Patents by Inventor Desmond Ignatius Hackett

Desmond Ignatius Hackett 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).

  • Wheel chair transport vehicle
    Patent number: 6071064
    Abstract: A vehicle (1) for the transport of persons in wheel chairs, the vehicle (1) being of the panel van type with a side loading door (7). The vehicle (1) is modified by removing the chassis or sub-frame adjacent the door opening (3), installing a lifting platform (9) within the confines of the vehicle for access through the door opening (3), and providing a door (7) hinged from the roof, the door having strengthening members (26) such that when in the closed position of the door (7), the strength and rigidity of the vehicle (1), as a result of removing the chassis or sub-frame, is restored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventor: Desmond Ignatius Hackett