Patents Assigned to Succession of Edmond E. Himel, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6595398
    Abstract: A vehicle-mounted wheelchair rack assembly with lifting capabilities for transporting a folded wheelchair at the rear of a vehicle. The rack assembly integrates a jack assembly into a stationary L-shaped frame coupled to the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the jack assembly is coupled to a telescopic T-joint member wherein actuation of the jack assembly moves a vertical casing of the T-joint member along a vertical strut member of the L-shaped frame. The vertical strut member has a longitudinal opening or channel which has a length that defines a continuous range for lifting or elevating or, alternately, lowering the T-joint member and a folded wheelchair strapped to the T-joint member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Succession of Edmond E. Himel, Jr.
    Inventor: Edmond E. Himel, Jr.