Patents by Inventor Christeen Barr

Christeen Barr 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).

  • Reclining wheelchair
    Patent number: 7306251
    Abstract: A wheelchair has a reclined configuration and an upright configuration. In the upright configuration, the seat of the wheelchair is at least substantially perpendicular to a back support and located at a first elevation. An actuator is useful to lift the seat during the movement to the reclined configuration to a second elevation higher than the first elevation. Outriggers move to load bearing position in the reclined configuration to assist in supporting weight on the back support. An installed litter is useful in assisting patient movement to and from the wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: JLG, LLC
    Inventors: D. Anthony Bright, Christeen Barr
  • Reclining wheelchair
    Publication number: 20060113746
    Abstract: A wheelchair has a reclined configuration and an upright configuration. In the upright configuration, the seat of the wheelchair is at least substantially perpendicular to a back support and located at a first elevation. An actuator is useful to lift the seat during the movement to the reclined configuration to a second elevation higher than the first elevation. Outriggers move to load bearing position in the reclined configuration to assist in supporting weight on the back support. An installed litter is useful in assisting patient movement to and from the wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: D. Bright, Christeen Barr