US3256040A
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Reclining attachment for wheel chairs
Assignee: INSTITUTIONAL IND Inc
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Filing: 1964-08-13
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1984-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Mize
- 👤 Edward H Endres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1089; A61G2203/00; A61G2203/70; A61G2203/72; A61G2203/723
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A WHEEL CHAIR HAVING AT LEAST ON TIPPING LEVER EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM THE LOWER BACK SIDE THEREOF, A RECLINING ATTACHMENT COMPRISING A TUBULAR FIRST MEMBER HAVING A SOCKET RECEIVING SAID TIPPING LEVER, AND A SECOND MEMBER ABOVE SAID FIRST MEMBER AND CONNECTED THERETO, SAID SECOND MEMBER EXTENDING REARWARDLY BEYOND SAID FIRST MEMBER AND HAVING A TIP PORTION AT ITS REAR END ENGAGEABLE WITH A FLOOR SURFACE FOR SUPPORTING SAID CHAIR WHEN THE SAME IS TIPPED REARWARDLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A WHEEL CHAIR HAVING AT LEAST ON TIPPING LEVER EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM THE LOWER BACK SIDE THEREOF, A RECLINING ATTACHMENT COMPRISING A TUBULAR FIRST MEMBER HAVING A SOCKET RECEIVING SAID TIPPING LEVER, AND A SECOND MEMBER ABOVE SAID FIRST MEMBER AND CONNECTED THERETO, SAID SECOND MEMBER EXTENDING REARWARDLY BEYOND SAID FIRST MEMBER AND HAVING A TIP PORTION AT ITS REAR END ENGAGEABLE WITH A FLOOR SURFACE FOR SUPPORTING SAID CHAIR WHEN THE SAME IS TIPPED REARWARDLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-06-13 | 1969-12-13 | 1970-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-13 | 1973-12-13 | 1974-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-13 | 1977-12-13 | 1978-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |