Patents by Inventor Howard Loewenthal
Howard Loewenthal 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).
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Patent number: 9532912Abstract: A seat assembly for a conveyance, such as a wheelchair, that allows the user to set the recline angle of the seat back at a seating position, fold the seat back down to a folded position and back up to the seating position, such that the seat back is returned to the seating position at the user selected recline angle R unless the recline angle is adjusted by the user. The user selected recline angle R is not disturbed by folding the seat back from the seating position, to the folded position 106, and back to the seating position.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Howard Loewenthal, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee
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Publication number: 20150157518Abstract: A seat assembly for a conveyance, such as a wheelchair, that allows the user to set the recline angle of the seat back at a seating position, fold the seat back down to a folded position and back up to the seating position, such that the seat back is returned to the seating position at the user selected recline angle R unless the recline angle is adjusted by the user. The user selected recline angle R is not disturbed by folding the seat back from the seating position, to the folded position 106, and back to the seating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Howard Loewenthal, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee
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Publication number: 20150075882Abstract: The present application relates generally to conveyances and, more particularly, to wheelchairs. In one embodiment, a wheelchair includes a seat assembly coupled to a chassis. The chassis includes a frame having a rear wheel support member, one or more front wheel support members extending in a forward direction from the rear wheel support member, and a seat support member. The rear wheel support member comprises a central portion and left and right portions extending downward from the central portion. The wheelchair also includes one or more drive wheels for propulsion of the wheelchair, a set of front wheels for supporting the wheelchair, and a shrouding system for at least partially covering the frame and other components of the wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: 8931583Abstract: The present application relates generally to conveyances and, more particularly, to wheelchairs. In one embodiment, a wheelchair includes a seat assembly coupled to a chassis. The chassis includes a frame having a rear wheel support member, one or more front wheel support members extending in a forward direction from the rear wheel support member, and a seat support member. The rear wheel support member comprises a central portion and left and right portions extending downward from the central portion. The wheelchair also includes one or more drive wheels for propulsion of the wheelchair, a set of front wheels for supporting the wheelchair, and a shrouding system for at least partially covering the frame and other components of the wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
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Publication number: 20110316253Abstract: The present application relates generally to conveyances and, more particularly, to wheelchairs. In one embodiment, a wheelchair includes a seat assembly coupled to a chassis. The chassis includes a frame having a rear wheel support member, one or more front wheel support members extending in a forward direction from the rear wheel support member, and a seat support member. The rear wheel support member comprises a central portion and left and right portions extending downward from the central portion. The wheelchair also includes one or more drive wheels for propulsion of the wheelchair, a set of front wheels for supporting the wheelchair, and a shrouding system for at least partially covering the frame and other components of the wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Invacare CorporationInventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: 7441289Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a universal, or interchangeable, bed end that can be used at either end of the bed and that can be connected with a motor drive assembly. The bed end may include a manual crank that is removably attached to the bed end. The bed end may include an elevating mechanism that includes a cross-beam or similar structure for transmitting motive force between fixed and movable portions of the bed end. The bed end may also include a new slip nut assembly for transmitting motive force from a lead screw. The bed may further include a reversible corner plate for allowing the bed end to be used facing in either direction. The bed end may also include a plastic cover that is washable and scratch resistant.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventor: Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: 7302716Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a universal, or interchangeable, bed end that can be used at either end of the bed and can be connected with an existing motor drive assembly. The bed end may include a gear box having first and second input shafts that are selectively covered by a movable cover. The bed end may include a frame having drain openings for draining water from the bed end when the bed end is washed. The bed end may also include an end cap that is fastened to the frame in a unique manner, and that helps to maintain a panel of the bed end cover in a curved or bowed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Steven Snyder, Howard Loewenthal, Andrew Spriegel, Gerold Goertzen, Robert Puckett, Kevin Wysocki
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Patent number: 7237289Abstract: A bed frame for supporting a mattress includes at least first and second sections connectable to form a mattress supporting platform. The platform includes a latch to hold the first and second sections together. The latch includes engageable parts on the first and second sections that are engageable in response to relative sliding movement between the first and second sections toward each other when oriented horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventor: Howard Loewenthal
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Publication number: 20070085300Abstract: The present application discloses several embodiments of clamping devices and quick connect attachment devices. In one embodiment, a clamping device includes two wedge members that are forced together to engage a frame component. In another embodiment, a quick connect attachment or latching assembly includes components that slide together and are then fixed, by moving a protrusion into a recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: Invacare CorporationInventors: Howard Loewenthal, Daniel Hulse
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Publication number: 20060053550Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a universal, or interchangeable, bed end that can be used at either end of the bed and can be connected with an existing motor drive assembly. The bed end may include a gear box having first and second input shafts that are selectively covered by a movable cover. The bed end may include a frame having drain openings for draining water from the bed end when the bed end is washed. The bed end may also include an end cap that is fastened to the frame in a unique manner, and that helps to maintain a panel of the bed end cover in a curved or bowed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Steven Snyder, Howard Loewenthal, Andrew Spriegel, Gerold Goertzen, Robert Puckett, Kevin Wysocki
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Patent number: 6997082Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a universal, or interchangeable, bed end that can be used at either end of the bed and can be connected with an existing motor drive assembly. The bed end may include a gear box having first and second input shafts that are selectively covered by a movable cover. The bed end may include a frame having drain openings for draining water from the bed end when the bed end is washed. The bed end may also include an end cap that is fastened to the frame in a unique manner, and that helps to maintain a panel of the bed end cover in a curved or bowed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Invacare IncorporatedInventors: Steven Snyder, Howard Loewenthal, Andrew Spriegel, Gerold Goertzen, Robert Puckett, Kevin Wysocki
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Patent number: 6983495Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a universal, or interchangeable, bed end that can be used at either end of the bed and that can be connected with a motor drive assembly. The bed end may include a manual crank that is removably attached to the bed end. The bed end may include an elevating mechanism that includes a cross-beam or similar structure for transmitting motive force between fixed and movable portions of the bed end. The bed end may also include a new slip nut for transmitting motive force from a lead screw. The bed may further include a reversible corner plate for allowing the bed end to be used facing in either direction. The bed end may also include a plastic cover that is washable and scratch resistant.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Steven Snyder, Howard Loewenthal, Andrew Spriegel, Gerold Goertzen, Robert Puckett
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Patent number: D513023Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventor: Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: D513165Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventor: Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: D642499Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Invacare Corp.Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: D642500Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Invacare Corp.Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: D687744Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Joseph Spalding, Daniel James Yee, Damon Jurkiewicz, Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: D693744Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Howard Loewenthal, Joshua Greiner, Daniel James Yee, Damon Jurkiewicz, Robert Bekoscke
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Patent number: D720659Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Invacare Corp.Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: D735622Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Invacare Corp.Inventors: Joseph Spalding, Daniel James Yee, Damon Jurkiewicz, Howard Loewenthal