Patents by Inventor David C. Wilkie

David C. Wilkie 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: 5758926
    Abstract: The adjustable seating system includes a seat and a stand for people with disabilities. The seat has a base with two side panels and a back positioned adjacent the seat base. The seat back has first and second opposing thoracic supports. The seat base also includes a base extension which may be fitted into the seat base. The seating system may also include a foot support which may be attached to the seat or seat base extension. The seating system also includes an adjustable stand. In operation, the base extension may be attached to the seat by aligning the seat and the base extension and inserting pins which join the base extension and seat. Optionally, the seating system may have a back extension releasably attached to the seat back. The seating system may also have a cushion system to provide comfort and support to the user as well as in providing assistance positioning and posturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Gillette Children's Hospital
    Inventors: David C. Wilkie, Wayne Rydberg, Bruce Tew, Rob Meyer, John Spielman
  • Patent number: 5636900
    Abstract: The adjustable seating system includes a seat and a stand for people with disabilities. The seat has a base with two side panels and a back positioned adjacent the seat base. The seat back has first and second opposing thorasic supports. The seat base also includes a base extension which may be fitted into the seat base. The seating system may also include a foot support which maybe attached to the seat base extension. The seating system also includes an adjustable stand. In operation, the base extension may be attached to the seat by aligning the seat and the base extension and inserting pins which join the base extension and seat. Optionally, the seating system may have a back extension releasably attached to the seat back. The seating system may also have a cushion system to provide comfort and support to the user as well as in providing assistance positioning and posturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Gillette Children's Hospital
    Inventors: David C. Wilkie, Wayne Rydberg, Bruce Tew, Rob Meyer, John Spielman