Patents by Inventor Emmett A. Jessome

Emmett A. Jessome 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).

  • Center footrest for a wheelchair
    Patent number: 8191913
    Abstract: A center footrest apparatus for use on an existing wheelchair comprises a foot resting plate arranged in a sling-like manner and attached to each side of the chair frame. The apparatus is further provided in a second embodiment comprising a rigidly mounted and height adjustable center footrest portion supported by a T-bar that attaches to the chair frame. The center footrest allows a person to be moved around in tight quarters without interference caused by conventional folding dual footrests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Emmett A. Jessome