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Vehicle for the physically handicapped
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-01
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Granted: 1981-08-18
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Expires: 1998-12-01
Abstract
Abstract An amusement and exercising vehicle for physically handicapped persons is driven by a motor. Operational movement of the drive mechanism is translated into reciprocal movement of foot pedals. The foot pedals are provided with orthopedic braces for supporting the legs of the driver whereby the legs are supported for exercising movement by the motor during movement of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry D. Lay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/04; A61G5/041; A61G5/045; A61G5/10; A61G5/1051; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61G2203/00; A61G2203/10; A61G2203/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A vehicle for a physically handicapped person comprising: a frame; a plurality of ground engaging wheels mounted on said frame; means for steerably controlling at least one of said plurality of wheels by a physically handicapped person; means for driving said vehicle, said driving means including: a source of power, a motor connected to said source of power, and means for drivingly connecting said motor to at least one of said plurality of wheels; at least one rod having one end portion pivotally mounted to said frame for reciprocal movement; a foot support mounted on the other end portion of said rod; an orthopedic brace including: a foot piece mounted on said foot support, a calf support, a vertical leg support interconnecting said foot piece and said calf support, and means for connecting said vertical leg support to said rod proximate said calf support; and means for drivingly interconnecting said drivingly connecting means and said rod whereby at least one leg of a physically handicapped person is exercised by reciprocal movement of said rod while said vehicle is being driven.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A vehicle for a physically handicapped person comprising: a frame; a plurality of ground engaging wheels mounted on said frame; means for steerably controlling at least one of said plurality of wheels by a physically handicapped person; means for driving said vehicle, said driving means including: a source of power, a motor connected to said source of power, and means for drivingly connecting said motor to at least one of said plurality of wheels; at least one rod having one end portion pivotally mounted to said frame for reciprocal movement; a foot support mounted on the other end portion of said rod; an orthopedic brace including: a foot piece mounted on said foot support, a calf support, a vertical leg support interconnecting said foot piece and said calf support, and means for connecting said vertical leg support to said rod proximate said calf support; and means for drivingly interconnecting said drivingly connecting means and said rod whereby at least one leg of a physically handicapped person is exercised by reciprocal movement of said rod while said vehicle is being driven.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The vehicle of claim 1 wherein said source of power comprises a battery, said motor comprises an electric motor connected to said battery, and said drivingly connecting means comprises a transmission box and a gear reducer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicle of claim 1 which further comprises: a battery, the battery defining the source of power.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicle of claim 1 which further comprises: a transmission box electrically connected to the motor, the transmission box having at least forward, reverse and neutral positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The vehicle of claim 1 which further comprises: a second rod having one end portion pivotally mounted to said frame for reciprocal movement; a second foot support mounted on the other end portion of said second rod; and a second orthopedic brace connected to said second rod and said second foot support.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-17 | 1985-02-16 | 1985-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-17 | 1989-02-16 | 1989-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-17 | 1993-02-16 | 1993-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |