Patents Assigned to Protostar, Inc.
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Patent number: 10307321Abstract: A collapsible wheeled walker with two side frames and two height adjustable upper body supports. The apparatus includes a seat that is slidably attached to the two side frames and is movable between a front position to facilitate an ample walking space inside the frames and a rear position for a user to sit. The apparatus may include an X-folder that facilitates collapsing the walker to a small footprint for storage and transportation. It may also include a left forearm gutter and a right forearm gutter as part of the upper body supports that give the user an upright walking posture for health benefits.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: ProtoStar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Yichuan Pan, Peter James Fellingham, Zelin Zhang, Craig Timothy Shugert, David Michael Petersen
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Publication number: 20190105221Abstract: A collapsible wheeled walker with two side frames and two height adjustable upper body supports. The apparatus includes a seat that is slidably attached to the two side frames and is movable between a front position to facilitate an ample walking space inside the frames and a rear position for a user to sit. The apparatus may include an X-folder that facilitates collapsing the walker to a small footprint for storage and transportation. It may also include a left forearm gutter and a right forearm gutter as part of the upper body supports that give the user an upright walking posture for health benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: ProtoStar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Yichuan Pan, Peter James Fellingham, Zelin Zhang, Craig Timothy Shugert, David Michael Petersen
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Publication number: 20190105220Abstract: A collapsible Wheeled Walker with two side frames and two height adjustable upper body supports. The apparatus includes a plurality of wheel direction locks each coupled to a wheel and adapted to lock the wheel in fixed moving direction or to release the wheel to turn freely. The apparatus may include a seat that is slidably attached to the two side frames and is movable between a front position for walking inside the frames and a rear position sitting. The apparatus may be converted to a transport chair by locking front wheel and releasing the rear wheels, and sliding the movable seat to the rear position. It may include an X-folder that facilitates collapsing the Walker to a small footprint. It may also include two forearm gutters as part of the upper body supports that give the user an upright walking posture for health benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: ProtoStar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Yichuan Pan, Peter James Fellingham, Zelin Zhang, David Allen Purcell, David Michael Petersen, Scott Allen Rieger
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Publication number: 20190105222Abstract: A rollator including a frame having first and second side frames extending along respective ones of a pair of planes. First and second upper body supports are coupled to and disposable at an adjustable height above the frame. A pair of forearm gutters are coupled to respective ones of the first and second upper body supports for engaging and supporting a respective forearm of the user during use. Each forearm gutter includes a peripheral edge, a forward midpoint on the peripheral edge, and a rearward midpoint on the peripheral edge. Each forearm gutter defines a longitudinal axis bisecting the respective forearm gutter and passing through the forward midpoint and the rearward midpoint. The forward midpoint and the rearward midpoint on each forearm gutter fall between the pair of planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan
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Publication number: 20180360686Abstract: A collapsible upright wheeled walker with adjustable armrests that support sufficient user upper-body weight to facilitate a natural upright gait and provide unassisted mobility for a wide range of mobility-impaired individuals. The apparatus may be easily and quickly folded (and unfolded) and may include bilateral stabilizing wheel suspensions to facilitate navigation over uneven terrain. The apparatus includes a frame-stiffening folder assembly and may also include mechanical brakes, an adjustable upper armrest assembly with removable padded forearm supports and two pairs of handles, at least one of which is disposed sufficiently forward to place the user within the polygonal footprint defined by the front and rear wheels to provide support without leaning, stooping, or risking falls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan, David A Purcell, Nebojsa Sataric
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Publication number: 20180280226Abstract: A collapsible upright wheeled walker with adjustable armrests that support sufficient user upper-body weight to facilitate a natural upright gait and provide unassisted mobility for a wide range of mobility-impaired individuals. The apparatus may be easily and quickly folded (and unfolded) and may include bilateral stabilizing wheel suspensions to facilitate navigation over uneven terrain. The apparatus includes a frame-stiffening folder assembly and may also include mechanical brakes, an adjustable upper armrest assembly with removable padded forearm supports and two pairs of handles, at least one of which is disposed sufficiently forward to place the user within the polygonal footprint defined by the front and rear wheels to provide support without leaning, stooping, or risking falls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan, David A Purcell, Nebojsa Sataric
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Patent number: 10085909Abstract: A collapsible upright wheeled walker with adjustable armrests that support sufficient user upper-body weight to facilitate a natural upright gait and provide unassisted mobility for a wide range of mobility-impaired individuals. The apparatus may be easily and quickly folded (and unfolded) and may include bilateral stabilizing wheel suspensions to facilitate navigation over uneven terrain. The apparatus includes a frame-stiffening folder assembly and may also include mechanical brakes, an adjustable upper armrest assembly with removable padded forearm supports and two pairs of handles, at least one of which is disposed sufficiently forward to place the user within the polygonal footprint defined by the front and rear wheels to provide support without leaning, stooping, or risking falls.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan, David A Purcell, Nebojsa Sataric
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Publication number: 20170319424Abstract: A collapsible upright wheeled walker with adjustable armrests that support sufficient user upper-body weight to facilitate a natural upright gait and provide unassisted mobility for a wide range of mobility-impaired individuals. The apparatus may be easily and quickly folded (and unfolded) and may include bilateral stabilizing wheel suspensions to facilitate navigation over uneven terrain. The apparatus includes a frame-stiffening folder assembly and may also include mechanical brakes, an adjustable upper armrest assembly with removable padded forearm supports and two pairs of handles, at least one of which is disposed sufficiently forward to place the user within the polygonal footprint defined by the front and rear wheels to provide support without leaning, stooping, or risking falls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan, David A Purcell, Nebojsa Sataric
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Publication number: 20170258664Abstract: An upright wheeled walker with bilateral stabilizing wheel suspensions, and an automatic braking system integrated with obstacle avoidance systems, terrain sensors and user feedback controls. The walker provides user upper body weight support in a wheeled walker with a user safety system including a plurality of sensor, processor and control elements and an automatic braking system for avoiding unseen obstacles and automatic speed limiting on inclines.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventor: David A. Purcell
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Publication number: 20170065479Abstract: An adjustable wheel suspension assembly for a wheeled walker providing both lateral and longitudinal stability under load. With a calibrated spring preload adjustment, the wheel suspension assembly provides lateral stability for any particular user body weight and a wheel deflection working stroke sufficient to absorb wheel shocks over irregular terrain. The wheel suspension assembly is particularly advantageous for upright wheeled walkers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan
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Patent number: 9585807Abstract: A collapsible upright wheeled walker with adjustable armrests that support sufficient user upper-body weight to facilitate a natural upright gait and provide unassisted mobility for a wide range of mobility-impaired individuals. The apparatus may be easily and quickly folded (and unfolded) and may include bilateral stabilizing wheel suspensions to facilitate navigation over uneven terrain. The apparatus includes a frame-stiffening folder assembly and may also include mechanical brakes, an adjustable upper armrest assembly with removable padded forearm supports and two pairs of handles, at least one of which is disposed sufficiently forward to place the user within the polygonal footprint defined by the front and rear wheels to provide support without leaning, stooping, or risking falls.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan, David A Purcell, Nebojsa Sataric
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Publication number: 20160331626Abstract: A collapsible upright wheeled walker with adjustable armrests that support sufficient user upper-body weight to facilitate a natural upright gait and provide unassisted mobility for a wide range of mobility-impaired individuals. The apparatus may be easily and quickly folded (and unfolded) and may include bilateral stabilizing wheel suspensions to facilitate navigation over uneven terrain. The apparatus includes a frame-stiffening folder assembly and may also include mechanical brakes, an adjustable upper armrest assembly with removable padded forearm supports and two pairs of handles, at least one of which is disposed sufficiently forward to place the user within the polygonal footprint defined by the front and rear wheels to provide support without leaning, stooping, or risking falls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan, David A. Purcell, Nebojsa Sataric