Patents by Inventor Audrey L. Nelson

Audrey L. Nelson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6623022
    Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Robert P. Jensen
  • Patent number: 6604750
    Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Robert P. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20030030251
    Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Robert P. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20020024196
    Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Robert P. Jensen
  • Patent number: 6176508
    Abstract: The frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The arm supports at each side pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be locked and unlocked by a lever. A heel support is pivotally mounted at the front of the chair and is movable from a depending stored position to a generally horizontal use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Mark Cors