Patents Assigned to Guardian Products, Inc.
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Patent number: 5560627Abstract: A low-cost wheelchair that is formed from side members made from continuous, bent single pieces of tubing that is formed to create a loop, and crimped at the juncture where the loop is formed. An axle is mounted at the juncture of each loop, and a large rear wheel is mounted on each axle.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1993Date of Patent: October 1, 1996Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Zatulovsky, Curtis A. Robinson, Sr., Robert W. Renolds, Jr., Robert Dingley, David St. George
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Patent number: 5530975Abstract: A sling for a patient lifter has a generally U-shape with two leg straps and at least two side straps to permit the positioning of the patient in a comfortable position. The side straps are located on opposite sides of the sling and include at least two loops.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1995Date of Patent: July 2, 1996Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Firebaugh, Jim R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5433235Abstract: A foldable and lockable walker is disclosed that includes a pair of locking members provided on the cross-brace and cooperatively engaged to the horizontal portion of the side supports. The locking member receives a spring biased pin to lock the side supports against relative movement with respect to the cross-brace.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1993Date of Patent: July 18, 1995Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Zivko Miric, Leo Zatulovsky, Cuong Bui
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Patent number: 5396670Abstract: A sting for a patient lifter has a generally U-shape with two leg straps and at least two side straps to permit the positioning of the patient in a comfortable position. The side straps are located on opposite sides of the sling and include at least two loops.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1993Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Firebaugh, Jim R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5381813Abstract: An adjustable hand grip is provided that can slide along the vertical supports of an orthopedic crutch. The hand grip can be easily fixed to the supports at different vertical elevations to accommodate the user by using a locking member that includes a pin that is biased inwardly into apertures provided on the vertical supports.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1993Date of Patent: January 17, 1995Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Zivko Miric, Cuong Bui, Stephen J. Eynon
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Patent number: 5343573Abstract: An integrally molded unitary stackable commode chair comprises a seat with a central opening, four legs, a back rest, and two armrests that have a greater vertical elevation at the chair front than at the rear. The seat comprises subjacent ribs to provide strength and durability. The seat also has a slightly resilient transition zone that partially borders the central opening and is free from subjacent ribs and gussets.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1992Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Assignee: Guardian Products Inc.Inventors: Eric P. Rose, Stuart Karten, Alfredo Nuno
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Patent number: 5339850Abstract: A hand grip for canes, crutches, walkers, outrigger skis, tools, etc., includes an elongated body possessing an axially inner end provided with a recess configured for partially receiving an elongated cylindrical support member of the ambulation aid, and an axially outer end including an enlarged circular ridge for preventing axial displacement of a user's hand. A mounting post extends axially through the body, transversely securing the hand grip to the support member. An obliquely forwardly and downwardly inclined platform on an upper side of the body adjacent the inner end applies a major portion of the user's weight to the hypothenar muscles of the user's hand. A depression formed axially outwardly of the platform provides a downwardly and axially outwardly curving concave load bearing surface for engagement with thenar muscles of a hand of a user such that the thumb of the user's hand is maintained in a palmar abducted orientation.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1992Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventor: Steven H. Mertz
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Patent number: 5301968Abstract: A mobile support device for a handicapped person and rollable on a reaction surface, the mobile support device comprises first and second longitudinally extending frame sections oriented in spaced relationship. A back support portion extends transversely between and is coupled with the first and second frame sections. A seat portion extends transversely between and is secured to the first and second frame sections. A wheel assembly is mounted on the frame sections so as to engage the reaction surface. The wheel assembly includes a pair of front caster wheels, a pair of rear caster wheels and a pair of central wheels. Each of the central wheels has a fixed transverse axis of rotation and is positioned intermediate the front and rear caster wheels to inhibit transverse motion. Each of the frame section carries one of the front caster wheels, one of the central wheels and one of the rear caster wheels. Each of the wheels has a lowermost tangent lying in a common plane.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1991Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Adele E. Ward, J. R. Kingsley Ward, Kevin R. Lunau, Jeffrey D. Stringer, A. Edward Moore, Victor J. Irving
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Patent number: 5299589Abstract: Described is an orthopedic crutch with an adjustable hand grip that can slide along the vertical supports and be fixed to the supports at different vertical elevations to accommodate the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1992Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventor: Leo Zatulovsky
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Patent number: 5291910Abstract: An adjustable hand grip that can slide along the vertical supports of an orthopedic crutch is provided. The hand grip can be easily fixed to the supports at different vertical elevations to accommodate the user by providing a sleeve that surrounds and slides over each vertical support. Each sleeve has an aperture that can be aligned with the apertures in the vertical support. A bracket that extends between the vertical supports rigidly connects the sleeves. A locking member for locking the sleeve to a vertical support is provided and comprises a generally U-shaped clamp that surrounds a portion of the sleeve and a pin that can be inserted through aligned apertures in the sleeve and vertical support so that the hand grip is firmly fixed to the vertical support.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1993Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Cuong Bui, Jim R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5289596Abstract: A commode chair of unitary molded plastic construction having chair legs, a seat and a chair back. The seat comprises an upper and a lower seat section, at least one of which comprises a toilet seat with a central opening. The toilet seat has a seating surface sculpted and configured in molded form to accommodate and support the posterior of the human anatomy in the seating position. A commode bucket is provided which is supported by the lower seat section and depends downwardly through the central opening therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1993Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Eric P. Rose, David Hodge
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Patent number: 5273063Abstract: A fold-down detachable utility tray for invalid walkers is disclosed, comprising a generally rectangular tray frame in combination with a pair of locking, fold-down arms each having spring clips for securement to the upright members of an invalid walker. In one preferred embodiment, the center of gravity of the tray is located over the pivot point of the locking arms, so that the weight of objects placed on the tray causes the arms to lock more tightly, promoting stability of the tray. The locking arms each comprise an elongated angle bracket provided with a pivot. An actuator arm has a first end movably connected to the pivot and a second end slidingly engaged in a slot in the tray frame. One end of the slot is provided with a upwardly extending locking notch to hold the arm in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1991Date of Patent: December 28, 1993Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: C. P. Farr, Nate Ellena, Jim R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5197152Abstract: A commode chair of unitary molded plastic construction having chair legs, a seat and a chair back. The seat comprises an upper and a lower seat section, at least one of which comprises a toilet seat with a central opening. The toilet seat has a seating surface sculpted and configured in molded form to accommodate and support the posterior of the human anatomy in the seating position. A commode bucket is provided which is supported by the lower seat section and depends downwardly through the central opening therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1991Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Eric P. Rose, David Hodge
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Patent number: 4996727Abstract: A disposable waste bag having a flexible enclosure secured around the perimeter of an opening in a semirigid sheet of material. The semirigid sheet is foldable along a line across the middle to allow the bag to be opened and placed in position on a portable commode or bedpan. After use, the two halves of semirigid sheet material are brought together and secured to seal the bag. A gelling compound is included in the bag to solidify any liquid material deposited in it.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1989Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventor: Cynthia M. Wyatt
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Patent number: 4907794Abstract: A foldable rolling walker having a high crossbar for easier walking convenience, height adjustable handles centered over offset wheels for greater stability, lockable pivoting front wheels and reversible brakes. The overall design is compact, lightweight and very stable. The walker includes a seat removably mounted between the side frames of the walker by collar clamps secured to the frame of the walker.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1987Date of Patent: March 13, 1990Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventor: Eric P. Rose
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Patent number: D310646Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1988Date of Patent: September 18, 1990Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventor: Eric P. Rose
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Patent number: D324946Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1990Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventor: Stuart Karten
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Patent number: D339468Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1991Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventor: Steven H. Mertz
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Patent number: D355985Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1993Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Karten, Eric P. Rose
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Patent number: D357361Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1993Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: Guardian Products, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Karten, Eric P. Rose