141 |
Wheelchair and wheelchair docking system for human transport in motorized vehicles |
US15270041 |
2016-09-20 |
US09629760B1 |
2017-04-25 |
Curt Tucker |
A wheelchair docking system comprising a front locking system and a back locking system that locks the wheelchair in place on a solid substrate, such as the floor of a bus. |
142 |
Barrier with integrated wheelchair restraints |
US11847435 |
2007-08-30 |
US09616843B2 |
2017-04-11 |
Jean-Marc Girardin; Eric Girardin; Joe Esteireiro |
The embodiment described and claimed herein are improved barrier-type wheelchair securement systems. In particular, one embodiment of a barrier includes an integral shoulder belt assembly, two integral wheelchair restraint assemblies, and two integral lap belt assemblies. The wheelchair restraint and lap belt assemblies comprise retractors which can be mounted external or internal to the barrier. The integral shoulder belt assembly could be connected to a vertical telescoping member which is movable from a first position, wherein the telescoping member is housed inside of the barrier, to a second position, wherein the shoulder belt assembly is disposed at a proper height for a wheelchair passenger. Alternatively, the shoulder belt assembly could be rigidly mounted to the barrier in a fixed position, or could be adjustable to accommodate passengers of varying size. |
143 |
Vehicle wheelchair restraint system |
US14799228 |
2015-07-14 |
US09610882B1 |
2017-04-04 |
Darrell Heard |
The vehicle wheelchair restraint system provides a first belt and a second belt with which to anchor both a wheelchair and a wheelchair passenger against movement within a vehicle. In typical use, the first belt is removably hooked to a liner mount or a right angle mount. The first belt is passed through a part of a first side of the wheelchair and across the passenger's lap. The first belt is either wrapped around a part on a second side of the wheelchair and hooked back to itself, or hooked to the wheelchair. The first belt is properly tensioned by a strap ratchet. The second belt is hooked to a mount and to the second side of the wheelchair. The second belt is adjustably tensioned by a belt buckle, with which the second belt first end is hooked to the second end. |
144 |
Track and seat adapter for positioning and locking wheelchairs and transit seats |
US15065336 |
2016-03-09 |
US09610861B2 |
2017-04-04 |
Scott Ivan Fenton; Gerald James Hildom |
A track assembly for positioning and removably securing wheelchairs and transit seats in a vehicle, having a first rail having a frame, the frame having a top surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a longitudinal axis. The track assembly further includes a plurality of apertures having a shape, the apertures evenly distributed within the top surface along the longitudinal axis of the frame, a plurality of channels connecting the first and second side surfaces proximate the top surface, the channels evenly distributed along the longitudinal axis of the frame, and a second rail identical to and arranged in parallel with the first rail to form the track assembly. |
145 |
Vehicle Flooring System |
US15227942 |
2016-08-03 |
US20170050681A1 |
2017-02-23 |
Paul Edward SLEVINSKY; Robert Anthony IMBRIGIOTTA |
A flooring system for a vehicle having a corrugated floor comprises a plurality of flooring panels supported at their undersides by two or more registration members having locating members and other features for aligning the flooring panels vertically, laterally, and longitudinally. The flooring panels each have at least one longitudinally aligned load-bearing structure, such as in integrated track or a universal channel configured to receive a flanged track, filler material, or both. The registration members may have depending support members configured to engage in the valleys of the corrugated vehicle floor. |
146 |
AUTOMOTIVE WHEELCHAIR STORAGE DEVICE |
US15142716 |
2016-04-29 |
US20160346141A1 |
2016-12-01 |
Charlotte Guertler; Alaric D'Souza; Rachel Milgrom; Thomas Hong; Yu Xiao; Sam Nadell |
An automatic device for storing wheelchairs behind vehicles is provided. The wheelchair storage device is configured to mount to the exterior of a vehicle on the vehicle's roof rack. The storage device includes a horizontal and vertical arm, that when activated by a motor, uses a series of motors and gears to move a wheelchair attached to the vertical arm to the rear of the vehicle. A storage platform is further provided that receives and secures the wheelchair behind the vehicle. The motors of the storage device may be powered by the vehicle's engine, and a remote may be provided for user control. |
147 |
Method And System For Secure Wheelchair Use In Demand Response Transportation Systems |
US15153474 |
2016-05-12 |
US20160331606A1 |
2016-11-17 |
Sharon Ann Irma BARNES; Marty Charles BROOKS; Paul ERNSDORFF; Marsha Louise Moore |
There is a system for secure use of a wheelchair in demand response transportation systems comprising a wheelchair restraint comprising a central housing disposed between a vehicle strap and a wheelchair strap, the vehicle strap to secure the wheelchair restraint to the demand response vehicle, further comprising a vehicle strap sensor configured to provide a vehicle strap sensor electrical signal indicating whether the vehicle strap is securely affixed to a wheelchair anchor of a demand response vehicle, the wheelchair strap to secure the wheelchair restraint to the wheelchair, further comprising a wheelchair strap sensor configured to provide a wheelchair strap sensor signal indicating whether the wheelchair strap is securely connected to a wheelchair via the wheelchair strap. |
148 |
MODULAR MOTOR VEHICLE INTEGRATED CARRIER RACK AND STORAGE SYSTEM WITH UNIVERSAL CONNECTIONS |
US15054001 |
2016-02-25 |
US20160243996A1 |
2016-08-25 |
Mark A. Anton |
A unified carrier cargo rack and storage system for a vehicle including a receiver unit installed in the rear of the vehicle and a modular carrier rack, including a transitional carrier bar, a secondary bar and a cargo carrier bar, wherein the cargo carrier bar is further operable to engage and immobilize cargo; are disclosed as are male and female securing mechanisms. |
149 |
WHEELCHAIR CONVERSION VEHICLE WITH A MODIFIED K-FRAME AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME |
US14914925 |
2014-09-05 |
US20160221607A1 |
2016-08-04 |
Michael J. Schmidt |
The present invention is directed to a wheelchair conversion vehicle and a modified rear suspension K-frame that provides an increase in the overall wheelchair accessible area in the conversion vehicle without compromising ride quality or vehicle control. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing such a wheelchair conversion vehicle. |
150 |
DEVICE FOR DELIVERING PERSONAL VEHICLES, SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS OR SCOOTERS, FOR DRIVERS WITH DISABILITIES, AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME |
US14912165 |
2014-08-22 |
US20160193094A1 |
2016-07-07 |
Claude Bertrand |
A device including a box having an opening at least on one side and containing a personal vehicle and a folding seat, respective transfer locations, in which the personal vehicle and the folding seat are located next to and in close proximity to each other, the movable folding seat being capable of being guided between a forward position close to the motor vehicle seat and the transfer location of same, and a seat intended to support the user and guided between the folding seat and the personal vehicle, when the vehicle and the folding seat are in the respective transfer locations of same. |
151 |
Power lift and transfer system and method |
US13998002 |
2013-09-23 |
US20160184149A9 |
2016-06-30 |
Thomas F. Egan |
A power lift and transfer system and method are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the power lift and transfer system and method may be realized as a power lift and transfer system. The power lift and transfer system may move, stow, and carry a mobility device for a user with a disability, and then assist the person with the disability to transfer in and out of a vehicle. The power lift and transfer system may further transport the wheeled or other mobility device from a position in a rear or on top of the vehicle to passenger or driver areas of the vehicle, and then assist the user by means of a conveyor belt to transfer laterally into the automobile seat. |
152 |
MOBILITY SECUREMENT SYSTEM |
US14754421 |
2015-06-29 |
US20160016499A1 |
2016-01-21 |
Christian Hammarskjold; Vlad Balef; Stanley Brzezniak; Jeffrey Krueger; Michael D. Moffa; Dan Smith-Cohen; Paul Vidri; Timothy J. Murphy |
A mobility securement system, and method for securing a wheelchair or other mobility device, and its passenger, within a public or private vehicle. In various embodiments, the system includes one or two attachment members, one or two vehicle anchor assemblies and, potentially, at least one fixed or moveable bumper, and may further include a barrier. A tensioning assembly is operably connected to at least one attachment member and vehicle anchor assembly. One or more moveable bumpers may articulate to apply a force against the mobility device, and one attachment member may be hidden behind a stored position of a moveable bumper. |
153 |
Mobility Securement System |
US14332276 |
2014-07-15 |
US20160016498A1 |
2016-01-21 |
Christian Hammarskjold; Vlad Balef; Stanley Brzezniak; Jeffrey Krueger; Michael D. Moffa; Dan Smith-Cohen; Paul Vidri |
A mobility securement system, and method for securing a wheelchair or other mobility device, and its passenger, within a public or private vehicle. The system includes two attachment members, two vehicle anchor assemblies, and at least one fixed or moveable bumper, and may further include a fixed or moveable barrier. A tensioning assembly is operable connected to at least one attachment member and vehicle anchor assembly. One or more moveable bumpers may extend and articulate to apply a force against one or more points of the mobility device that are not coplanar with vehicle wall. The mobility securement system may further include a rear barrier which may move, swivel or articulate. |
154 |
WHEELCHAIR COMPRISING ENERGY ABSORBER |
US14771922 |
2014-03-06 |
US20160000619A1 |
2016-01-07 |
Magnus Andersson |
The present disclosure relates to a wheelchair (1) comprising: a chassis (3), a seat system (5) attached to the chassis (3), which seat system (5) has a backrest (5b) having a front side (5c) and a backside (5d), and an energy absorber (9) having a proximal end (9a) attached to the seat system (5) or joining the chassis (3), a distal end (9b) having means that enable attachment of straps or belts to the distal end (9b), and an intermediate portion (9c) extending from the proximal end (9a) to the distal end (9b) in a direction from the front side (5c) towards the back side (5d), wherein the intermediate portion (9c) has a curved portion adapted to straighten and plastically deform when the energy absorber (9) is subjected to a pulling force above a predetermined threshold. |
155 |
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING A MOBILITY DEVICE IN A VEHICLE |
US14799255 |
2015-07-14 |
US20150314720A1 |
2015-11-05 |
Richard A. Aucoin |
A device for securing a mobility device in a mobility vehicle or on a lifting device that is installed in or on a mobility vehicle or trailer. The securing device comprises a docking assembly, a locking assembly and a guide assembly. The locking assembly includes a receiving member having an interior passageway and a locking pin. The guide assembly includes a support plate attachable to the mobility device and an alignment rod whereby the alignment rod extends out from one side of the mobility device and engages the receiving member. The alignment rod is sized and configured to extend into the interior passageway thereby allowing the locking pin to extend into the interior passageway to secure the alignment rod. |
156 |
Mobility device docking system |
US13976754 |
2011-11-16 |
US09079524B2 |
2015-07-14 |
Richard A. Aucoin |
A device for securing a mobility device in a mobility vehicle or on a lifting device that is installed in or on a mobility vehicle or trailer. The securing device comprises a docking assembly, a locking assembly and a guide assembly. The locking assembly includes a receiving member having an interior passageway and a locking pin. The guide assembly includes a support plate attachable to the mobility device and an alignment rod whereby the alignment rod extends out from one side of the mobility device and engages the receiving member. The alignment rod is sized and configured to extend into the interior passageway thereby allowing the locking pin to extend into the interior passageway to secure the alignment rod. |
157 |
Safety belt system in transport vehicles for able and disabled people |
US13618864 |
2012-09-14 |
US09061612B2 |
2015-06-23 |
Sjoerd Hendrik de Bijl; Marcel Johannes Hendrikus Schouten |
A device suitable for use in a transport vehicle of able people and/or people in a wheelchair is described. The device includes a foot support with a foot attachment for attachment to a vehicle floor and a rigid arm having a shoulder end and a foot end. The rigid arm is connected near the foot end to the foot support. The system also includes a safety-belt system including a safety-belt and safety-belt attachment. The safety-belt attachment has a first attachment point with belt-guiding situated near the shoulder end of the rigid arm. The rigid arm is attached to the foot support by one or more arm hinges. The rigid arm is capable of rotating around the arm hinges. In addition, a foldable chair may be mounted on the foot support. The foot support may be connected with the vehicle floor using a connector which fits in a rail in the floor. |
158 |
Reconfigurable Passenger Restraint |
US14564647 |
2014-12-09 |
US20150164716A1 |
2015-06-18 |
Eammon Kilduff; Chris Cox |
A wheelchair restraint for a passenger service vehicle with at least a portion of the restraint reconfigurable between a first position and a second position. The first position is a storage or access position. The second position is an operational or restraining position. The at least a portion of the restraint includes a substantially rigid restraining member. |
159 |
MOTOR VEHICLE WITH WHEELCHAIR CADDY |
US14449891 |
2014-08-01 |
US20150104281A1 |
2015-04-16 |
Roy E. Day, JR. |
An apparatus for a wheelchair caddy to be attached to a disabled rider adapted cycle or scooter that may include connectors connecting the caddy and cycle, a rear or double rear axle attached to the base of the caddy frame, a handle for the user to grip while pulling the wheelchair onto the caddy, a rod as an emergency brake, a ratcheting strap or straps and bungee cord for securing the wheelchair in the caddy, walled footwells for the securing the passengers feet, a secured foam rubber middle console, a fitted, padded back rest, thigh restraining straps, lower ribcage restraining straps and other features. |
160 |
PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE RESTRAINT |
US14571816 |
2014-12-16 |
US20150097363A1 |
2015-04-09 |
John Bell; Robert Byers |
A safety restraint adapted for securing a personal mobility vehicle in a transport vehicle, against movement in a direction opposite to the direction of normal motion of the transport vehicle, the safety restraint comprising: a retractor comprising a spool on which an elongate piece of material is wound; the elongate material being configured to be attached at one end to the personal mobility vehicle; a slider bar adapted to be fixed to the transport vehicle; and wherein the retractor is mounted on the slider bar, in a manner which allows the retractor to slide in the direction of normal motion of the transport vehicle, and prevents the retractor moving in the opposite direction on the slider bar. |