Patents by Inventor Juan Froehlich

Juan Froehlich 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: 6263753
    Abstract: A control device for vehicle steering, braking and accelerator, including but not limited to motor vehicles for use by handicapped drivers, especially those handicapped in the lower limbs, is provided. The control device relates to a system utilizing the steering wheel to accomplish both steering and braking and an accelerator lever device to control the accelerator operations of the vehicle. Specifically, the present invention relates to a system wherein the steering is accomplished in a normal manner by the driver, but the driver need only push forward on the steering wheel to accomplish the braking operations or move a lever device to control the speed of the vehicle. The control device for vehicle steering, braking and accelerator may be employed in any vehicle, including but not limited to motor vehicles, with a mechanical or an automatic gear box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Juan Froehlich
  • Patent number: 5996752
    Abstract: A motor vehicle clutch hand control for the assistance of handicapped drivers, especially those handicapped in the lower limbs, is provided. The system includes a hand control valve mounted on the gear shift lever for operating a piston controlling the position of the clutch pedal and thereby engaging and disengaging the clutch, an air storage cylinder pressurized to provide operating air for the control system, an air distribution system for transmitting commands from the hand control to the clutch pedal air operated piston and a means for recharging the pressurized air storage cylinder. The hand control system may be employed in any motor vehicle with a mechanical gear box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Juan Froehlich