Patents by Inventor Ian S. Copsey

Ian S. Copsey 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).

  • Vehicle entry system for invalids and a wheel chair suitable for use with the entry system
    Patent number: 4457663
    Abstract: A vehicle entry system for invalids includes a wheelchair and a wheelchair mounting device. The wheelchair mounting device includes a platform that is swivellably and non-tiltably mounted in a motor vehicle. The wheelchair is moved forwardly to straddle the platform when the platform is extended out from a vehicle opening. The wheelchair's wheels are then movable in at least a vertical direction, relative to the wheelchair's seat, to a level above the sill of the vehicle opening to clear same as the platform is swivelled into the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Assignee: Gowrings Ltd.
    Inventors: Colin E. Hems, Ian S. Copsey