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).

  • Patent number: 9532912
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Howard Loewenthal, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee
  • Publication number: 20150157518
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Howard Loewenthal, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee
  • Publication number: 20150075882
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: 8931583
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
  • Publication number: 20110316253
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: 7441289
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventor: Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: 7302716
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Snyder, Howard Loewenthal, Andrew Spriegel, Gerold Goertzen, Robert Puckett, Kevin Wysocki
  • Patent number: 7237289
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventor: Howard Loewenthal
  • Publication number: 20070085300
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Howard Loewenthal, Daniel Hulse
  • Publication number: 20060053550
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Snyder, Howard Loewenthal, Andrew Spriegel, Gerold Goertzen, Robert Puckett, Kevin Wysocki
  • Patent number: 6997082
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Invacare Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven Snyder, Howard Loewenthal, Andrew Spriegel, Gerold Goertzen, Robert Puckett, Kevin Wysocki
  • Patent number: 6983495
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Snyder, Howard Loewenthal, Andrew Spriegel, Gerold Goertzen, Robert Puckett
  • Patent number: D513023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventor: Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: D513165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventor: Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: D642499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Invacare Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: D642500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Invacare Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: D687744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Spalding, Daniel James Yee, Damon Jurkiewicz, Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: D693744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Howard Loewenthal, Joshua Greiner, Daniel James Yee, Damon Jurkiewicz, Robert Bekoscke
  • Patent number: D720659
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Invacare Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas Tuckowski, Traian Mohan, Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz, Daniel James Yee, Joseph Spalding, Howard Loewenthal
  • Patent number: D735622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Invacare Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Spalding, Daniel James Yee, Damon Jurkiewicz, Howard Loewenthal