Occupant-pushed Patents (Class 280/87.021)
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Patent number: 7347431Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, a skateboard deck comprises a carbon-fiber shell surrounding a longitudinally-extending interior space. The carbon-fiber shell has an upper inner surface and a lower inner surface opposite the upper inner surface; and a longitudinal beam disposed within the interior space. The longitudinal beam has an upper flange bonded to the upper inner surface of the shell, a lower flange bonded to the lower inner surface of the shell, and a web interconnecting the upper flange and the lower flange. The skateboard deck further comprises a generally rigid exterior portion encasing the core member. The exterior portion comprises at least one layer of wood disposed above or below the shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Chomp, Inc.Inventors: Peter Hill, Carlo Lunetta, Scott Jensen, Rodney Mullen
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Patent number: 7344144Abstract: A steering control coupling structure used in a children's wagon having a wheel assembly and a towing bar is disclosed to include a linking bracket affixed to the wheel axle of the wheel assembly, a first adapter affixed to a carriage and pivoted with the carriage to the linking bracket by a pivot device, the first adapter having a circular coupling hole and two 135° sector guide holes at two sides of the circular coupling hole, and a second adapter, which is affixed to the linking bracket around the pivot device and has a circular coupling block coupled to the circular hole of the first adapter and two 45° sector guide blocks respectively inserted into the 135° sector guide holes for forcing the second adapter to bias against the first adapter when the towing bar is biased to force the wheel assembly to change the steering direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Life Style Metal Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hung-Chin Lin
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Patent number: 7338056Abstract: A flexible skateboard may include a pair of direction casters mounted for steering rotation a twistable one piece skateboard. A center section may be made sufficiently narrower than outboard foot support areas which may be twisted by a rider to add energy for rolling motion to wheels in the casters. The center section may also be made sufficiently resistant to twist so that the skateboard may be ridden as a conventional, non-flexible skateboard.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Razor USA, LLCInventors: Robert Chen, Robert A. Hadley
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Patent number: 7334592Abstract: A cane having a base having at least one wheel, a substantially vertical member connected to the base, a brake within the vertical member, the brake including at least one actuator and a brake pad and a hand grip proximate the actuator wherein the brake is engageable by the application of a substantially downward force from a user's hand while the user's hand is on the hand grip and a method for using same. A cane having a brake releasable and engageable by the substantially downward force of a user's hand while the user's hand substantially continuously maintains a grip on the cane and while the user walks beside the cane. A cane having a plurality of hand grips, an upright member connected to the plurality of hand grips, a base, having wheels, connected to the upright member, a brake connected to each of the plurality of hand grips wherein the brake is engageable by a hand having a substantially continuous grip on any of the plurality of hand grips.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: John Tartaglia
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Patent number: 7311319Abstract: A frame has a top portion and lower portions. A wheel assembly includes a front and a rear axle. The wheel assembly also includes a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels. A steering assembly includes a lower tube. The lower tube is coupled to the front axle. The steering assembly includes an upper tube. The upper tube is adjustably received within the lower tube. A cross piece has handles. The handles are adapted to be held by a user for locomotion and for steering. A seat assembly has an upper planar support surface for a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventor: Kathryn McDaniel Ortega
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Patent number: 7308963Abstract: An articulated vehicle includes a rear frame and a front frame linked by an articulation associated with the device for removably locking controlled by a pendular member mounted oscillating on the front frame between a median position for unlocking the articulation and a spaced apart position for locking the articulation, at least when the vehicle is stopped. The vehicle comprises elements for controlling the unlocking of the articulation, at least during start-up, including an auxiliary platform integral in rotation with the rear frame and comprising, at least, two footrests arranged at substantially the same level relative to the ground, on either side of the articulation axis and constituting each, on the side towards which the front frame is inclined, a support for the front frame to be set upright by the vehicle driver, the pendular member returning to its median position for unlocking the articulation.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: 2PInventors: Pierre Patin, Pierre-Armand Patin
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Patent number: 7287767Abstract: A walking aid apparatus includes a pair of rods each having a first end and a second end. A central member is attached to the second ends. A pole is attached to the central member. A rear wheel is rotatably coupled to the pole. A sleeve is attached to each of the first ends. A post extends through the sleeve and is selectively rotated with respect to the sleeve. The post has an upper end positioned above the sleeve and a lower end positioned below the sleeve. A pair of legs is attached to an outer surface of the post below the sleeve. Each of the legs extends downward below the lower end. An axle is attached to the legs. Each of a pair of front wheels is rotatably attached to the axle. A leg receiving member is attached to and extends upwardly from the rods.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Inventors: Kenneth M. Gomes, Mason Gomes
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Publication number: 20070235067Abstract: A rolling walker includes a collapsible frame, a pair of upwardly extending push arms coupled to an upper portion of the frame, and at least one pair of wheel units coupled to a lower portion of the frame. The collapsible frame is configured for movement between an unfolded use position and a folded storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Gale, Joshua Trimble, David Chien, Sean Ho
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Publication number: 20070199586Abstract: A lock assembly is disclosed for use with a foldable walker. The lock assembly includes a lock pin movable between a first position in which the corresponding side member is held in a locked unfolded state and a second position in which the side member is in an unlocked folded state. A lock plate extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the corresponding side member. The lock plate includes an aperture adapted to receive a locking end of the lock pin when the pin is in its first position and a guide trough limiting the side members to rotate relatively in a certain angles. A lever is connected to the lock pin such that when the lever is pushed down, the lock pin is moved from its first position to its second position and holds in the second position to permit rotation of the corresponding side member to its folded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Juei-Chuan Cheng
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Publication number: 20070194547Abstract: A walker for use by those with limited mobility. The walker includes a seat assembly that assists the user in rising from a seated position or sitting from a standing position. The seat assembly is mounted in a frame and includes at least one gas spring mounted between the seat assembly and the frame that deflects the seat assembly while the user is rising from the seat or dampens the deflection of the seat when the user is sitting. The walker may include other capabilities and attachments, including a braking system and mountings for ancillary equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Mark STEINER, James SIGNOR, Michael HELIGMAN, Danielle KOCHER, Tyler BELLAMY
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Publication number: 20070182117Abstract: A sliding device for sliding on the ground down a sloped or inclined surface (grass, dirt, sand, synthetic turf, etc.) has an upper deck and a slide mechanism mounted below and in parallel with the upper deck. The slide mechanism has a slide base of an elongated planar member with opposite radiused ends, and an endless anti-friction belt entrained to slide around the slide base. The belt can be made of high-density plastic, rubber, or a track belt. The slide base surfaces and inner surfaces of the belt may be coated with plastic laminating material to increase slipperiness. The slide base has ends of selected radius of curvature to generate friction forces with the moving belt that provide a “speed limiting” function that slows the device from excessive speeds. In a preferred embodiment, the sliding device is shaped as a body board made of foam material having the slide mechanism recessed in a cavity formed within the bottom of the body to keep the rider's hands or feet from contacting the moving belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventor: Mark Maratta
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Publication number: 20070163633Abstract: A walker apparatus comprised of a first front support leg assembly, a second front support leg assembly, a first sliding joint, a second sliding joint, a central hinge joint, a first rear support leg assembly, a second rear support leg assembly, a first support member, a second support member, a front leg collapsing assembly, and a rear leg collapsing assembly. The walker apparatus is adapted to be is collapsed to a compact shape in a continuous collapsing motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Bradley Gale
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Publication number: 20070164529Abstract: A Walker includes a front fork, a handlebar mounted on an upper end of the front fork, a front wheel mounted on a lower end of the front fork, a support unit mounted on the upper end of the front fork in a downwardly inclined manner, a rear wheel mounted on a lower portion of the support unit, and a seat unit mounted on an upper portion of the support unit. Thus, the Walker is assembled and detached easily and rapidly to facilitate a user mounting and dismantling the Walker. In addition, all of the parts of the Walker are detachable before assembly to reduce the volume largely, thereby greatly decreasing costs of packaging, storage and transportation of the Walker.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Tim Lin
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Patent number: 7213823Abstract: This novel all-terrain, two-wheeled, riding-board provides a safe operating sport-ride to the user. Two large diameter wheels, one fore and one aft, are provided to improve the safety of this novel riding-board. Each wheel has a resilient elastomeric pneumatic tire mounted on each rim. A dual set of smaller stabilizer wheels are mounted outwardly at the rear of the deck to limit the travel and prevent tipping over. The outboard repositionable stabilizer wheels also serve to function as maneuvering devices, where the rider, by shifting his body weight over one of the stabilizing wheels, can decisively change the direction of his descent, either to the left or to the right. A dual foot operated braking system is provided where the brake on each wheel is individually operated. Alternatively, the riding board is equipped with a dual braking system—a cable driven hand-brake and an automatically operated hill-brake.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Inventor: James A. Vujtech
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Patent number: 7201386Abstract: A sled is provided which includes a composition configured for use in the sled. The composition includes a polypropylene copolymer having an IZOD impact resistance from about 0.1 ft lb/in to about 30.0 ft lb/in.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2002Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Mental Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Matt Walker, IV, Melvin Anderson Gross
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Patent number: 7198280Abstract: An electric skateboard is capable of detecting a load applied from a rider accurately without influence from various positions of the rider on the board and without influence from various road conditions. The electric skateboard includes a board arranged to receive a load from the rider, a load detection sensor arranged to detect the load received by the board, a front wheel provided on a lower surface of the board, an arm which rotatably supports the front wheel, a first frame connected with the arm, a second frame fixed to the board, and a shaft connecting the first and second frames. The load detection sensor is sandwiched by the first and second frames. A rear wheel is provided on the lower surface of the board and has a construction that is similar to that of the front wheel.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Nobuo Hara
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Patent number: 7195259Abstract: A skateboard having a front board, a rear board, a connecting element which interconnects the front board and the rear board in a spaced relationship, at least one direction-caster mounted on the underside of each of the front board and the rear board; and the connecting element comprises an elastic member so that the connecting element can be elastically twisted by application of at least one of a twisting or bending force and restores to its original shape when the force is removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Slovie Co., Ltd.Inventor: Singi Gang
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Patent number: 7192039Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for mounting a truck having multiple mounting holes passing therethrough. The assembly includes a pair of removable fasteners and a body having a pair of spaced apart holes. Each of the holes passes through the body, corresponds to a different one of the mounting holes of the truck, and is adapted to receive one of the removable fasteners. A described method for making the assembly includes providing a solid block of a hard substance. A pair of spaced apart holes are formed in the block, wherein each of the holes passes through the block and corresponds to a different one of the mounting holes of the truck. Each of the holes in the block is adapted to receive a removable fastener. A method for attaching a truck to a mating surface via the assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Inventor: Lee William Snedaker
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Patent number: 7188849Abstract: A child transport vehicle and child carrier adapted therefor which enables an adult rider to transport a young child and/or include the child in his/her daily exercise routine. The child transport vehicle has at least three wheels supporting a main structural frame in triangular pattern. The vehicle is characterized by a child carrier adapted for use in combination with the main structural frame such that the child is positioned rearwardly to face an adult rider during operation. The child transport vehicle provides exercise for the adult rider and entertainment/stimulation for the child rider.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Kwi Hoon Lee
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Publication number: 20070052189Abstract: A wheeled vehicle such as a tricycle able to be folded from an in use position to a carryable storage position by connection of steering rod (31) and front wheel strut (32) to the seat (25) in a manner that allows rotational, pivotal and sliding movement of front steering rod (31). The second storage position has the steering rod (31) and front wheel strut (32) with attached wheel (36) and back rear struts (25, 27) with attached wheels folded underneath the seat in a readily carryable format and minimal volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Matthew Golias
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Patent number: 7182352Abstract: A skating training device with a V-shape frame that has a front end and two rear portions with handles. The front end includes a wheeled leg and the rear portions include rear legs that terminate with skating blade assemblies. A brake system includes actuating levers that transmit a force of predetermined magnitude to an elongated bar that is pivotally mounted to the blade assemblies and include a braking teethed plate mounted thereto so that predetermined movements of the actuating lever result in causing the teethed plate member to sink against the ice surface. Optionally, the blade assemblies can be replaced with wheel assemblies for land skating.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Inventor: Jesus Gonzalez
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Patent number: 7172205Abstract: This novel all-terrain, two-wheeled, riding-board provides a safe operating sport-ride to the user. Two large diameter wheels, one fore and one aft, are provided to improve the safety of this novel riding-board. Each wheel has a resilient elastomeric pneumatic tire mounted on each rim. A dual set of smaller stabilizer wheels are mounted outwardly at the rear of the deck to limit the travel and prevent tipping over. The outboard repositionable stabilizer wheels also serve to function as maneuvering devices, where the rider, by shifting his body weight over one of the stabilizing wheels, can decisively change the direction of his descent, either to the left or to the right. A dual foot operated braking system is provided where the brake on each wheel is individually operated.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Inventor: James A. Vujtech
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Publication number: 20070013158Abstract: A assisted walking device is disclosed that is usable by an elderly or mobility impaired person to assist them in walking over various surfaces including paved surfaces, grassy surfaces, unpaved paths or surfaces, and natural terrain. The disclosed assisted walking device includes a frame with a set of four all-terrain wheels, a pair of rearwardly disposed handles over the frame to permit a user to support his/her weight and permitting unimpeded leg motion while walking, a centrally disposed seat for resting, a basket for storing items, and a performance monitoring device. The handles include an actively set and a non-actively set brake, such that the non-actively set brake automatically engages when a user loses control or releases the handle and the actively set brake permits a user to engage the brake to stop or impede motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventor: E. LONIELLO
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Publication number: 20060261569Abstract: Mobility assist devices for moving an individual with limited mobility, or allowing such an individual to move himself or herself, include: a substantially-rigid frame or body assembly having sufficient strength to support the weight of the individual; a plurality of lockable/brakeable rolling members attached to the substantially-rigid frame or body assembly; and a seat member attached to the substantially-rigid frame or body assembly, wherein the seat member includes a seat bottom member and a deployable seat back member that is selectively adjustable from at least a first upright position to a second reclined position, wherein in the second reclined position the seat bottom member and the deployable seat back member are substantially collinear, thereby functioning as a ramp that facilitates loading/unloading of the individual into/out of the seat member and the mobility assist device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventor: Pam Delhotal
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Publication number: 20060237935Abstract: The invention concerns a device in wheeled walker or rollator, comprising a frame member (2) having a lower end (3), a handle support rod (4) having an upper end (5), a brake-control means (6) arranged at the upper end (5) of the handle support rod, said brake-control means (6) being movable between a neutral position and a brake-application position. The rollator comprises a wheel (7) located at the lower end (3) of the frame member, the distance between said wheel (7) and the brake-control means (6) being changeable, a brake element (8) located adjacent the wheel (7), an upper force-transmission member (9) connected to said brake-control means (6), a lower force-transmission member (10) connected to said brake element (8), and a coupling means (11) for coupling-together said upper and said lower force-transmission members (9, 10).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2004Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventor: Torbjorn Lonkvist
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Patent number: 7114734Abstract: A child toy includes a substantially annular base section that has a planar top surface and an outer edge portion integral therewith. The base section includes a plurality of spaced support members extending upwardly from the top surface and further has an inner perimeter spaced inwardly from the outer edge portion. The base section further includes a seat and a foot plate for supporting a foot of a user at an elevated position above ground level. The present invention further includes a substantially annular top section connected to the plurality of support members, and is spaced at a predetermined height from the base section for allowing a child to enter and exit the toy. The toy also includes a plurality of casters connected to the base section and extending downwardly therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Inventor: Gavin Jeal
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Patent number: 7111856Abstract: A mobile support system having a central region that allows the legs to move in an unobstructed manner and providing an upper body support assembly where the weight is distributed between the elbow region and hand region of the individual for a desirable weight distribution for assisted bipedal motion such as walking or running.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Inventor: Gary Graham
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Patent number: 7083177Abstract: A steering knuckle structure includes a front strut, a connecting device, and a sleeve. The front strut has a connecting pipe at the bottom. The connecting device comprises an upper section and a corresponding lower section. Both the upper section and the lower section comprise extending edges with holes thereon. The upper section further comprises a slot for the front strut to insert there through. The lower section is transversely secured on the middle portion of the sleeve for the connecting pipe of the front strut to seat thereon. The upper section and the lower section are secured together to wrap the connecting pipe therein, which enables the front strut to swing relative to the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Far Great Plastics Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ting-Hsing Chen
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Publication number: 20060163829Abstract: A patient support platform provides a solution for healthcare facilities and nursing staff to address patient and staff safety, patient mobility, patient comfort, the availability of patient information, monitoring drugs and therapy provided, and controlling health care expenses. The patient support platform preferably includes a transmission system that allows the patient and/or medical staff member to choose a stop, walk or roll mode. The transmission system preferably includes a drag wheel for applying a braking force in response to a voltage generated by a braking motor. The platform supports a plurality of devices that may be attached or associated with a patient throughout their stay at a healthcare facility. The support platform also preferably includes a mechanism for releasably attaching the support platform to another structure, such as a bed. Embodiments of the present invention include multiple non-medical uses of the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Joseph Livengood, Amy Livengood, Barry Phillips, Theodore Ziemkowski
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Patent number: 7070191Abstract: A twist vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a driving system, and a safety driving arrangement. The driving system includes a transmission member, having an upper portion connected to a steering member, rotatably supported by the vehicle frame. The safety driving arrangement includes a twisting member connected to a lower portion of the transmission member, a driving wheel assembly rotatably connected to two rear side portions of the twisting member, and a front stabilizing wheel rotatably and suspendedly supported at a front portion of the vehicle frame with a safety distance between the safety wheel assembly and the lower portion of said transmission member, so as to prevent the twist vehicle from flipping over when the twist vehicle is moving.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Inventor: Jar Chen Wang
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Patent number: 7040637Abstract: A rollator with a tubular frame assembly includes a pair of U-shaped side frames connected by a front brace. Each side frame has a cross bar that extends between front legs and back legs of the frame. The side frames are pivotably attached to the front brace so that the side frames can fold inwardly. The rollator has a molded rigid seat that is mounted on pivot brackets to allow it to pivot upwardly out of the way of the user. The pivot brackets have an offset axis of rotation so that the seat is arranged in a curved area of the front brace when pivoted upwardly.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: John Owens, Robert R. Bly, Kevin S. Wysocki
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Patent number: 7021651Abstract: A stroller has a direction-limiting device including a direction-limiting element movable relative to a stroller frame between a limiting position, where the direction-limiting element is inserted into a limiting hole in a wheel-supporting member of a wheel unit so as to prevent rotation of the wheel-supporting member relative to the stroller frame, and a release position, where the direction-limiting element is removed from the limiting hole so as to permit the rotation of the wheel-supporting member relative to the stroller frame. A control device includes an adjusting member disposed on an upper portion of a handle unit of the stroller frame, and a pull cord disposed between the adjusting member and the direction-limiting element. The adjusting member is operable to move the direction-limiting element between the limiting position and the release position.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Inventor: Red Lan
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Patent number: 7021638Abstract: A twist vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a driving system, and a safety driving arrangement. The driving system includes a transmission member, having an upper portion connected to a steering member, rotatably supported by the vehicle frame. The safety driving arrangement includes a twisting member connected to a lower portion of the transmission member, a driving wheel assembly rotatably connected to two rear side portions of the twisting member, and a front stabilizing wheel rotatably and suspendedly supported at a front portion of the vehicle frame with a safety distance between the safety wheel assembly and the lower portion of said transmission member, so as to prevent the twist vehicle from flipping over when the twist vehicle is moving.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Inventor: Jar Chen Wang
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Patent number: 7017923Abstract: A machine or wagon for carrying, holding and transporting articles that also can be transformed into a bench for sitting. With a rectangular base, four wheels mounted on the bottom of the base, two of the four wheels are pivotal with a handle attached to pull and steer the wagon. Two removable wagon walls that mount on the rectangular base, each removable wagon wall mounts on one side and one end of the rectangular base, both removable wagon walls are pinned together to form a rectangular box opened at the top for holding articles, and removable wagon walls are repositioned and pinned on the wagons rectangular base ends to form a bench for sitting on.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Inventor: Robert Alan Holman
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Patent number: 7007962Abstract: A child's swaying bike includes a seat, two rear rollers, a center rod, two front rollers, and a handlebar. The bike can move forward by swaying of the center rod to the right and the left. The handlebar can be pivotally connected quickly with the center rod by inserting a pivot to simplify the structure of the child's swaying bike. The handlebar has an intermediate horizontal potion and two L-shaped side portions extending from the two ends of the intermediate horizontal portion. The two L-shaped side portions are symmetrically positioned to let a child ride and sway safely and stably on the seat, designed to conform to ergonomics.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Cargee Enterprises Co., Ltd.Inventor: Aei-Sheng Lai
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Patent number: 7001313Abstract: A recreational assistance device having a streamline shaped substantially open main body with four large pneumatic tires to allow the device to move easily over rough terrain. The device is equipped with a braking system including at least one brake handle. A safety harness may be secured to the braking system and worn by a user to automatically actuate the braking system if the person falls, slips or stumbles when jogging or walking. The handle bars and other upper portions of the device are preferably padded and the rear wheels have associated movable stops to allow the device to be stopped and held in a rest or stop position. The four-wheel recreational assistance device may be provided with telescoping supporting arms for a carrying bag for holding packages or other materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Inventor: Gary M. Crnkovich
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Patent number: 7000930Abstract: A tandem-wheeled riding device includes first and second riding wheel assemblies secured to a bottom surface of a platform for supporting a rider. At least one of the riding wheel assemblies is swivelly coupled to the platform to provide aggressive turning agility to the device. The device further includes at least two outrigger wheel assemblies coupled to the platform and biased toward the riding surface to improve stability of the riding device during sharp turns.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Inventor: Johnnie L. Smith
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Publication number: 20060033297Abstract: A mobile vehicle for use by a person having one disabled leg includes a transverse member mounted for pivotable movement with respect to the vehicle's front wheel to allow the vehicle to be folded into a more compact configuration when it is not in use. The vehicle also includes a leg rest whose vertical position can be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventor: Michael Miller
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Patent number: 6979005Abstract: Stackable dollies that each include a platform component having a plurality of indentations that is structured to receive wheel components of other dollies are provided. Stackable dolly systems and related methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Chriscott Supply, Inc.Inventor: Steve McLerran
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Publication number: 20050248110Abstract: A physical therapy scooter that includes a lower safety skirt extending along side the wheels to prevent the patient's hands from being pinched by the wheels when the scooter is in motion. The scooter can be made of readily available materials and has a relatively simple construction. Thus, the scooter can be produced relatively inexpensively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2004Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventor: John Stouffer
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Publication number: 20050217409Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for controlling a brake (11) of a wheeled walking frame (10) provided with a handle (12), including a control device (25) movably connected to the brake (11) via a connector (24) for controlling the braking effect using hand power, the control device (25) being displaceable between an idle position without braking effect and at least one braking position for braking effect. The control device (25) is movably connected to a cover (23) of the handle (12), which cover (23) is designed for receiving and partially encasing the control device (25), the control device (25) being, in the idle position, at least partially retracted into the cover (23) so that the cover (23) and the control device (25) form the handle (25). Furthermore, the control device (25) is displaceable from the idle position further into the cover (23) to the braking position while effecting the connector (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventors: Patrik Andersson, Sven-Inge Kjell, Joakim Andersson
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Patent number: 6948727Abstract: A collapsible walker for providing a user with a walking aid that would be designed for greater comfort and mobility. The collapsible walker includes a base assembly that has perimeter wall. The base member is substantially hollow. The base assembly substantially encircles a user. A plurality of wheels is operationally coupled to a lower end of the base assembly. The plurality of wheels facilitating rolling the base assembly along a horizontal support surface such as a floor. A hand hold portion is operationally coupled to an upper end of the base assembly. The hand hold portion facilitating assistance by a care-giver during use.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Inventor: Bettelou D. Bakken
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Publication number: 20050156395Abstract: The present invention provides a pair of arm rest platforms and vertical handles so the user of a rolling walker can have added or alternate support not provided by a conventional rolling walker or rollator. The arm rest platforms are supported at a vertical distance above the conventional walker by providing a pair of arm rest frames each extending between the main frame of the conventional walker and a respective arm rest platform. The arm rest frames each includes an main arm rest frame member carried by the main frame of the conventional walker and an arm rest support member to carry the arm rest platform and vertical handles. The conventional hand brakes can also be relocated; to be operated when gripping the vertical handles. The arm rest platforms can be adjusted in both horizontally and vertically with respect to the main frame of the conventional walker for better distribution of the user's weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventor: David Bohn
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Publication number: 20050121873Abstract: A cart for an injured person is provided. The cart includes a frame, a leg support member coupled to the frame, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame. The plurality of wheels is moveable between a first asymmetrical position relative to the frame and a second asymmetrical position relative to the frame, thereby accommodating a person having a non-ambulatory lower left leg or a non-ambulatory lower right leg, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventor: Michael Miller
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Patent number: 6896272Abstract: A cart for transporting pet carriers. The cart includes a tray that has a generally rectangular bottom wall and a peripheral wall. A pet carrier securely rests in the tray. The tray has a front wall, a back wall, and a pair of side walls. The front wall has a pair of slots. Each of the side walls has a pair of semicircular grooves along a bottom edge of each of the side walls. Each of the grooves are located adjacent the front and back walls. A handle is pivotally coupled to the front wall. The handle is telescoping such that a length of the handle is selectively variable. The handle is pivotable through each of the slots and positionable on a top surface of the bottom wall. Wheels are rotatably coupled to the tray and are positioned in the grooves. An outer side of the wheels is flush with a corresponding one of the side walls.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Inventor: Jacqueline J. Burton
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Publication number: 20050098972Abstract: A child transport vehicle and child carrier adapted therefor which enables an adult rider to transport a young child and/or include the child in his/her daily exercise routine. The child transport vehicle has at least three wheels supporting a main structural frame in triangular pattern. The vehicle is characterized by a child carrier adapted for use in combination with the main structural frame such that the child is positioned rearwardly to face an adult rider during operation. The child transport vehicle provides exercise for the adult rider and entertainment/stimulation for the child rider.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2003Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventor: Kwi Lee
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Patent number: 6877519Abstract: A collapsible side wheeled walker accommodates a user walking to one side of the walker while holding the walker and supporting at least a portion of the user's weight on the walker. The walker can be collapsed in a tripod-like manner into a compact configuration that is easily transported and stowed.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventor: Daniel J. Fink
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Patent number: 6875158Abstract: A twist vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a connecting member rotatably mounted thereon, and a steering wheel shaft support arrangement, wherein the steering wheel shaft support arrangement includes a steering wheel shaft supporting frame, having a guiding slot formed thereon, detachably mounting the steering wheel shaft supporting frame on the vehicle frame, in such a manner that when the steering wheel shaft supporting frame is mounted on the vehicle frame, an upper control portion of the connecting member is slidably passed through the guiding slot, so as to substantially support the connecting member with respect to the vehicle frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Inventor: Jar Chen Wang
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Patent number: 6871863Abstract: A children's wagon featuring a cup holder has a molded plastic body and side, front and rear walls. The walls include inner and outer panels and the outer panel of one of the side walls has three wells formed therein. Three corresponding cavities are formed in the inner panel and the wells and cavities communicate via three bores. An E-shaped bracket features three legs that are connected to outer sections so that two openings are defined to receive beverage containers or the like. Each leg features an end with a pin positioned thereon. Each pin has an enlarged head portion. The bracket is secured to the wall with the ends of the legs engaging the cavities, the pins passing through the bores and the enlarged pin head portions positioned within the wells. Curved surfaces are molded in the inner panel and face the bracket openings and a ledge is molded in the inner panel and positioned below the bracket. A sticker or the like placed on the outer panel covers the wells.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Radio Flyer INCInventor: Frederick J. Michelau
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Patent number: 6860497Abstract: A twist vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a driving system, and a safety driving arrangement. The driving system includes a transmission member, having an upper portion connected to a steering member, rotatably supported by the vehicle frame. The safety driving arrangement includes a twisting member connected to a lower portion of the transmission member, a driving wheel assembly rotatably connected to two rear side portions of the twisting member, and a front stabilizing wheel rotatably and suspendedly supported at a front portion of the vehicle frame with a safety distance between the safety wheel assembly and the lower portion of said transmission member, so as to prevent the twist vehicle from flipping over when the twist vehicle is moving.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventor: Jar Chen Wang