Patents by Inventor William A. Null, Jr.
William A. Null, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 9624918Abstract: A pumping device compresses fluid, provides a vacuum, or both compresses fluid and provides a vacuum. A pumping device may be used to force gas through a sieve bed, draw gas out of a sieve bed, or both force gas through a sieve bed and drawing gas out of a sieve bed. A pumping device may be operated at high speed to provide a high fluid flow rate with a small pumping device.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 9061238Abstract: Embodiments of oxygen concentrators having a sieve bed that includes a vessel containing a separation medium are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sieve bed vessel attaches to a chassis component using a press-fit configuration to lock and seal the sieve bed vessel to a chassis component.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: William A. Null, Jr., Samuel J. Shelnutt
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Publication number: 20140260991Abstract: Embodiments of oxygen concentrators having a sieve bed that includes a vessel containing a separation medium are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sieve bed vessel attaches to a chassis component using a press-fit configuration to lock and seal the sieve bed vessel to a chassis component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Invacare CorporationInventors: William A. Null, JR., Samuel J. Shelnutt
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Patent number: 8534679Abstract: A wheelchair suspension comprises a frame, at least one pivot arm, at least one front caster, at least one rear caster, a stabilizing system, and a sensor. The pivot arm is coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. The rear caster is coupled to the frame. The stabilizing system is coupled to the frame and the pivot arm. The sensor is arranged such that movement of the frame relative to the rear castor causes actuation of the stabilizing system to at least partially resist further movement of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr., Robert L. Cuson
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Publication number: 20130209297Abstract: A pumping device compresses fluid, provides a vacuum, or both compresses fluid and provides a vacuum. A pumping device may be used to force gas through a sieve bed, draw gas out of a sieve bed, or both force gas through a sieve bed and drawing gas out of a sieve bed. A pumping device may be operated at high speed to provide a high fluid flow rate with a small pumping device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: INVACARE CORPORATIONInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, JR.
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Publication number: 20120299260Abstract: A wheelchair suspension comprises a frame, at least one pivot arm, at least one front caster, at least one rear caster, a stabilizing system, and a sensor. The pivot arm is coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. The rear caster is coupled to the frame. The stabilizing system is coupled to the frame and the pivot arm. The sensor is arranged such that tipping of the frame causes actuation of the stabilizing system to at least partially resist further movement of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: INVACARE CORPORATIONInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, JR., Robert L. Cuson
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Publication number: 20120217070Abstract: A wheelchair suspension is provided. The wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a front caster pivot arm, a drive assembly, and a rear caster. The front caster pivot arm is pivotally connected to the frame. The front caster is coupled to a front end of the front caster pivot arm. The drive assembly is pivotally connected to the front caster pivot arm. The drive assembly comprises a drive wheel and a motor that drives the drive wheel. Torquing of the drive wheel by the motor in a forward direction causes the drive assembly to pivot with respect to the front caster pivot arm such that the drive wheel moves forward toward the front caster and a distance between a support surface and the connection between of the drive assembly and the front caster pivot arm increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: INVACARE CORP.Inventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, JR.
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Patent number: 8172016Abstract: A wheelchair suspension is provided. The wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a pivot arm, a front caster, a drive assembly, and a rear caster. The pivot arm is pivotally coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. Movement of the drive assembly in a first direction causes the pivot arm to substantially remain in a first position. Movement of the drive assembly in a second direction urges the pivot arm away from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 8062003Abstract: A home care oxygen system includes an inline compressor that has all the check valves and gas flow passages between cylinders located in the cylinder head. Only a single check valve is used for each cylinder. The crankshaft is built up from a shaft with eccentrics and spacers.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110038740Abstract: A compressor includes a cylinder assembly in a V4 configuration. A crankshaft of the compressor has a main shaft and first and second eccentric bodies. The two eccentric bodies drive four pistons.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, Michael R. Nemcek, Bradley A. Kushner, William A. Null, JR.
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Publication number: 20100013172Abstract: A wheelchair suspension is provided. The wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a pivot arm, a front caster, a drive assembly, and a rear caster. The pivot arm is pivotally coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. Movement of the drive assembly in a first direction causes the pivot arm to substantially remain in a first position. Movement of the drive assembly in a second direction urges the pivot arm away from the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: INVACARE CORPORATIONInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, JR.
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Patent number: 7597163Abstract: A wheelchair suspension is provided. The wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a pivot arm, a front caster, a drive assembly, and a rear caster. The pivot arm is pivotally coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. Movement of the drive assembly in a first direction causes the pivot arm to substantially remain in a first position. Movement of the drive assembly in a second direction urges the pivot arm away from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 7419182Abstract: A wheelchair includes at least one side frame connected to a front caster assembly, and a cross-brace assembly. The cross-brace assembly includes a cross-brace member; at least one rear caster assembly connected to the cross-brace member; at least one main drive wheel axle tube fitting connected to the cross-brace member; and at least one arm connected to the cross-brace member. The at least one arm is pivotally connected to the at least one side frame through a pivot joint.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2006Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr., Bradley Kushner
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Patent number: 7293801Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame and a releasable locking assembly. The releasable locking assembly has, for example, a first assembly movably coupled to the frame, a second assembly movably coupled to the frame, and wherein movement of the frame relative to the first and second assemblies causes the first and second assemblies to engage each other to limit further movement of the frame in at least a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: John E. Bertrand, Gerald Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 7219755Abstract: The present invention provides a curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelerating or decelerating the wheelchair thereby raising or lowering the front caster(s) through the rotational movement of the pivot arms. By raising or lowering the front caster(s) in such a manner, curb-like obstacles can be traversed in a low-impact manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Invacre Corp.Inventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 7083195Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame and a releasable locking assembly. The releasable locking assembly has, for example, a first assembly movably coupled to the frame, a second assembly movably coupled to the frame, and wherein movement of the frame relative to the first and second assemblies causes the first and second assemblies to engage each other to limit further movement of the frame in at least a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerald Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 6935448Abstract: The present invention provides a curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelerating or decelerating the wheelchair thereby raising or lowering the front caster(s) through the rotational movement of the pivot arms. By raising or lowering the front caster(s) in such a manner, curb-like obstacles can be traversed in a low-impact manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 6923280Abstract: The present invention provides a curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelerating or decelerating the wheelchair thereby raising or lowering the front caster(s) through the rotational movement of the pivot arms. By raising or lowering the front caster(s) in such a manner, curb-like obstacles can be traversed in a low-impact manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 6851711Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame and a releasable locking assembly. The releasable locking assembly has, for example, a first assembly movably coupled to the frame, a second assembly movably coupled to the frame, and wherein movement of the frame relative to the first and second assemblies causes the first and second assemblies to engage each other to limit further movement of the frame in at least a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerald Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.
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Patent number: 6554086Abstract: A curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelerating or decelerating the wheelchair thereby raising or lowering the front caster(s) through the rotational movement of the pivot arms. By raising or lowering the front caster(s) in such a manner, curb-like obstacles can be traversed in a low-impact manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Gerold Goertzen, William A. Null, Jr.