Patents Assigned to API CZ S.R.O.
  • Patent number: 11963913
    Abstract: A foldable ramp for wheelchair access to a passenger car door, can include an entry platform which can be arranged an entry positon where the ramp is folded out of the car to allow wheelchair access to the car, a transport position where the entry platform is arranged in the car in an upright position, and a passive position where the entry platform is arranged in the car in a lying positon. The ramp can include a pivoting mechanism to mount the platform to the car, and can include an interlock configured to allow movement of the platform relative to the car and fix the platform relative to at least a section of the car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: API CZ S.R.O.
    Inventor: Marek Huisl
  • Patent number: 11951050
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a foldable ramp may include a swivel lifting arm being biased in a passive position of the foldable ramp and being activatable for releasing and transmitting its bias into a lifting force on the foldable ramp. The foldable ramp may be for providing wheelchair access to a passenger car rear door. The foldable ramp can be swivelled between several positions including a passive position in which the foldable ramp is arranged in the car in a lying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: API CZ S.R.O.
    Inventor: Miroslav Bartos
  • Publication number: 20230372168
    Abstract: A base floor part for carrying a wheelchair may be adapted to be connected to a body of an automobile. The automobile may include a battery for providing at least part of a driving force of the automobile. The base floor part may be configured such that the base floor part may be arranged at least partly above the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: API CZ s.r.o.
    Inventors: Jiri Svec, Miroslav Bartos
  • Patent number: 11819463
    Abstract: A base floor part made of plastic or composite material for a replacement floor for enlarging a rear cargo space of a motor vehicle, such as a compact car or an off-road vehicle, on which a wheelchair can be stored, is described. The base floor part may be connected to the vehicle body. The base floor part may include a preformed marking at which a front end portion can be separated to enable coupling with an extension floor part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: API CZ S.R.O.
    Inventors: Miroslav Bartos, Marek Huisl
  • Publication number: 20220241121
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a foldable ramp may include a swivel lifting arm being biased in a passive position of the foldable ramp and being activatable for releasing and transmitting its bias into a lifting force on the foldable ramp. The foldable ramp may be for providing wheelchair access to a passenger car rear door. The foldable ramp can be swivelled between several positions including a passive position in which the foldable ramp is arranged in the car in a lying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: API CZ s.r.o.
    Inventor: Miroslav Bartos
  • Publication number: 20220047437
    Abstract: A base floor part made of plastic or composite material for a replacement floor for enlarging a rear cargo space of a motor vehicle, such as a compact car or an off-road vehicle, on which a wheelchair can be stored, is described. The base floor part may be connected to the vehicle body. The base floor part may include a preformed marking at which a front end portion can be separated to enable coupling with an extension floor part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: API CZ s.r.o.
    Inventors: Miroslav Bartos, Marek Huisl
  • Publication number: 20210145664
    Abstract: A foldable ramp for wheelchair access to a passenger car door, can include an entry platform which can be arranged an entry positon where the ramp is folded out of the car to allow wheelchair access to the car, a transport position where the entry platform is arranged in the car in an upright position, and a passive position where the entry platform is arranged in the car in a lying positon. The ramp can include a pivoting mechanism to mount the platform to the car, and can include an interlock configured to allow movement of the platform relative to the car and fix the platform relative to at least a section of the car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: API CZ S.R.O.
    Inventor: Marek Huisl