Standing Occupant Patents (Class 280/87.041)
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Patent number: 7077414Abstract: The present invention relates to a scooter that is self propelled with a uniquely designed spring winding propulsion system. Using a system of interrelated gears and sprockets, the propulsion system is automatically rewound as a user manually propels the scooter. Accordingly, when the propulsion system is sufficiently rewound, a release button transfers energy contained within the wound springs to a rear wheel thereby automatically propelling the scooter.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Inventor: Jon Paul Kertes
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Patent number: 7073799Abstract: The two skates steered by leaning sideways normally curve along circles of similar curvature. As the two circles are offset by the legs' distance they intersect. In order to avoid this disadvantage it is desirable that the outer leg's curved track has a larger radius than the inner leg's curved track. Using lean-controlled steered skates with tiltable wheels comprising a parallelogram closed fourbar linkage including two horizontal cross-guides the purpose is achieved by affixing the two cross-guides rotatably to extensions of the frame in such a way that the vertical projection of the rotation axis makes a solid angle with the vertical projection of the pivot axes of the closed fourbar linkage.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Inventor: Wolfram Gorisch
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Patent number: 7063341Abstract: A collapsible skateboard includes an upright handle having lower portion on which is fixedly mounted a bracket, a connector having a curved slot having a lower end formed with a horizontal recess, an upper end formed with a vertical recess, and a circular hole under the vertical recess, an adjust pin inserted into the vertical recess of the connector and the elongated hole of the bracket, a pivot pin fitted through the circular hole of the connector and the circular hole of the bracket, a spring having an upper end connected to the adjust pin and a lower end to the pivot pin, and a platform on which is fixedly mounted the connector, whereby the skateboard can be easily folded up as desired.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventor: Shui-Te Tsai
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Patent number: 7052030Abstract: A wheeled walker with wheels that are at least seven inches in diameter while having a seat with its top surface less than 20 inches high and accommodating a full size basket by using an inverted “u” shaped lower cross member with spacers that cushion the basket. Spacers carried on a rear upper cross member cushion the seat. The basket includes a pair of opposing vertical wires of substantially greater thickness than adjacent vertical metal wires and which extend upwardly into hooks that support the basket on a front upper cross member. A tubular seat back bears a tubular cushion having a radius of curvature such that the rearmost depth is about 3 to 8 inches, preferably 4 to 7 inches, most preferably 6½ inches, and the arc angle is about 110 to 120 degrees, preferably about 112 to 116 degrees, most preferably about 114 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Medical DepotInventor: Michael Serhan
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Patent number: 7044486Abstract: A skateboard includes a board having a tip portion and a tail portion. A substantially U-shaped first aperture is formed in the tip portion, with an open end of the first aperture opening toward a central portion of the board. A substantially U-shaped second aperture is formed in the tail portion, with an open end of the second aperture opening toward a central portion of the board.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Steven P. Wright, Raymond W. Riley, Willem J. Schoonhoven, Merijn Hartog, Lucien H. Vink, Michiel S. Knoppert
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Patent number: 7044485Abstract: The Elastomer Suspension System Skateboard Truck is proposed for use in all styles of skateboarding. This new design is unlike any conventional skateboard truck. The truck incorporates an elatomer suspension system, which is a modification of the type used in automotive vehicles and other mechanisms utilizing shock absorbing equipment. The elastomer shock absorbers oppose pressure from end to end, therefore diminishing or eliminating all forces associated with sudden or rapid motions. By downgrading or eradicating these extreme shock forces the skateboarder has more control, and is therefore more maneuverable.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Inventors: Tracy Scott Kent, Michael W. MacCollum
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Publication number: 20060066066Abstract: Disclosed is a direction indicator interposed between a front wheel and a handle bar for controlling a rotating direction of the front wheel and operated in cooperation with the rotating direction of the front wheel, so that others can visibly recognize the change of traveling direction of the running kickboard. The kickboard includes a board, front and rear wheels installed to a front and rear of the board, and a handle bar coupled to a bracket supporting the front wheel for controlling a rotating direction of the front wheel. The kickboard further includes a direction indicator installed between the front wheel and the handle bar; in which the direction indicator is provided at a bottom surface thereof with a cut portion to receive the bracket, and the cut portion has bent side plates each contacted with sides of the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventor: Cheol Lim
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Patent number: 7011319Abstract: A folding device of a scooter includes a connector adapted to be secured on a front portion of a platform of the scooter. A housing is sleeved on the connector. A pivot seat is pivotally connected to the connector and selectively positioned to the connector. A cover is secured on the connector and the housing for closing the housing to prevent the user's finger being moved into the connector and clamped by the moving pivot seat during folding the scooter.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Inventor: Fa-Hsing Lu
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Publication number: 20060048989Abstract: The present invention provides a rider restricting device of a two-wheeled vehicle which is easily applicable to a small-sized vehicle and, at the same time, can absorb a frontward load and alleviate a load applied to a rider.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazuhiko Tsunoda, Norihiro Kurata, Hideaki Akiyama, Yutaka Murata, Takashi Ogino
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Patent number: 6991242Abstract: A scooter includes two pedal assemblies pivotably connected to a head tube through which a steering rod extends. A handlebar and a front wheel are, respectively, connected to two ends of the steering rod. Each of the two pedal assemblies has a rear wheel assembly which is pivotably connected to an end of the pedal assembly. A spring has one end fixed to the pedal assembly and the other end of the spring is connected to the rear wheel assembly. The user operates the two pedal assemblies outward and inward in sequence to move the scooter forward. The two rear wheel assemblies are pivoted when the pedal assemblies are operated.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Inventors: Chia-Chi Teng, Chien-Hung Chen
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Patent number: 6991243Abstract: A lightweight collapsible four-wheeled scooter with a large platform, the scooter including a height-adjustable non-steering foldable handle assembly in front for gripping by a rider, an adjustable height removable push bar extending to the rear for use by a pusher, a pair of non-swivelable wheels extending to the rear, and a pair of swivelable wheels in the front to enable steering, the scooter being capable of supporting a single standing rider or multiple standing riders, the scooter platform being capable of accommodating an optional removable seat having an optional removable carry basket.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Inventors: Manus J. Boyle, Kathleen A. Boyle
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Publication number: 20060001227Abstract: A scooter including a footboard, a plurality of wheels rotatably attached to the footboard, an elongated rod attached to the footboard, a handle attached to the enlongated rod and a decorative portion is provided. The footboard includes a front end and a rear end. The elongated rod is attached near or at the front end. The decorative portion includes a front decorative portion that is attached near or at the front end. The front decorative portion has a shape of a shell having a front cavity. The front cavity substantially encloses the front end of the footboard. The front decorative portion simulates a vehicle or an animal. The decorative portion may also include a rear decorative portion near the rear end, side decorative potions on the sides of the footboard, and a handle decorative portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventor: Jae Hyun Hong
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Patent number: 6981711Abstract: A telescoping skateboard having a telescoping member, a toe platform on one end of the telescoping member and a heel platform at the other end of the telescoping member. A front wheel assembly is attached to the front of the telescoping member and a rear wheel assembly is affixed to the other end of the telescoping member. A microboard extends from one side of the skateboard and may be movable to either side of the skateboard or over the heel platform when retracted.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventor: Roy Seta
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Publication number: 20050285363Abstract: Disclosed is a novel roller sled or roller ski. One may ride a mono-sled on the ice or ski on the snow, they can enjoy a riding play on an asphalt road, a concrete-paved road or a level ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Woo Joung, Chun Ham
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Patent number: 6979007Abstract: A truck (20) journaling a wheel (W) is turnably supported leftward and rightward from a neutral position and, at the same time, a support (1) for returnably urging the truck (20) to the neutral position is provided. The support (1) comprises a weighting table (2) fixed to a deck (D) and a support table which is pivotally connected to this weighting table (2) and detachably and attachably fixes the truck. A link piece (7) is pivotally connected between the weighting table 2 and the support table (10) and, when the support table (20) is turned leftward and rightward from the neutral position, the support table (10) is allowed to return to the neutral position due to a repulsive force of a coil spring (S).Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Deux Nee Co., Ltd.Inventor: Togo Hosoda
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Patent number: 6976687Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a single steerable front wheel and a pair of rear wheels at the rearward ends of trailing arms extending from the front structure. The two arms are articulated to the front structure, and move arcuately in planes parallel to the steering column. In one embodiment the arms are linked by a yoke, and traverse equal arcuate distances in opposite directions relative to one another. In another embodiment the yoke is replaced by a transverse link, with elastomer bushings connecting the link ends to their respective arms. The vehicle operates using the principle of conservation of angular momentum, with the vehicle traveling a sinusoidal path and the operator leaning to the inside of the turn. This moves the center of gravity of the vehicle and operator to the inside of the turn, thus accelerating vehicle and operator along the turning path to increase velocity of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Trikke Tech, Inc.Inventor: J. Gildo Beleski, Jr.
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Publication number: 20050269793Abstract: A frame has a foot support and rear wheel support for two rear wheels spaced apart for stability. A front steering column, pivotally attached to the frame, may have a single wheel or spaced apart double wheels for greater stability for a four wheel vehicle. A seat support pedestal extends upwardly from the frame near the back to support a rotatable seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Stephen Mackin, Ernest Newton
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Publication number: 20050248111Abstract: A folding device of a scooter includes a connector adapted to be secured on a front portion of a platform of the scooter. A housing is sleeved on the connector. A pivot seat is pivotally connected to the connector and selectively positioned to the connector. A cover is secured on the connector and the housing for closing the housing to prevent the user's finger being moved into the connector and clamped by the moving pivot seat during folding the scooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventor: Fa-Hsing Lu
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Publication number: 20050248112Abstract: A multi-component frame design for use in constructing unique hybrid bicycle/skateboard vehicles. The frame is preferably fabricated from two sections that interconnect to form a complete frame member. Such frame member may be formed from three frame sections. The frame sections are preferably interconnected through tubular frame portions that telescope within complementary-fitting tubular frame portions. The frames are also preferably formed such that a skateboard truck is integrated within the end-most portion of the vehicle frame. The multi-component frame construction is particularly well-suited to facilitate the manufacture, shipping and assembly of BIKEBOARD™ brand of hybrid bicycle/skateboard vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: John Iavarone, John Szalay
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Publication number: 20050230930Abstract: A scooter comprises a plate body; a rear wheel pivotally installed at a rear end of the plate body; a suspending arm installed at a front end of the plate body; a head tube installed at a front end of the suspending arm; a rotary disk installed at a lower end of the head tube; a front wheel installed below the suspending arm and connected to the rotary disk so that the front wheel is rotatable with respect to the rotary disk; the position of the front wheel is shift from the suspending arm. Moreover, in another structure, a linkage is installed transversally at a front end of the suspending arm. Two ends of the linkage are installed with respective two front wheels through respective head tubes and frames so that the front wheels are assembled to the respective rotary disks.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventor: Charles Chung
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Publication number: 20050212245Abstract: A cambering vehicle for human propelled transport comprises an elongate front column, first and second pivot axles at the front column, a first trailing arm pivotally attached to the first pivot axle, a second trailing arm pivotally attached to the second pivot axle, a front ski associated with the elongate front column, and, first and second rear skis associated with said first and second trailing arms. The first and second pivot axles may be inclined downward. Separately, a ski may be adapted for attachment to a conventional cambering vehicle having a front tube with a fork, where the ski comprises a surface having a rear section, mid-section, and front section, the surface being relatively flat at its rear section and mid-section, but curving upward at its front section, and an attachment mechanism for attachment to the fork.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: Unique Forces Company LimitedInventors: Juan Fernandez, Jin Chuang
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Publication number: 20050206108Abstract: A walk-assisting cart for assisting walking for fat, old or handicapped people comprises a main frame pivotally connected with a rear wheel. A seat post with a seat and a handle frame are extended uprightly from the main frame. A brace is mounted at the front end of the main frame provided with a turntable, a wheel holder and a front wheel. The wheel holder is obliquely extended from the turntable, so that the front wheel situates off the axis of said turntable. Therefore, the wheel holder tends to tilt toward the rear end of the main frame when weighed upon. The above features enable stable straight motion of the walk-assisting cart, achieving the purposes of convenience and safety for a rider.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventor: Charles Chung
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Publication number: 20050173879Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-wheel type driving in which the board is established with two wheels thereunder so that a user can enjoy the speed and the sense of equilibrium at high level because the user can control its driving direction by his body and the control stick. The board has disposed on its bottom portion a first wheel and a second wheel which each comprise one roller, respectively. The first wheel is capable of rotation by 360 degrees so that the driving direction of the board can be easily changed. That is, the connector is its one end connected at one end to the wheel driving axis establishing portion of the rotating plate and at its other end is connected to the axis holder which is established at the axis establishing portion so that the axis holder is rotated to control the connector in the front and backward directions thereby causing the first wheel to be rotated in the left and right direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2001Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventor: Sang-Ho Park
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Publication number: 20050173880Abstract: A wheel assembly is provided, particularly for use with a vehicle, for example a scooter or a bicycle and the like, for operation in both eccentric and concentric modes. The wheel rim of the assembly rotatably and concentrically supports a wheel hub thereon. An offset axle is supported on the wheel hub radially spaced from the central axis of the wheel for rotation with the wheel hub relative to the wheel rim about the central axis. The offset axle rotatably connects to the frame of the vehicle. A locking mechanism selectively engages the wheel hub for rotation with the wheel rim in the eccentric mode, while the rim rotates freely about the central axis relative to the rim in the concentric mode. In this arrangement, any variety of simple clutch mechanism between the hub and the rim is effective for converting between the eccentric and concentric modes of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Johnny Knox, Ronald Knox, David Honig
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Patent number: 6926294Abstract: An in-line wheel, all-terrain skateboard includes an elongate rigid frame having a forward member. The forward member has a front end and an opposite rear end. A laterally spaced apart pair of rigid struts defining a rear wheel well therebetween is rigidly mounted to the rear end, so as to extend rearwardly from the forward member. A headset is rigidly mounted to the forward end of the forward member. At least one front fork is rotatably mounted to the headset for rotation about a front fork axis of rotation. A front wheel is rotatably mounted to the at least one front fork for rotation about a front wheel axis of rotation. The front wheel axis of rotation is orthogonal to, and offset forwardly from, the front fork axis of rotation. The front fork axis of rotation is inclined rearwardly from the front wheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Inventor: Michael G. Lewis
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Patent number: 6923459Abstract: A 3-wheel vehicle board which can stably maintain height of a handle bar and change a driving posture in various forms.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventors: In Cheoul Yeo, In Young Yeo
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Publication number: 20050156396Abstract: A scooter includes two pedal assemblies pivotably connected to a head tube through which a steering rod extends. A handlebar and a front wheel are respectively connected to two ends of the steering rod. Each of the two pedal assemblies has a rear wheel assembly which is pivotably connected to an end of the pedal assembly. A spring has one end fixed to the pedal assembly and the other end of the spring is connected to the rear wheel assembly. The player operates the two pedal assemblies outward and inward in sequence to move the scooter forward. The two rear wheel assemblies are pivoted during the pedal assemblies are operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Chia-Chi Teng, Chien-Hung Chen
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Patent number: 6913272Abstract: A skateboard includes a board body having a bottom provided with a base having a bottom provided with two opposite wheel seats. Each of the two wheel seats includes a wheel axle for mounting a roller. The wheel axle of each of the two wheel seats has a center located at a height different from that of a center of the respective wheel seat, thereby forming an eccentric state, so that each roller has independent horizontal and vertical displacement, thereby forming a balance effect, so that the skateboard can be moved in a stable manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventor: Chuck Chang
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Publication number: 20050140108Abstract: A manual min-scooter includes a front fork and a wheelbase at the lower end of a handle tube; a lever extending backwards from a circumferential portion of the front fork; a rear wheel pivoted to the rear end of the lever; and a skateboard placed on the lever; the wheelbase including an axial, two buffer sleeves, a base, a bolt and a nut; two wheels respectively pivoted to two ends of the axial; the bolt penetrating the base and the two buffer sleeves at the middle section of the axial and then locked in place with the nut; and the base connected to the front fork at the lower end of the handle tube to provide for the handle tube linked to the wheelbase the same agility as that by the skateboard while taking a turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2003Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventor: Ting-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 6910743Abstract: A stable wheel assembly has wheels, a connector, a wheel stand with a bracket and a resilient body. Each wheel has a center. The connector has two spindles and two protrusions. Each protrusion has a free end and an upright step integrally formed with the free end of the protrusion. The upright steps on the protrusions are mated with each other. The bracket is pivotally mounted on two protrusions with a fastener. When the scooter or electric motorcycle mounted the stable wheel assembly run on an uneven surface, the wheels is raised up and the protrusion connected to the raised wheels is pivoted around the fastener mounted inside the protrusion and bracket. Therefore, a scooter or an electric motorcycle with the stable wheel assembly can be prevented from turning over.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Merits Health Products Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Chuan Cheng
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Patent number: 6908090Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, and a left and a right trailing arm having a front portion pivotally attached to the front column with a pivot axle and having a rear wheel and having a foot pedal to support users. The pivot axles are inclined relative to the front column, to change the moving stroke of the trailing arms. Each of the front portions of the trailing arms includes a bushing rotatably attached onto the pivot axles respectively, and the pivot axles may be secured to the front column. A link may couple the trailing arms together.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Unique Forces Company LimitedInventor: Jin Chen Chuang
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Patent number: 6908091Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, left and a right trailing arms each having a front portion pivotally attached to either the front column or a bracket attached thereto by a pivot axle which is preferably inclined relative to the bracket or the front column. A detachable latching device may be used to detachably latch the bracket, if so provided, and thus the trailing arms to the front column at the working position. The bracket and thus the trailing arm may be rotated relative to the front column to the folding position when the detachably latching device releases the bracket relative to the front column. The cambering vehicle may also include a link connect the trailing arms independent of the front column, and a braking mechanism to inhibit forward movement of the cambering vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Unique Forces Company LimitedInventor: Jin Chen Chuang
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Publication number: 20050098973Abstract: Disclosed are wheels having offset or adjustable offset hubs and wheeled vehicles incorporating such wheels. In one embodiment of the wheel, the hub is adjustable within a hub track so as to allow the hub to be positioned in a plurality of locations relative to the rim of the wheel. A vehicle incorporating a wheel with a hub positioned offset from the center of the wheel can be propelled or slowed using the rider's timed shifting momentum over the offset wheel, without requiring pedals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventor: J. Pace
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Publication number: 20050093261Abstract: A coupling system for use in a vehicle having a steering column and a pair of frame members has a plurality of flexible members; a bracket adapted for coupling to the steering column of the vehicle, the bracket having first and second pivot points for pivotally coupling the pair of frame members of the vehicle to the bracket; and first and second flexible pivot points for coupling each of the frame members to the bracket, the first and second flexible pivot points including the plurality of flexible members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Chen-Hsueh Liao, Hsueh-Hu Liao
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Patent number: 6883814Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, left and a right trailing arms each having a front portion pivotally attached to either the front column or a bracket attached thereto by a pivot axle which is preferably inclined relative to the bracket or the front column. A detachable latching device may be used to detachably latch the bracket, if so provided, and thus the trailing arms to the front column at the working position. The bracket and thus the trailing arm may be rotated relative to the front column to the folding position when the detachably latching device releases the bracket relative to the front column. The cambering vehicle may also include a link connect the trailing arms independent of the front column, and a braking mechanism to inhibit forward movement of the cambering vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Unique Forces LimitedInventor: Jin Chen Chuang
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Publication number: 20050082778Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, a left and a right trailing arm each having a front portion pivotally attached to the front column and a rear wheel. A link includes two ends coupled to the trailing arms and an intermediate portion coupled to the front column, to allow the trailing arms to be operated by the front column. The front column includes an extension coupled to the link. The link includes three resiliently supported barrels coupled to the trailing arms and the extension of the front column with pins respectively, to resiliently couple the trailing arms and the front column together.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventor: Jin Chuang
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Patent number: 6880840Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, and a bracket rotatably attached to the front column with a pivot shaft, a left and a right trailing arm each having a front portion pivotally attached to the bracket with a pivot axle which is preferably inclined relative to the bracket or the front column. A detachably latching device may be used to detachably latch the bracket and thus the trailing arms to the front column at the working position. The bracket and thus the trailing arm may be rotated relative to the front column to the folding position when the detachably latching device releases the bracket relative to the front column.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Unique Forces Company LimitedInventor: Jin Chen Chuang
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Publication number: 20050067804Abstract: A rollator including a main frame with a main part with a telescopic frame member being slidably adjustable in relation to main part, a handle bar with a brake handle bar for activating a brake via a brake pull wire, a brake wire connected to a brake wire fastener and brake, and a brake tensioner plate arranged in frame member. The brake tensioner plate includes upper, lower and brake tensioner sheaves, one of the brake tensioner sheaves being laterally displaceable and arranged for adjusting the running length of the brake wire, so that the brake wire may be tensioned and the brake activated, for displacement along the brake wire and for telescopic displacement of the frame member, so that tensioning of the brake wire may occur independently from the vertical position of the brake tensioner plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventor: Ulf Tolfsen
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Patent number: 6866275Abstract: A support assembly for a ground-engaging component of a vehicle which includes a base section, a column which is mounted for movement relative to the base section between a traveling position and a storage position, and a locking assembly for holding the column. The locking assembly is capable of locking the column in the traveling position or in a storage position. The assembly also includes an actuator which, when the column is in the traveling position, is movable from a rest position along a release path to initiate a release of the locking assembly, and thereby allow the column to be moved from the traveling position to the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventor: Michael Roydon Puzey
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Patent number: 6866109Abstract: A mobility vehicle (10) is formed by attaching a pair of scooter (S) bases (16) to a platform (14). Each scooter base includes two wheels (18, 20) and one of the wheels is drivingly connected to a battery (14) operated motor (12) to drive the vehicle. The battery and motor both comprise part of a scooter. A yoke (70) extends between the scooter wheels (18) at the front of the vehicle and a steering column (23) attaches to the yoke for steering for the vehicle as the column is turned. The steering column includes handlebars (24a, 24b) with associated handgrips (25a, 25b) for controlling vehicle speed and braking the vehicle to stop it. A seat (44) mounts on the platform for the operator of the vehicle to sit down while driving it. The seat and steering column are both removable for storing the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventor: Thomas Roach
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Publication number: 20050012289Abstract: A scooter usable for figure scootering, including: a scooter frame having a frame body for a user to step thereon; a steering mechanism disposed at a front end of the scooter frame for controlling turning direction of the scooter; a front wheel pivotally disposed at a bottom end of the steering mechanism; a rear wheel pivotally disposed under bottom face of the frame body; and an auxiliary wheel pivotally disposed under bottom face of the scooter frame behind the rear wheel. When the front and rear wheels contact with the ground, the auxiliary wheel is higher than the ground by a certain height. When the front end of the scooter is lifted, the rear wheel and the auxiliary wheel contact with the ground for performing figure scootering.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Kuo Wang, Tuan Chang
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Patent number: 6840524Abstract: A scooter includes a body having four pulleys at four corners of the body. A wire reeves through the pulleys. A head tube is connected to the body, and a handlebar stem with a front wheel rotatably extends through the head tube. A rear wheel is connected to the rear part. Two pedals are fixedly connected to the wire, and toothed belts extend through the pedals. Each pedal has two wheel sets. Each wheel set has a shaft on which a one-way bearing is mounted. A gear is connected on the the one-way bearing and is engaged with the toothed belts. Wheels of the wheel sets contact the ground, and the scooter moves by reciprocally shifting the pedals on the toothed belts.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Inventor: Hui-Nan Yu
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Publication number: 20050001399Abstract: There is provided a 3-wheel vehicle board which can stably maintain height of a handle bar and change a driving posture in various forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventors: In Yeo, In Yeo
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Patent number: 6837504Abstract: A foot scooter adapted with a stabilizing mechanism secured to hardware associated with the upper assembly of the scooter in front of a use's knee high location. The stabilizing mechanism includes a padded receiver adapted to firmly and comfortably hold a user's knee within the receiver during scooter operation. The padded receiver has a recessed center comprised of resilient material adapted for receiving a user's knee and further comprising an outer ridge comprised of resilient material adapted for firmly holding the user's knee within the recessed center. The stabilizing mechanism can be adjustably secured the frame of a scooter using an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism can include a quick release mechanism. The adjustment mechanism can also include a guide to limit adjustment/movement of the adjustment mechanism along the scooter frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Inventor: Philippa V. Garner
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Patent number: 6834872Abstract: A supportive walker includes a front frame, a rear frame, a pair of limitation plates, and at least one safety lock. The limitation plates are adapted to support relative movement of the front frame and the rear frame between an extended position and a folded position. The safety lock is adapted to selectively lock the front frame and the rear frame. The limitation plates are connected to the front frame and each has a passage defined therethrough to accommodate movement of the rear frame. The safety lock includes a mounting unit and a control unit such that the action of a spring force set outwardly pulls the control unit to move an inner protruding block along sliding slots at side wings of the mounting unit, and to further unlock the front frame and the rear frame so as to extend or fold the front frame and the rear frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2004Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Eurocare Innovation Co., Ltd.Inventor: Scott Chen
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Publication number: 20040256823Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, left and a right trailing arms each having a front portion pivotally attached to either the front column or a bracket attached thereto by a pivot axle which is preferably inclined relative to the bracket or the front column. A detachable latching device may be used to detachably latch the bracket, if so provided, and thus the trailing arms to the front column at the working position. The bracket and thus the trailing arm may be rotated relative to the front column to the folding position when the detachably latching device releases the bracket relative to the front column. The cambering vehicle may also include a link connect the trailing arms independent of the front column, and a braking mechanism to inhibit forward movement of the cambering vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Unique Forces Company LimitedInventor: Jin Chen Chuang
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Publication number: 20040256821Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, and a bracket rotatably attached to the front column with a pivot shaft, a left and a right trailing arm each having a front portion pivotally attached to the bracket with a pivot axle which is preferably inclined relative to the bracket or the front column. A detachably latching device may be used to detachably latch the bracket and thus the trailing arms to the front column at the working position. The bracket and thus the trailing arm may be rotated relative to the front column to the folding position when the detachably latching device releases the bracket relative to the front column.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Jin Chen Chuang
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Publication number: 20040256824Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, left and a right trailing arms each having a front portion pivotally attached to either the front column or a bracket attached thereto by a pivot axle which is preferably inclined relative to the bracket or the front column. A detachable latching device may be used to detachably latch the bracket, if so provided, and thus the trailing arms to the front column at the working position. The bracket and thus the trailing arm may be rotated relative to the front column to the folding position when the detachably latching device releases the bracket relative to the front column. The cambering vehicle may also include a link connect the trailing arms independent of the front column, and a braking mechanism to inhibit forward movement of the cambering vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Unique Forces Company LimitedInventor: Jin Chen Chuang
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Publication number: 20040256822Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a front column, and a left and a right trailing arm having a front portion pivotally attached to the front column with a pivot axle and having a rear wheel and having a foot pedal to support users. The pivot axles are inclined relative to the front column, to change the moving stroke of the trailing arms. Each of the front portions of the trailing arms includes a bushing rotatably attached onto the pivot axles respectively, and the pivot axles may be secured to the front column. A link may couple the trailing arms together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Jin Chen Chuang
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Patent number: 6832771Abstract: A wheel board vehicle includes a frame having thereon a centrally mounted planar board on which a rider stands while riding the vehicle. At a front end of the frame a single support arm extends that has an outer end to which a front yoke is pivotably attached. The front yoke carries a front wheel. At a rear end, stationary support arms carry a rear wheel. A manually operated brake member is attached to the frame near the rear wheel adjacent a leg of the rider while the rider is riding the vehicle, and a stationary handle is attached to the frame and oriented generally vertically while the rider rides the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Cassady Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Gregory S. Beck