Patents Assigned to William M. Pitts
  • Restraining device for wheelchairs and the like
    Patent number: 4280731
    Abstract: A restraining device for wheelchairs is disclosed consisting of a plurality of restraining bars for removable attachment to conventional wheelchairs, and designed to prevent an occupant of the wheelchair from moving himself or herself therefrom, or from moving his or her legs and body forwardly in the chair to an undue extent, while allowing sufficient freedom of movement to make the occupant comfortable. The restraining bars are adjustable, both singly and in unison, to various positions in relation to the wheelchair and occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: William M. Pitts
    Inventors: William M. Pitts, Don Herron