Patents by Inventor Ray A. Walters

Ray A. Walters 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).

  • MODULAR RIGID FRAME WHEELCHAIR
    Publication number: 20150335500
    Abstract: A modular rigid wheelchair comprised of a light weight rigid seat body module, which includes folding front wheel and castor assemblies, a detachable foot rest module which drops into receiver areas in the seat body framework, and a detachable contoured backrest module with fixed smooth curved thoracic upper backrest support, and lower separately adjustable lumbar support. Facilitating much lighter weight to be lifted into and out of a vehicle for transport, and a compact size for transport when folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: GENE RAY WALTERS, ERIN CARL WALTERS
  • Automotive alignment lift
    Patent number: 6059263
    Abstract: A parallelogram lift in which the deck rails are raised by lifting legs affixed to sliding members that slide within channels in the deck rails. Link arms pivotally connect to the deck rail to each leg, so that the deck rail lifts vertically. A single hydraulic actuator is used to actuate the legs supporting each deck rail, which ensures that the deck rail remains level during the lifting and lowering processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Martin Otema
    Inventors: Martin Otema, Ray A. Walters, Jeffrey A. Stewart