Patents by Inventor Scott C. Daigle

Scott C. Daigle 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).

  • ELASTIC WHEELCHAIR HAND RIM COVER AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160242976
    Abstract: Soft and stretchable wheelchair hand rim covers are disclosed, which fit onto any wheelchair hand rim to improve the ergonomics, power transfer, and comfort of the way that the wheelchair user interacts with the hand rim of the wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Scott C. Daigle, Marissa SIERO, Josh GEORGE, Steven PICK
  • Low-gear system for manually propelled wheelchairs and methods of use
    Patent number: 9301892
    Abstract: A low-gear drive system functionally coupled to a wheelchair is provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: IntelliWheels, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Daigle
  • GEAR-SHIFTING SYSTEM FOR MANUALLY PROPELLED WHEELCHAIRS
    Publication number: 20140232085
    Abstract: Apparatus for a manually-powered wheelchair comprising a frame and first and second wheel rotatably coupled to the frame. Each wheel includes a hand rim and a drive wheel. For each of the first and second wheels, a multiple speed transmission coupled to the wheel comprises a transmission output coupled to the drive wheel, a transmission input coupled to the hand rim, and at least two gears selectively coupling the transmission output to the transmission input. The transmission allows the drive wheel and the hand rim to rotate concentrically with one another but at different speeds. A selector is provided for selecting one of the at least two gears. A controller controls the selector to operate the transmission for the first and/or second wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Elizabeth T. Hsiao-Wecksler, Scott C. Daigle