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US4065145A
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Wheeled vehicle for semi-ambulatory medical patients
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-30
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-03-30
Abstract
Abstract The vehicle has a support component which has two wheels and a frame work supporting a seat above and forward of the two wheels, a second steering component which has a wheel and means for steering the wheel and means disposed just above ground level for connecting the components so that a provisionally ambulatory medical patient who is either weak from disease or injury or who is partially crippled can mount the self-supporting vehicle and ride it from point to point without changing from a standing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Carter Carl Chambers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1051; B; B62; B62K; B62K5/00; B62K5/02; B62K5/023; B62K5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A patient vehicle comprising a support component comprising two spaced wheels, a seat, and means for supporting said seat on said wheels; a steering component comprising a wheel having steering means; means connecting said components and defining a center line dividing said vehicle into right and left parts, said means having a portion offset to one side of the center line of the vehicle to allow clearance for the feet of the user; said seat being positioned over the rear portion of said offset portion such that a patient may mount the seat without stepping over said offset portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A patient vehicle comprising a support component comprising two spaced wheels, a seat, and means for supporting said seat on said wheels; a steering component comprising a wheel having steering means; means connecting said components and defining a center line dividing said vehicle into right and left parts, said means having a portion offset to one side of the center line of the vehicle to allow clearance for the feet of the user; said seat being positioned over the rear portion of said offset portion such that a patient may mount the seat without stepping over said offset portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicle of claim 1 having means disposed on said steering component to prevent the turning of the wheel past a predetermined angle, to preserve the stability of the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The vehicle of claim 2 wherein said means disposed on the steering component to prevent the turning of the wheel past a pre-determined angle comprises a pair of rearwardly extending spurs disposed to engage said means connecting said components.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The vehicle of claim 1 wherein said seat is adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicle of claim 1 wherein said offset portion is disposed just above ground level.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |