Patents by Inventor James Signor

James Signor 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).

  • Walker with lift-assisting seat assembly
    Patent number: 7669863
    Abstract: A walker for use by those with limited mobility. The walker includes a seat assembly that assists the user in rising from a seated position or sitting from a standing position. The seat assembly is mounted in a frame and includes at least one gas spring mounted between the seat assembly and the frame that deflects the seat assembly while the user is rising from the seat or dampens the deflection of the seat when the user is sitting. The walker may include other capabilities and attachments, including a braking system and mountings for ancillary equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Mark Steiner, James Signor, Michael Heligman, Danielle Kocher, Tyler E. Bellamy
  • WALKER WITH LIFT-ASSISTING SEAT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20070194547
    Abstract: A walker for use by those with limited mobility. The walker includes a seat assembly that assists the user in rising from a seated position or sitting from a standing position. The seat assembly is mounted in a frame and includes at least one gas spring mounted between the seat assembly and the frame that deflects the seat assembly while the user is rising from the seat or dampens the deflection of the seat when the user is sitting. The walker may include other capabilities and attachments, including a braking system and mountings for ancillary equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Mark STEINER, James SIGNOR, Michael HELIGMAN, Danielle KOCHER, Tyler BELLAMY