Flo Slomp
  • Patent number: 8720915
    Abstract: The present application is directed to a device for transporting users having an injured leg across a surface and a method of adjusting the device. An embodiment of the device includes a frame, at least two wheel assemblies, and a support for supporting the knee of the injured leg of the user. The frame may have a top portion and at least two legs. The wheel assemblies may be operatively connected to the legs of the frame. The support may be at least partially supported by the top portion of the frame. The device may include an anti-rotation arrangement that increases the resistance to the rotation of a wheel of at least one of the wheel assemblies to assist alignment of the device with a forward direction when a force is applied by the non-injured leg of the user in a direction that is parallel to the forward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventor: Fidias Diaz
  • Patent number: 8720914
    Abstract: A safety walker that provides a padded top member, a plurality of telescopic legs, a plurality of crossbars between the legs, a removable mesh seat, and a latchable door having a padded upper bar attached atop a U-shaped support base along with accessory attachments, including a holder frame for an oxygen tank, a table, and a receptacle bag. In addition to the telescopic legs, a hinge is disposed at each rear corner of the top member as well as between the crossbars to provide collapsibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Alan C. Heath, Sherrie Heath
  • Patent number: 8708355
    Abstract: A system of attaching a trailing seat attachment to a walker, so a person can sit down while using the walker, without the need to turn around. The system comprising a pair of facing identical wheeled walkers coupled by an extension rod there between, where the walker includes spring loaded casters to restrict rolling when downward forces are applied to the walker seat or grips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Jacqulyn Peterson