Patents by Inventor Harold M. Sharff

Harold M. Sharff 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).

  • Transporter for the physically impaired
    Patent number: 5277477
    Abstract: A person transporter in the form of a chair having an open frame and a removable seat at a height above the knees of the average person so that it is easier to get into and out of, the seat being tiltable from a horizontal position either forward or back. A footrest in the lower part of the frame is movable from wholly housed in the frame to an exposed position for use, a vertical lever at the side of the frame for so moving the footrest, the lever being easily accessible to the attendant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Inventors: Harold M. Sharff, Murray N. Markson
  • Foot rest and actuator for chairs for patients and invalids
    Patent number: 4358156
    Abstract: A chair comprising a relatively elevated seat with an adjustable pivoted foot rest which can be positioned in useful or out-of-the-way positions, including easily operable manual means for the occupant to move the foot rest, for the purpose of providing a comfortable foot support for invalids, particularly arthritics, and to allow them to more easily enter and leave the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Inventor: Harold M. Sharff