Patents by Inventor Steve Heilmann

Steve Heilmann 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).

  • Vehicle for carrying a disabled person
    Patent number: 5600857
    Abstract: A vehicle for carrying a disabled person along a surface utilizing a base member and a torso support linked to the base member. The torso support extends outwardly from the base member at a particular distance and angle. A thigh support is positioned intermediate the base member and the torso support. The thigh support includes a first portion and an opposed second portion which are capable of constraining the thigh area of the user. The combination of the torso support and thigh support maintains a kneeling position of the user which allows the user to perform work while employing the vehicle. Transporting means connected to the base member permits movement of the base member relative to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Inventor: Steve Heilmann