Multipositionable; I.e., Along Array Strip Or Track Patents (Class 410/8)
  • Patent number: 4688843
    Abstract: Wheelchair restraint apparatus. The apparatus can be utilized to secure a wheelchair in fixed position on the floor of a vehicle without requiring structural modification of the wheelchair or requiring the utilization of tools to attach the restraint apparatus to the wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Inventor: Donna R. Hall
  • Patent number: 4668142
    Abstract: Car-carrier with each wheel-train equipped with its own carrying cross-structures.In this car carrier, the load levels (15) and (16) are composed of two side-rails (18) and (19,) which can be moved vertically along frame posts. The said side-rails are fitted with sustaining cross-structures (24) and (25) that can be moved lengthwise and can be blocked in any given position so as to create between the position of two of them a sufficiently wide interval to receive the wheelbase of each car to be carried. The lowest level (4) is realized by vertically mobile platforms, that are hinged together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: Lohr S.A.
    Inventors: Christian Fity, Jean-Luc Andre
  • Patent number: 4496271
    Abstract: A restraining fitting suitable for use with a mating track member affixed to a flat surface includes an upper portion having a ring affixed thereon suitable for receiving restraining straps or, alternatively, may include a bracket for receiving other mechanisms such as seat legs, shelves, etc., on its upper surface. The lower portion includes depending protrusions adapted to be received into and cooperate with bore holes provided in the track member. A lower member formed to be slidably retained by the upper member provides displacement of the depending protrusions locking the restraining fitting in the mating track member without requiring movement of the upper member from its initial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: East/West Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic J. Spinosa, Frank Knoll