Yieldable Patents (Class 280/87.03)
  • Patent number: 11909106
    Abstract: A leaning vehicle having a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication antenna mounted thereon, a body frame that leans in a vehicle leftward or rightward direction when the leaning vehicle turns left or right, and a V2X communication device configured to perform V2X communication. The V2X communication antenna has such a radiation pattern that a 3 dB beam width thereof in a horizontal mounting plane is larger than the 3 dB beam width thereof in a vertical mounting plane, the 3 dB beam width in the vertical mounting plane existing both in a vehicle upper region and in a vehicle lower region, and the 3 dB beam width in the horizontal mounting plane existing both in a vehicle left region and in a vehicle right region. The V2X communication device performs the V2X communication with another V2X communication device, at least when the leaning vehicle turns left or right and the body frame leans accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasushi Hashimoto, Daisuke Asano
  • Patent number: 11246427
    Abstract: A child's folding walker with caster wheels that is adjustable in height to permit a child to sit and touch the ground and move the walker. The walker has four vertical legs and two collapsible side frames that enabling the walker to collapse into a vertical configuration. Each collapsing side frame includes a folding upper member and a folding lower member. The proximal ends of the folding members are pivotally attached to a vertical leg. Each upper frame member is made of two elongated sections joined by a locking collar that holds distal ends of the elongated sections together in axial alignment. The locking collar is pivotally attached at its opposite ends to the two elongated sections. When the locking collar is forced upward, the two elongated sections are misaligned thereby enabling the legs to move inward. On the front and rear side frames on the walker is a supplemental locking assembly. The suspension seat is provided for supporting a child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventor: Greg Diep
  • Patent number: 11154139
    Abstract: A fitness stool includes a sliding system, a support and connection frame and an elastic device. One end of the sliding system is inserted into and fixed to the ground of the earth and the other end of the sliding system is connected with the support and connection frame. The support and connection frame can be moved upwards and downwards relative to the ground, and the sliding system comprises a sliding rod and a sliding cavity. The elastic device realizes elastic damping and elastic return between the ground and the support and connection frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: ZHUHAI SHIQIANG TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zhicheng Ge
  • Patent number: 9877598
    Abstract: An upright child high chair may include a seat configured to support the weight of the child and maintain an upright body position of the child. The seat may include two symmetrically opposed apertures for accommodating the child's legs extending in the upright body position below the seat. The high chair may further include a base structure attached to the seat and extending downward from the seat. A platform may be attached to the base structure and may be located below the seat. The platform may be configured to deflect from a resting position in response to a force applied to the platform by the child while the seat continues to substantially support the weight of the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: RED CLOVER, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn Sara Fine
  • Patent number: 9756962
    Abstract: An access-optimized infant support device comprising a lower support frame and a seat or resting portion supported on the lower support frame, whereby the lower support frame maintains the seat or resting portion at a height allowing a line-of-sight eye-contact interaction between an infant on the seat or resting portion and an adult seated at a standard dining table, and also allows close proximity between the infant on the seat or resting portion and an adult seated on a standard sofa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Perrin, Stephen R. Burns
  • Patent number: 9637194
    Abstract: A scooter for kids, including a scooter head and a main body connected to the scooter head. A rotating and positioning mechanism is disposed between the scooter head and the main body. The rotating and positioning mechanism includes a front body and a rear body. The front body is integrated with the rear body via a fixer to form a rotatable body. The back surface of the rear body is provided with a socket, and a connection rod was disposed in the socket. The outer end of the connection rod is provided with a first button. The connection rod is sheathed with a first spring, and the first spring is disposed in the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Huimin Zhu
  • Patent number: 9629474
    Abstract: A children's table assembly includes a table that has a platform and a frame. A chair is rotatably coupled to the table and the chair is positioned on the frame. Thus, chair facilitates a user to access an entirety of the platform. A pair of containers is provided and each of the containers is rotatably coupled to the table such that each of the containers is positionable between a deployed position and a stored position. An easel is attached to the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Eugene Wilson
  • Patent number: 9144324
    Abstract: A device for helping babies learn to walk properly consists of a wheeled frame that surrounds the baby, a harness that affixes to or more closely envelopes the baby, and an elastic support extending from the frame to the harness to bias the harness, and thus the baby, centrally within the frame. A braking mechanism prevents mobility except when the baby stands and balances, thus inspiring the baby to actually walk, and developing the baby's sense of balance and walking muscles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventors: Bruce Champagne, Jesse D. Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20150137469
    Abstract: Disclosed is a scooter with shock-absorbing means in the front and rear thereof, thereby allowing a quick recovery when changing directions while riding or when riding over an obstacle on the road, and minimizing the impact transmitted from the road, thus having the benefit of making the use thereof easy for everyone regardless of age or gender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicants: GREENTRACK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kook Hwan Lee
  • Publication number: 20140312587
    Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle with a self-straightening mechanism/feature directed to self-correct or self-straighten the steering of the vehicle as it crosses varying types and conditions of terrain. The vehicle includes a main body, a front shaft connector to connect at least one wheel to the main body, a rear shaft connector to connect at least one rear wheel to the main body; and providing a spring piece to resiliently bias at least one of said front and rear shaft connector into a specified position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Prince Lionheart, Inc.
    Inventors: Yafei Lu, Jing Jing Pi, Thomas E. McConnell
  • Patent number: 8608184
    Abstract: A mobility assistance device for use as a walking aid includes a frame member extending from a front assembly to a rear assembly. The front and rear assemblies comprise a pair of wheels for rotational movement of the assistance device. The mobility device further comprises an energy absorption assembly located between the frame member and an axle housing of a rear assembly. The energy absorption assembly includes first and second ends, the first end is operably connected to a rearward position of the frame member and the second end is rotatably connected to the axle housing assembly supporting the pair of wheels of the rear assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventors: Leonard R. Janis, Matthew Comer
  • Patent number: 8567800
    Abstract: Pair of runners for walking and/or travel movement characterized by the fact that the secondary beam (1b) contains at least two sets of wheels (5), one in the rear of a runner and the second the front of a runner, while the main beam (1a) includes at least two feet (6a) made of flexible material or at least two rolling sets (6b); at least one set of wheels (5) in every runner is equipped with mechanism for locking of the wheels rotation and runners are connected by a stabilization rod (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Alreh Medical SP. Z.O.O.
    Inventor: Zbigniew Lukasiak
  • Patent number: 8465027
    Abstract: A triple action roller skate steering and suspension mechanism includes upper and lower cushions clamped on either side of a skate truck, plus a third action comprising a floating cushion mechanism supporting and surrounding the pivot cup portion of a pivot joint mechanism. A pivot pin is threaded into the skate truck and can be preloaded against the pivot cup and floating cushion mechanism, thereby providing improved shock absorbing, durability and adjustability. The roller skate base plate is a unitary structure including a hollow arch for lightweight structural reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Jacob Burke
  • Patent number: 8302977
    Abstract: A Flexible Skateboard Truck intended to provide improved shock absorption and maneuverability consists of a monocoque and an axle whereby a connection is made between a mass and a device capable of moving across a surface. Said monocoque consists of flexible material which can be repeatedly deformed and returned to its original, constructed shape. Applied pressure and shock is absorbed and momentarily stored as energy by said monocoque whose instantaneous, controlled release by the rider steers said Flexible Skateboard Truck. The mounting points are configured to allow for stability and flexibility. Additional compressive support can be introduced by the insertion of a pneumatic bladder or bladders. An optional slit or slits and rib or ribs can be introduced in order to facilitate steering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Patrick Elton Q. Crutchfield
  • Patent number: 8100420
    Abstract: A skateboard that includes a board (12) with an upper part (30) and a lower part (34), wheel supports (14), as well as elements (28) for orientation of the wheel supports (14), whereby the elements (28) for orientation include a pin (52) whose tip (54) is housed in a recess so as to create a connection that is essentially equivalent to a ball joint; the skateboard is characterized in that in its lower part (34), it includes receiving elements (58) that are manufactured with the board (12) and are able to accommodate each wheel support (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Bruno Sentagnes
  • Patent number: 8100415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel suspension for mounting on a frame (3) of a vehicle, which, in its direction of propulsion, is arranged to be able to scale an obstacle (7), the wheel suspension (1) comprises a link element (9) arranged rotatably about a rotation point (R), to which rotation point (R), via the frame (3), can be applied a force (Gx) for propulsion, the link element (9) comprises a first and a second wheel axle (11, 13), the second wheel axle (13) serves as a moment axis (X) about which the link element (9) tends to rotate when a force (F) is applied to the first wheel axle (11) in the direction opposite to the direction of travel. The link element (9) acts as a lever arm by virtue of the rotation point (R) being situated at a distance from an imaginary straight line (L) intersecting the first and the second wheel axle (11, 13) and in a plane transversely to the extent of the moment axis (X).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Trionic Sverige AB
    Inventors: Stefan Kindberg, Johan Kuikka
  • Patent number: 8100421
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a deck, an aft running gear attached to the deck, a steering assembly, a flexible joint attaching the steering assembly to the deck, such that the steering assembly is pivotable about the flexible joint with respect to the deck between a rider-standing mode and a rider-sitting mode, and a brake assembly attached to the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Bennett
  • Patent number: 8079604
    Abstract: A skateboard is disclosed that includes a rear wheel system and a front wheel system. The rear wheel system includes a pair of rear wheels that are mounted on a rear axle that is coupled to a rear truck that is attached to an underside of a rear portion of a board. The rear wheel system permits each of the pair of rear wheels to alternately move toward a front portion of the board responsive to a force alternately urging each of the pair of rear wheels toward the underside of the board. The front wheel system includes a pair of front wheels that are mounted on a front axle that is rotatably attached to a mid-truck such that the front axle is movable about a first axis of rotation. The mid-truck is rotatably attached to an attachment base that is secured to an underside of the front portion of the board such that the mid-truck is rotatable about a second axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: SurfSkate Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Colin O. Newton
  • Patent number: 7896364
    Abstract: A roller wheel assembly includes a support member, a bearing-based rotatable coupling, and a wheeled support structure having two rollably coupled, spaced, and axially aligned roller wheels. The support member includes a first upper portion, and a second downwardly angled portion, with the downwardly angled portion having a through-bore proximate to a lower end. The wheeled support structure is rotatably coupled to the downwardly angled portion of the support member such that a side-to-side tilting of the upper portion of the support member, with respect to a ground surface, provides an enhanced and sharp turning capability. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Americo D. Ferreira
  • Patent number: 7837209
    Abstract: A person rides the Tri-Axial Control Device standing on pedal assemblies. The pedal assemblies are attached to a control axial member thus forming the Tri-Axial Control Device. The control axial member on the vertical stick, can rotate fore and aft, and turns the front skis and/or wheels. Changing the angle of the vertical stick side-to-side changes the pedal angle. If the rider falls forward the front stick can rotate away. Various torsion controls rod assemblies and pedal assemblies can be utilized to create a unique tri axial device. The device can be folded, is lightweight and can be manufactured without welding. No special equipment or training is required to operate the device. In addition to its entertainment uses, the mounting device for portable electronics can also be used for added safety by adding a global positioning system or other electronic signal device, allowing safety personnel to locate the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventors: Adam Micheal Spencer, Deserai Marie Spencer
  • Patent number: 7793950
    Abstract: An inter-convertible single person type transporting aid (10) comprises a multi directionally propellable wheeled carrier frame (12) that is fitted with drive wheels (14) that are independently drivable via motors (16) and situated to enable aid central axis turning. The frame (12) is constituted from an upper frame part (20) displaceably mounted to a wheeled base frame (22) fitted at its outer corners with castors (24). The upper frame part (20) is biased in the direction of arrow (30) relative to the base frame (22). The aid (10) is re-arrangeable into a walk supporter or walker (38), a sitting transporter and a standing transporter by the removable fitting of a seat and a standing platform respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Adriaan Van Eeden
  • Patent number: 7681895
    Abstract: A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The frame structure may have a foot placement platform that extends laterally between the two rear wheels. The platform may extend over half of the distance between the rear wheels and/or be substantially continuous for that distance. Various platform embodiments and frame structures, including rigid and flexible, are disclosed, among other aspects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Shane Chen
  • Patent number: 7597334
    Abstract: A scooter device having a flexible, tiltable frame structure and biased direction rear wheels. The scooter may be of a type that achieves forward propelled by side-to-side movement of a user. The frame structure may include a flexible member or members and/or incorporate other flexible or moveable components to achieve desired performance. The frame structure and steering mechanism may be moveable into a more compact form for storage or transport. A brake arrangement and other features are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventor: Shane Chen
  • Patent number: 7568712
    Abstract: The invention relates to a walker having a main supporting frame, a superstructure frame and a body support means. The superstructure frame is operatively arranged for vertical adjustment relative to the main supporting frame and includes an adjustable interior opening for accommodating a user and an entrance gate operatively arranged to provide access to the adjustable interior opening. The body support means is secured to the superstructure frame and operatively arranged to support the user. Furthermore, the walker may include four wheels, each of which may include a directional locking apparatus and/or braking system, and the walker may include at least one arm support operatively arranged for supporting the user. The walker may also include at least one handle operatively arranged for transmission of the walker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of NY
    Inventors: Peter Kovachi, Joseph C. Mollendorf, Roger Teagarden, Chee Main Heam
  • Patent number: 7506880
    Abstract: A hybrid skateboard deck combines at least one layer of bamboo with one or more layers of any suitable wood to form a multi-ply deck. A hybrid skateboard deck combines at least one layer of bamboo sandwiched between at least two layers of conventional hardwood such as maple. The addition of a bamboo layer in the core of the laminated deck provides superior strength relative to conventional plywood decks. The bamboo core laminate also provides superior feedback to a rider as well as uniform stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventor: Scott Burwell
  • Patent number: 7484741
    Abstract: A top-mounted, wide-track axle assembly for a skateboard. The axle assembly includes an axle frame member having a length of at least eight inches and formed substantially in a shape of an inverted “W”. A central portion of the axle frame member is provided with a mounting bracket having a downwardly projecting pin and a slot-shaped hole for pivotably and tiltably mounting the axle frame member on a top surface of the skateboard in a direction perpendicular to a traveling direction of the skateboard. Outer arm portions are provided on opposite ends of the axle frame member for accommodating a pair of right and left wheels outboard of side edges of the skateboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: John F. Kay, III
  • Patent number: 7261305
    Abstract: An occupant propelled device having at least one hydraulic cylinder, a platform and a housing. The at least one hydraulic cylinder has at least two chambers in fluid communication. The platform is attachable to the at least one hydraulic cylinder, such that upon movement of the platform a hydraulic fluid is displaced from one chamber to the other chamber. The housing is attachable to the platform at a pivot point and has at least one axle adapted to receive at least one wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Jeffrey Eaton Cole
  • Patent number: 7237784
    Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a skateboard deck 14 connected to a skateboard carriage 22 by means of a rotative mechanism 24 positioned between the deck and carriage. The carriage 22 is comprised of a platform having the trucks and wheels 18 mounted thereunder with fasteners fixedly positioning a bearing insert 34 and carriage retaining ring 32 to the top side of the platform. The deck 14 has a friction ring 30 fixed to the underside with fasteners 28 passing through the deck and friction ring into the carriage retaining ring thereby enabling the deck to rotate relative to the carriage 22. Additionally fastened to the underside of the deck 14 are pivot brakes or segments 16 positioned on opposing ends of the deck 14 and within the perimeter of the carriage platform. Once the carriage platform 22 and deck 14 are relatively aligned, a user 12 shifts their weight causing the segments 16 to engage the carriage ending or preventing any further rotation of the deck relative to the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph Monteleone
  • Patent number: 6981710
    Abstract: A wheel assembly for a skateboard includes a positioning seat, a wheel set and an adjustment seat mounted respectively on bottom and top sides of the positioning seat, a positioning post, and a pair of opposite resilient plates, each having fixed and abutting ends. The adjustment seat includes first and second portions, and a receiving space. The first portion and the positioning seat are interconnected pivotally so as to permit relative movement between the positioning and adjustment seats. The positioning post extends into the receiving space. The resilient plates are disposed in the receiving space on opposite sides of the positioning post. The abutting ends of the resilient plates abut against the positioning post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: Sheng-Huan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20040135334
    Abstract: A scooter includes front and rear frame parts coupled together through a pivot unit so as to permit turning of the rear frame part relative the front frame part. The front and rear frame parts are respectively formed with front and rear absorber-mounting members which are respectively disposed frontwardly and rearwardly of the pivot unit. Left and right shock-absorbers have front ends pivoted to the front absorber-mounting member, and rear ends pivoted to the rear absorber-mounting member. Each of the left and right shock-absorbers extends inclinedly and upwardly from the rear absorber-mounting member to the front absorber-mounting member so as to absorb shocks smoothly from vertical and horizontal directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Kun-Wei Cheng
  • Patent number: 6733018
    Abstract: A stand up walker for supporting body weight in a standing position with a pair of upper lift arms pivotally mounted on a walker frame and having lift spring mounted on the walker frame. In the preferred embodiment a pair of lift springs comprise gas springs for asserting a lifting force to the body by a body seat and harness coupled to the upper lift arms. However, the upper lift arms may be provided with resilient handles that apply the lifting force under the armpits or a combination of lifting forces may be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Eli Razon
  • Patent number: 6634661
    Abstract: A kick scooter shock absorbing structure includes a front wheel guard fastened the body of a kick scooter, two wheel holder arms pivoted to the front wheel guard to hold a front wheel, and a shock absorber connected to a front end of the front wheel guard and a front pivot hole of each of the wheel holder arms and adapted to absorb shocks from the front wheel, the shock absorber including a locating member coupled between the front pivot hole of each of the wheel holder arms, a shock absorbing body mounted on the front end of the front wheel guard at a top side, a rubber buffer element connected between the front end of the front wheel guard and the locating member, and a locking device, which fastens the shock absorbing body and the rubber buffer element to the front wheel guard and the locating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Bill Huang
  • Patent number: 6409191
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic restoring device of a wheel of a scooter which includes a footboard, a steering rod and an automatic restoring device. The footboard is connected with the steering rod and the automatic restoring device at a free end thereof. Moreover, one end of the steering rod is secured with the automatic restoring device. A shaft is pivotally installed in the shaft sleeve of the automatic restoring device. The shaft bushing and the resilient element tightly enclose the shaft while a firm connection with the shaft sleeve is secured. Furthermore, the automatic restoring device is brought into rotation in turning the steering rod so that the wheel is also turned to change direction. And the resilient element creates a restoring force because of being pressed so that the wheel restores itself by means of the resilient force of the resilient element of the automatic restoring device after the external force upon the steering rod is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventors: Leao Wang, Peter Wu
  • Patent number: 6347681
    Abstract: An electric scooter having batteries concealed below the standing platform in a multipurpose battery pan, an anti-lock brake, a dual suspension, a stow and carry feature, integrated electronics including brake control, throttle control, safety measures and theft protection. The dual suspension scooter includes a chassis; a steering column; a front wheel rotatably mounted on a front axle assembly; a rear wheel rotatably mounted on a rear axle assembly; a front cantilevered suspension mechanism mounted between the steering column and the front axle assembly; and a rear suspension mechanism mounted between the rear end of the chassis and the rear axle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Patmont Motor Werks
    Inventors: Steven J. Patmont, Timothy Chow