Patents by Inventor Joshua Lujan

Joshua Lujan 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).

  • Lateral wheelchair movement mechanism
    Patent number: 7819415
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for use with a rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchair. The apparatus enables a motorized wheelchair to be used in areas that would not otherwise be possible. A motorized wheelchair, though very useful and necessary, has several mobility drawbacks. Lateral movement poses a problem to the motorized wheelchair. This apparatus provides a modification to existing rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchairs that allows the user to maneuver in tight spaces by providing a for sideways movement that would not be possible in conventional wheelchair designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Kio, Joshua Lujan, Kelly Komperud, Daniel Bennett
  • Lateral Wheelchair Movement Mechanism
    Publication number: 20070280808
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for use with a rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchair. The apparatus enables a motorized wheelchair to be used in areas that would not otherwise be possible. A motorized wheelchair, though very useful and necessary, has several mobility drawbacks. Lateral movement poses a problem to the motorized wheelchair. This apparatus provides a modification to existing rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchairs that allows the user to maneuver in tight spaces by providing a means of sideways movement that would not be possible in conventional wheelchair designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Jonathan Kio, Joshua Lujan, Kelly Komperud, Daniel Bennett