US4010499A
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Invalid transport
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-17
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Granted: 1977-03-08
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Expires: 1995-07-17
Abstract
Abstract An invalid transport is disclosed for supporting an invalid person to allow their ready transportation to, and facilitated entry into, an automobile. The supporting seat of the transport raises and tilts to position the invalid directly inside the automobile. Transfer of the invalid from the transport seat to the automobile seat is then safely and easily accomplished.
Inventors
- 👤 Alden B. Davis
- 👤 Earl S. Dutmers
- 👤 Mariane L. Englund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/104; A61G7/1046; A61G3/00; A61G3/02; A61G3/06; A61G3/063; A61G7/1073; A61G7/1082; A61G7/1096; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A vehicle for transporting an invalid passenger, said vehicle comprising in combination: a. a moveable base including 1. a pair of spaced apart front wheels having a diameter small enough to fit beneath the side frame of an automobile, and 2.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A vehicle for transporting an invalid passenger, said vehicle comprising in combination: a. a moveable base including 1. a pair of spaced apart front wheels having a diameter small enough to fit beneath the side frame of an automobile, and 2.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
a pair of spaced apart rear wheels having a diameter larger than the diameter of said front wheels; b. a pedestal connected to the rear of said base and extending upward at a frontward angle of less than 90° therefrom; c. a seat cantilevered frontward from said pedestal for supporting the back and legs of an invalid; d. a leg rest extending frontward from said seat and located at a downward angle from said seat for supporting the calves of said invalid, thereby maintaining the heels of said invalid above the top of said front wheels; e. means for selectively tilting said seat relative to said base; f. means for selectively raising and lowering said seat relative to said base; and g. a pair of arm rests connected to said seat and individually moveable to
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
a pair of spaced apart rear wheels having a diameter larger than the diameter of said front wheels; b. a pedestal connected to the rear of said base and extending upward at a frontward angle of less than 90° therefrom; c. a seat cantilevered frontward from said pedestal for supporting the back and legs of an invalid; d. a leg rest extending frontward from said seat and located at a downward angle from said seat for supporting the calves of said invalid, thereby maintaining the heels of said invalid above the top of said front wheels; e. means for selectively tilting said seat relative to said base; f. means for selectively raising and lowering said seat relative to said base; and g. a pair of arm rests connected to said seat and individually moveable to
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
a position which does not obstruct access to the side of said seat. 2. A vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said pedestal extends frontward at an angle of approximately 75° relative to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein the diameter of said front wheels is less than 6 inches and the diameter of said rear wheels is greater than 6 inches.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-07 | 1980-09-06 | 1981-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-07 | 1984-09-06 | 1985-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-07 | 1988-09-06 | 1989-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |