Rear Steering Platform On Coaster Wagon Patents (Class 280/87.043)
  • Patent number: 8998226
    Abstract: A three wheeled scooter comprises a chassis having forward and aft ends with a front wheel non-pivotally mounted to the forward end and a pair of rear wheels coaxially mounted to the aft end. The chassis defines a longitudinal axis and includes a support assembly and a handle assembly extending upwardly from the support assembly. The rear wheels are configured to be angularly yawable relative to the longitudinal axis between a neutral position and a yawed position. Steering of the scooter is thereby effectuated by angular yawing of the rear wheels relative to the longitudinal axis such as by asymmetric loading of one of opposing sides of the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: SBYKE USA LLC
    Inventor: Bradley E. Wernli
  • Patent number: 8870200
    Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle or scooter includes a least one swivel caster wheel supported at the rear of the scooter. The scooter has a body that includes a deck and a handlebar assembly. The scooter includes at least one front wheel with the deck extending between the at least one front wheel and the at least one swivel wheel. The scooter can also include an angled rear portion supporting a rear swivel caster wheel such that the pivot axis of the swivel wheel is inclined with respect to the top surface of the deck. Embodiments of the scooter also include a swivel braking assembly configured to apply a braking force to the at least one swivel wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Razor USA, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Chen
  • Patent number: 8857832
    Abstract: Knee-walkers allow amputees and individuals with injuries to maintain independent movement. Their stability and steering is very important. The invention comprises a knee-walker (10) comprising a frame (20), at least two ground-engaging wheels (50) at the front, a seat (90), a steering column (70), and a steering belt (200) linking the steering column to the two front wheels, the two front wheels being steered by rotation of the steering column and consequent rotation of the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Smith
  • Publication number: 20140054870
    Abstract: A three wheeled scooter comprises a chassis having forward and aft ends with a front wheel non-pivotally mounted to the forward end and a pair of rear wheels coaxially mounted to the aft end. The chassis defines a longitudinal axis and includes a support assembly and a handle assembly extending upwardly from the support assembly. The rear wheels are configured to be angularly yawable relative to the longitudinal axis between a neutral position and a yawed position. Steering of the scooter is thereby effectuated by angular yawing of the rear wheels relative to the longitudinal axis such as by asymmetric loading of one of opposing sides of the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: SBYKE USA LLC
    Inventor: BRADLEY E. WERNLI
  • Patent number: 8540284
    Abstract: A wheeled riding device has a body with an elongate front arm, a turning tail, and a joint part pivotally connecting the turning tail and front arm relative to one another. A front wheel is carried by a forward end of the front arm. Rear wheels are carried by a rear end of the turning tail. A standing platform is supported over the front arm and turning tail. The rear wheels and turning tail can pivot laterally side to side relative to the front arm. The front wheel and front arm can pivot vertically up and down relative to the standing platform. The front wheel, during a turn, is cambered inward into the turn. The device is controlled by the rider using body movements and skills required to ride a snowboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: No Snow Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Falanga, Andres J. Salas-Acosta
  • Patent number: 8387996
    Abstract: A vehicle including: a vehicle body for supporting an intended user, the vehicle body defining a body front end, a body rear end and a body longitudinal axis; a front wheel and a rear wheel, the front and rear wheels being rotatably mounted to the vehicle body respectively substantially adjacent the body front and rear ends so as to be rotatable respectively about a front wheel rotation axis and a rear wheel rotation axis orientable substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the body longitudinal axis; an auxiliary wheel mounted to the vehicle body so as to be rotatable about an auxiliary wheel rotation axis angled with respect to the front and rear wheel rotation axes; the auxiliary wheel being movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the vehicle body, wherein, when the vehicle is operatively supported on the ground surface by the front and rear wheels, the auxiliary wheel is closer to the ground surface in the extended position than in the retrac
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Guertin Marcel
  • Patent number: 8328209
    Abstract: A wiggling freewheeled vehicle comprises a folding assembly disposed between a main frame and two carrying frames. The folding assembly includes a pivot movably disposed on the main frame, clasp members integrally formed on the carrying frames, and a fastener able to fix the clasp members. Wherein, the clasp members are pivotally engaged with each other at a place where the pivot could fitly penetrate. By wrapping the main frame in the clasp members that are fixed by the fastener, the vehicle is available for a smooth operation. Oppositely, by releasing the main frame from the clasp members, the vehicle could be folded or collapsed while bending the main frame. Moreover, the collapsed vehicle allows the main frame to be arranged tightly abreast the carrying frames for achieving a compact structure. Thus, the collapsed freewheeled vehicle contributes to a reduced dimension and is beneficial for transportation and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Tong-Pei Tsai
  • Patent number: 8146926
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention involve a steerable stroller including a rear frame assembly supporting two rear wheels and a front frame assembly, which may take the form of a boom or other frame work, pivotally coupled with the rear frame assembly and supporting a front wheel. A centering mechanism is provided that elastically couples the front frame assembly with the rear frame assembly so that the boom and front wheel are normally in a straight orientation with respect to the rear wheels, and when a user imparts a turning force the centering mechanism acts to return the boom and front wheel to the straight orientation when the force is reduced or removed. It is also possible to include a pivoting front wheel in conjunction with or separate from the pivoting boom, with pivoting wheel also including a centering mechanism. Finally, aspects of the present invention may include a removable seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Gregory P. Durbin
  • Patent number: 8128109
    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 biased direction wheels include tilted caster and spring biased caster arrangements. The frame structure may have a rear support member or structure that extends between the two rear wheels. A user support platform of various configurations may be provided with the rear support member or structure. The scooter may have a three wheel configuration with the front wheel being larger than the rear two wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Shane Chen
  • Patent number: 8087681
    Abstract: A reinforced skateboard deck adapted to connect to a set of trucks and wheels to form a skateboard for riding with the deck having a reinforced region constructed to resist rupturing of the deck and a protective side barrier constructed to prevent wear of the reinforced region during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: NHS, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Piumarta
  • Publication number: 20110187069
    Abstract: A vehicle including: a vehicle body for supporting an intended user, the vehicle body defining a body front end, a body rear end and a body longitudinal axis; a front wheel and a rear wheel, the front and rear wheels being rotatably mounted to the vehicle body respectively substantially adjacent the body front and rear ends so as to be rotatable respectively about a front wheel rotation axis and a rear wheel rotation axis orientable substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the body longitudinal axis; an auxiliary wheel mounted to the vehicle body so as to be rotatable about an auxiliary wheel rotation axis angled with respect to the the front and rear wheel rotation axes; the auxiliary wheel being movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the vehicle body, wherein, when the vehicle is operatively supported on the ground surface by the front and rear wheels, the auxiliary wheel is closer to the ground surface in the extended position than in the re
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Guertin Marcel
  • Patent number: 7926825
    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: January 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Shane Chen
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100234186
    Abstract: A skate fitness car includes left and right support rods having a front end pivotally coupled to a vertical pipe and freely swayed sideway, a rear end pivotally coupled to a rear driving wheel module for automatic position restorations, and a link rod pivotally coupled between the left and right support rods. If a user releases the link rod and applies forces by both legs to bring together and separate the left and right support rods, the left and right rear driving wheels can be rolled forward in an S-shaped path. A front compacting wheel below the vertical pipe is provided for driving a car body to move forward. If the user locks the link rod, the user can apply forces to the left and right support rods by both legs or twist the body to roll the left and right rear driving wheels forward in an S-shaped path and drive the front compacting wheel to slide the car body, so as to achieve the multiple operating modes and give more funs to the fitness exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Jeeng-Neng Fan
  • Patent number: 7748725
    Abstract: A skateboard deck is provided with a first lower layer and an upper layer coupled to an upper surface of the first lower layer. The upper layer includes a top surface provided in part by a fiber-reinforced layer and in part a side barrier. The skateboard deck may further include one or more additional lower layers affixed beneath the first lower layer. The fiber-reinforced layer may be inlaid within the side barrier, which may be an outer portion of a wood veneer or thermoplastic sheet. The fiber-reinforced layer may be formed substantially of woven para-aramid fibers encased in an adhesive matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: NHS, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Piumarta
  • Patent number: 7699325
    Abstract: A steerable stroller including a rear frame assembly supporting two rear wheels and a front frame assembly, which may take the form of a boom or other frame work, pivotally coupled with the rear frame assembly and supporting a front wheel. A centering mechanism is provided that elastically couples the front frame assembly with the rear frame assembly so that the boom and front wheel are normally in a straight orientation with respect to the rear wheels, and when a user imparts a turning force the centering mechanism acts to return the boom and front wheel to the straight orientation when the force is reduced or removed. It is also possible to include a pivoting front wheel in conjunction with or separate from the pivoting boom, with pivoting wheel also including a centering mechanism. Finally, the steerable running stroller may include a removable seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Gregory P. Durbin
  • 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: 7530582
    Abstract: A vehicle including a frame; a rider support platform supported by the frame; a pair of first wheel units pivotably supported by the frame; a pair of second wheel units supported by the frame; first and second handlebars pivotably supported by the frame; a first linkage connecting the first handlebar to one of the first wheel units so that pivotable movement of the first handlebar causes wheel of the one of the first wheel units to turn relatively to the frame; a second linkage connecting the second handlebar to the other of the first wheel units so that pivotable movement of the second handlebar causes wheel of the other of the first wheel units to turn relatively to the frame; and a movement coordinator which connects the first and second linkages to each other so that pivotable movement of one or both of the first and second handlebars in one direction causes the wheels of both first wheel units to turn in the same direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: P{umlaut over (r)}agmatic Designs Inc.
    Inventors: Julia D Truchsess, James Flechner
  • Patent number: 7458435
    Abstract: A control unit controls a vehicle having a body to allow a user to step on, a power generator arranged to generate power that drives the body, and a first sensor and a second sensor. Each sensor preferably outputs a load value representing a load that has been applied to the body. The control unit preferably includes a processor arranged to output a command value associated with a bias of the load based on first and second load values that have been respectively detected by the first and second sensors, and a drive controller arranged to control the power generator in accordance with the command value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masanori Negoro, Nobuo Hara
  • Patent number: 7407032
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a practical and entertaining form of recreational transportation, easily transportable to weekend events. It is a compact transport kart (10), designed to carry at least one human passenger. It also transports its passenger across open road, or off-road terrain. The transport kart provides advantages and benefits over the prior art through use of a most unique type of body element (20), comprising of, or substantially resembling, a common ice-chest or common cooler. The body element can be selected of sufficient size and shape to also carry additional passengers, plus can be configured to carry ice and refreshments. The transport kart includes a power source (23) for propulsion, plus a set of wheels (21) and (22) mounted for rotation. A rotational output from the power source is drivingly connected to at least one of those wheels, therefore providing for a most unique and entertaining form of transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: GCC Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Gary C. Chambers, Chance A. Chambers
  • Patent number: 7055642
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a practical and entertaining form of recreational transportation, easily transportable to weekend events. It is a compact transport kart (10), designed to carry at least one human passenger. It also transports its passenger across open road, or off-road terrain. The transport kart provides advantages and benefits over the prior art through use of a most unique type of body element (20), comprising of, or substantially resembling, a common ice-chest or common cooler. The body element can be selected of sufficient size and shape to also carry additional passengers, plus can be configured to carry ice and refreshments. The transport kart includes a power source (23) for propulsion, plus a set of wheels (21) and (22) mounted for rotation. A rotational output from the power source is drivingly connected to at least one of those wheels, therefore providing for a most unique and entertaining form of transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventors: Gary C. Chambers, Chance A. Chambers
  • Patent number: 6769706
    Abstract: The following invention is directed to a pedal powered two wheel scooter. The invention discloses a scooter having a steerable front wheel assembly, a rear wheel assembly and a frame linking the front and rear wheel assemblies. The scooter has a drive mechanism comprising front and back crankshafts rotatably attached to the frame and attached to left and right pedals. The front crankshaft transmits power to the rear wheel by means of a front sprocket gear, a continuous chain and a rear sprocket gear. In another embodiment the drive mechanism comprises a front crankshaft rotatably attached to the frame that is also attached to the right and left pedals by means of a freewheel ratchet mechanism with the other end of the right and left pedals attaching to a see-saw bar that pivotally engages the frame in a position between the left and right pedals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Johnny Chow
  • Patent number: 6517092
    Abstract: A pushcart comprises two wheels attached to a fixed rear transverse member and two wheels attached to a pivotal front transverse member. The rear and front transverse members connect to a slanted longitudinal member. The wheels are affixed via a fork assembly to the ends of the respective members. The placement and slanting of the longitudinal member, as well as an almost upright steering column, enables an operator to achieve a lower center of gravity, for greater maneuverability and control during use. The platform comprises closely spaced bars affixed to the longitudinal member and to the fixed rear transverse member. The closely spaced bars provide lateral support to the longitudinal member as well as a platform for riding the pushcart. A cover plate shields the one or more tie rods from foreign matter and provides an alternate foot location for the operator during the performance of tricky maneuvers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Allen Dale Humphrey
  • Patent number: 6279930
    Abstract: An improved structure scooter capable of responsive and stable, time- and energy-saving, as well as safe and convenient operation and utilization that is comprised of a footboard, a front wheel assembly, and a rear wheel assembly. The front wheel assembly is disposed at the anterior aspect of the footboard and is equipped at the center with an extension plate of a front mounting block—the extension plate providing for assembly to the footboard, a topside stem having a handhold at its upper extent and an active sleeve, and a front mounting block having a support fixture installed on its two sides. Installed to through-holes in the outer sides of the support fixtures are movable side connecting rods and situated at their lower ends are the mounting holes of axles stays that provides for the installation of front wheels. Situated at the upper ends of the left and right side connecting rods is a top connecting rod that provides for the synchronous deflection of the side connecting rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventors: Yun-Chuan Chang, Chuan-Fu Kao
  • Patent number: 6241269
    Abstract: A foot driven vehicle utilizing a platform. The platform is motivated on a surface utilizing a foot pedal connected to a crank. The crank further includes an endless surface which is linked to a first wheel supported directly to the bottom of the platform. An element which is engageable by a foot or gripable by a hand, is linked to a second wheel supported by the bottom of the platform. The element is movable to turn the second wheel for the purposes of steering. A brake is also included in the present invention for arresting the turning of the first and/or second wheels. The brake includes a flange which is also operated by the foot of the user. A ratchet may also be used in the first wheel to bias rotation of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Ronnie Chee Keung Fan