Patents by Inventor Willis G. Shaffer

Willis G. Shaffer 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).

  • Patent number: 4717169
    Abstract: A wheeled structure is readily convertible as between a full-sized single bed and a wheelchair. The structure comprises three pivotally interconnected sections, namely a foot section, a seat section and a head section. In the bed forming position of the unit, the three sections are disposed horizontally to form a continuous mattress support surface. To convert the unit to the wheelchair forming position, the head section is swung upwardly and secured in position by latch members on the back ends of pivotal armrests. The foot section is swung down into vertical orientation and secured to the seat section by bracing rods. The device is simple to convert as between the wheelchair and bed forming positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Assignee: Michael J. Salazar
    Inventor: Willis G. Shaffer