Patents by Inventor Bernard Pillot

Bernard Pillot 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).

  • Motorized assistance device adaptable on an elevator wheelchair and elevator wheelchair incorporating same
    Patent number: 5556121
    Abstract: A motorized assistance device for use on an elevator wheelchair for handicapped persons includes a supporting cradle intended to be fitted on the chassis of the wheelchair; a motorization unit mounted on the cradle and including a mobile member, with reversible displacement, operatively connected to a transmission; at least one articulated system actuated by the transmission and including a first set of levers intended to act on articulated structure of the wheelchair, and a second set of levers actuated by the first set of levers and intended to act on a maneuvering assembly; and a unit for controlling operation of the motorization unit. The device is particularly applicable to manually controlled wheelchairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: International Diffusion Consommateurs I.D.C.
    Inventor: Bernard Pillot
  • Body-supporting device for wheelchair for handicapped person comprising a structure allowing an upright position
    Patent number: 4623194
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with assistance to handicapped persons. The body-supporting device for wheelchair for handicapped person is characterized in that it comprises: a first set of means comprising two rigid segments, each mounted on the backrest by an articulated system which blocks the segment in a vertical orientation as armrest or horizontal orientation as thoracic half-belt, and a second set of means comprising two cradel elements adapted to be immobilized in the same horizontal plane in alignment to form open leg guards fitting over the front of the subject's legs. The invention is applicable to wheelchairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: International Diffusion Consommateur
    Inventor: Bernard Pillot
  • Elevator device for wheelchair and wheelchair incorporating same
    Patent number: 4569556
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with assistance to handicapped persons. The device according to the invention is in the form of an articulated structure comprising two symmetrical lateral systems each comprising a first deformable quadrilateral, a second deformable quadrilateral, a trilateral, an elastic member and a manoeuvring assembly. The invention is applicable to wheelchairs for handicapped persons or invalids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Societe a Responsabilite Limitee International Diffusion Consommateur I.D.C
    Inventor: Bernard Pillot
  • Extendible structure forming shelter adaptable on the roof or top of an automobile vehicle
    Patent number: 4366979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extendible structure forming shelter adaptable on the roof or top of an automobile vehicle, wherein the structure comprises a lower shell and an upper shell which are connected to each other by articulated assemblies each comprising two arms and a return member urging said arms into open position. The invention is more particularly applicable to camping/caravanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1983
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme: Fralch
    Inventor: Bernard Pillot