Patents by Inventor George B. Sampson

George B. Sampson 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: 4136888
    Abstract: A tubular metal chair frame covered with canvas with a two-wheeled pivoted upwardly foldable front end and a pivoted rear support stand with two swivelled additional wheels, the support stand being lockable in a normal rearward position with the swivelled wheels engaging the floor and spaced rearwardly from the two front wheels. The support stand is foldable upwardly and can be locked in an elevated position, substantially coplanar with the upper portion of the frame. The lower portion of the frame is provided with a pair of parallel tread belts mounted on supports having rollers underlying the belts, the belts being located behind the front wheels and being usable to engage the edges of steps when the chair and its occupant are moved down stairs. Foldable handles are provided on the front end of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare
    Inventors: William R. Bowie, Jr., George B. Sampson