Patents by Inventor Kyle W. Schaal

Kyle W. Schaal 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).

  • Customized wheelchair and method of operation
    Patent number: 8292314
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a customized wheelchair comprises a frame, a plurality of wheels, and a pair of adjustable armrests. The armrests are coupled to the frame. At least a first armrest of the pair of adjustable armrests comprises a horizontal tubular section that is adapted to be (i) maintained at a first predetermined height when placed in a first operating state and (ii) maintained at a second predetermined height higher than the first predetermined height when placed in a second operating state. To customize the wheelchair, an accessory is provided that can be removably coupled to the horizontal tubular section of the first armrest of the pair of adjustable armrests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventors: Kyle W. Schaal, Neil A. H. Hudson, William W. Schaal
  • CUSTOMIZED WHEELCHAIR AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20120248735
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a customized wheelchair comprises a frame, a plurality of wheels, and a pair of adjustable armrests. The armrests are coupled to the frame. At least a first armrest of the pair of adjustable armrests comprises a horizontal tubular section that is adapted to be (i) maintained at a first predetermined height when placed in a first operating state and (ii) maintained at a second predetermined height higher than the first predetermined height when placed in a second operating state. To customize the wheelchair, an accessory is provided that can be removably coupled to the horizontal tubular section of the first armrest of the pair of adjustable armrests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Kyle W. Schaal, Neil A. H. Hudson, William W. Schaal