Patents by Inventor Fred Downing

Fred Downing 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).

  • Patient lift and scale
    Patent number: 6806430
    Abstract: An apparatus for weighing a person having an inner mast attached to a base and an outer mast slidably disposed over the inner mast. A platform is attached to the outer mast wherein the platform accepts the feet of the person. The apparatus includes a load cell attached to the inner and outer mast proximate the top end of the outer mast such that when the person stands on the platform the platform transfers the weight of the person from the outer mast to the load cell such that the person's weight can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: EZ Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Downing
  • Extension device for patient lift
    Publication number: 20040163173
    Abstract: A boom extension for a patient lift device is attached to the boom arm of the patient lift device and functions to extend the cantilever support of a patient in a harness or sling which is attached to the boom extension of the patient lift device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: EZ Way Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Downing
  • Patient lift and scale
    Publication number: 20020153176
    Abstract: An apparatus for weighing a person having an inner mast attached to a base and an outer mast slidably disposed over the inner mast. A platform is attached to the outer mast wherein the platform accepts the feet of the person. The apparatus includes a load cell attached to the inner and outer mast proximate the top end of the outer mast such that when the person stands on the platform the platform transfers the weight of the person from the outer mast to the load cell such that the person's weight can be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: EZ Way Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Downing
  • Adjustable walker handles
    Patent number: 6135131
    Abstract: A device for use in cooperation with an apparatus for lifting a person from the seated position to a standing position wherein the apparatus has at least one hollow handle extending downwardly when the person is in a standing position. The device includes an extension portion for at least partial insertion within the hollow handle and an engaging mechanism for frictionally engaging an inner surface of the hollow handle and a handle portion extending outwardly from the extension portion for gripping by the person when in a standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: EZ Way Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Downing