Patents by Inventor Terrence Miller

Terrence Miller 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).

  • Wheelchair lift with slidable support arm
    Patent number: 7445416
    Abstract: A wheelchair lift for use in conjunction with a vehicle having a floor. The lift includes a power actuating system, a platform assembly having first and second platform sections, and a linking assembly connecting the power actuating system to the platform assembly. The linking assembly includes first and second vertical arms connected to the platform assembly. The platform assembly is movable between a fully extended configuration, a pre-stowed position and a stowed position. The first and second vertical arms are a first distance apart when the platform assembly is in the fully extended configuration and the pre-stowed position and a second distance apart when the platform assembly is in the stowed position. The second distance is less than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Ricon Corp.
    Inventors: Neil O'Leary, Michael J. Schmidt, Terrence Miller
  • Wheelchair lift with slidable support arm
    Publication number: 20070183881
    Abstract: A wheelchair lift for use in conjunction with a vehicle having a floor. The lift includes a power actuating system, a platform assembly having first and second platform sections, and a linking assembly connecting the power actuating system to the platform assembly. The linking assembly includes first and second vertical arms connected to the platform assembly. The platform assembly is movable between a fully extended configuration, a pre-stowed position and a stowed position. The first and second vertical arms are a first distance apart when the platform assembly is in the fully extended configuration and the pre-stowed position and a second distance apart when the platform assembly is in the stowed position. The second distance is less than the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Neil O'Leary, Michael Schmidt, Terrence Miller