Patents by Inventor Dwight O. Sata

Dwight O. Sata 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).

  • Latch and release mechanism for wheelchair footrest
    Patent number: 4722572
    Abstract: A latch and release mechanism, for releasably locking a footrest assembly relative to a wheelchair frame member, includes a locking pin supported by the frame member and spring biased into engagement with the footrest assembly, and a release lever pivotally mounted to the frame member. One end of the release lever is positioned to disengage the locking pin against the spring force. At the other end of the lever is a large, flat actuator pad, located for convenient access by a wheelchair occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1988
    Assignee: Theradyne Corporation
    Inventor: Dwight O. Sata