301 |
Wheelchair and a method for producing said wheelchair |
US13358527 |
2012-01-26 |
US09259370B2 |
2016-02-16 |
Yoav Gabriely; Ruth Reuveni |
A collapsible wheelchair (CW) may be relatively small and lightweight and may be adapted to be easily collapsed/folded into a callable faint, allowing for easy storage, transport and use. The CW may be adapted to be collapsed/folded and expanded/unfolded in a series of simple steps, executable with one hand, by a person in a seated position, allowing for independent use even by a user with limited physical capabilities. The CW may have a relatively small width, allowing for access into constricted spaces. The rear and interior space between its large wheels may be unobstructed, leaving an unobstructed inner width, allowing the CW to be maneuvered in reverse over standing objects, such as a standard toilet. The seat of the CW may be equipped with a trap door, to allow the use of a toilet while seated on the CW. The rim may be beneath the seat for cleanliness. |
302 |
STANDING FRAME |
US14327943 |
2014-07-10 |
US20160008195A1 |
2016-01-14 |
Michael Lokken; Matthew Haugen; Jeffrey Schmidt; Travis Fluck; Wesley Ovre; Nancy Perlich; Mark Schmitt; Andrew Gardeen |
An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a support assembly, and a pivot joint pivotably connected to the frame and the support assembly for positioning in a plurality of modes including, for example, a user in supine, standing, and/or prone positions. The apparatus may be positioned within various ranges that include supine and prone modes without re-configuring the apparatus. |
303 |
Wheeled chair with leg rests |
US13686412 |
2012-11-27 |
US09016706B2 |
2015-04-28 |
Anish Paul; William D. Childs; Mark A. Schneider |
A leg rest for a patient transport device, such as a wheeled chair, bed, stretcher, cot, or the like, is movable between a stowed position underneath a seat and a use position extending forwardly from the seat. The leg rest includes a latch and a handle for releasing the latch. The latch is adapted to automatically retain the leg rest in whichever of the use and stowed positions it currently is in. Pulling on the handle releases the latch and allows the leg rest to be moved between the use and stowed positions. The leg rest includes a pad that is positioned, when the leg rest is in the use position, to contact a patient's calf. The leg rest is configured to both pivot about a pivot axis and to have two different sections that translate with respect to each other. |
304 |
Brakes for mobile medical device |
US13686085 |
2012-11-27 |
US08967635B2 |
2015-03-03 |
Anish Paul; William D. Childs; Steven L. Birman |
A brake system for a medical device, such as a cot, stretcher, bed, wheeled chair, or other medical device, includes a pin and toothed wheel arrangement wherein the selective insertion of a pin between teeth on the toothed wheel brakes the system, while the removal of the pin from between the teeth unbrakes the system. Multiple pins may be used with a single toothed wheel wherein the pins are offset from each other relative to the teeth so that, when one pin is inserted between teeth, the other pin is at least partially blocked from being inserted between the teeth. This effectively increases the resolution of the toothed wheel. The toothed wheel may be axially spaced from wheel(s) that roll on the ground. When so spaced, the toothed wheel, and all of the braking components associated therewith, may be enclosed within a housing separate from the rolling wheel(s). |
305 |
PATIENT TRANSPORT PLATFORM |
US14375883 |
2013-01-30 |
US20150014959A1 |
2015-01-15 |
Trevor Youngmann; Brian Huml; David Heidenreich; Nathan Yensho; Michael Maske |
Embodiments of a patient transport platform employing one or more adjustable columns interposed between a base having caster wheels with one or more intermediate large wheels, the adjustable columns accommodating deployment and retraction of the large wheels and elevation and positioning of an articulating patient stretcher chair. In various embodiments, the adjustable columns are in parallel or series connection, or combinations thereof. An articulating base frame assembly with a dampened interconnection between fore and aft sections, having three pairs of wheels for selective implementation in use is also presented. |
306 |
Apparatus for raising and lowering a human foot |
US14032992 |
2013-09-20 |
US08911021B1 |
2014-12-16 |
Paul Styke |
An apparatus for lifting an adult human foot includes a frame, a foot rest, and a lifting mechanism. The frame is configured to rest on a floor with the lifting mechanism being positioned on the frame and the foot rest being secured to the lifting mechanism. In operation, the lifting mechanism functions to selectively raise and lower the foot rest with respect to the floor. |
307 |
Methods, Systems, and Devices Relating to Multifunctional Aircraft Aisle Wheelchair |
US14281217 |
2014-05-19 |
US20140341687A1 |
2014-11-20 |
Dan Johnson; Andrew Dvorak |
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to wheelchair systems for transporting a mobility-challenged passenger onto an aircraft and transfer that passenger into an aircraft seat. The implementations include systems with lift systems, belt systems, and/or transfer ramps. |
308 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING USERS OF CONVENTIONAL STAND ALONE WALKERS |
US14190549 |
2014-02-26 |
US20140175766A1 |
2014-06-26 |
Jacqulyn Peterson |
A system of attaching a trailing seat attachment to a walker so a person can sit down while using the walker without the need to turn around. The system comprising a pair of facing identical wheeled walkers coupled by an extension rod there between, where the walker includes spring loaded casters to restrict rolling when downward forces are applied to the walker seat or grips. |
309 |
Child mobility chair |
US13930742 |
2013-06-28 |
US08720926B2 |
2014-05-13 |
Zachary Adams; Kent Nienaber |
A mobility chair is arranged for a high degree of maneuverability, and is particularly useful for handicapped individuals in need of a highly stable and maneuverable carriage. The mobility chair may be particularly useful for children, and includes a seat positioned between first and second wheels of a first wheel set, wherein the axial spacing dimension of the first and second wheels is greater than the axle height. The mobility chair is arranged for pivotability about the first wheel set axle to permit the user to freely pivot forward while in the seat of the chair, with the pivoting being limited in both circumaxial directions about the axle axis. |
310 |
WHEELED CHAIR |
US13686011 |
2012-11-27 |
US20130140782A1 |
2013-06-06 |
Anish Paul; William D. Childs; Steven L. Birman |
A wheeled chair for transporting patients includes a frame, a seat, a plurality of wheels, and a plurality of armrests. The armrests are pivotable about a common pivot axis that is oriented generally horizontally and that is positioned underneath the seat and forward of a back support. Each armrest may include a locking mechanism for holding the armrests in a use position. When locked in the use position, a user may apply an upward force on the armrests to lift the chair upwardly that does not cause pivoting of the armrests. The chair is designed to allow nesting with other chairs of similar design. The front wheels may be positioned laterally apart a greater distance than the rear wheels to allow a first chair to nestingly receive a rear portion of a second chair. Foley hooks may also be included on the chair for hanging a Foley catheter bag. |
311 |
POLE AND TOPPER FOR MOBILE MEDICAL DEVICE |
US13686243 |
2012-11-27 |
US20130140780A1 |
2013-06-06 |
Michael E. Graves; Donald S. Strum; Robert B. Van Varick; Joseph A. McCarry; William Dwight Childs; Anish Paul; Steven Lee Birman |
A wheeled medical device—such as a cot, stretcher, bed, wheeled chair, or other medical device—includes a pole on which is mounted a removable topper. The topper may include a plurality of IV hooks used to support an IV bag. The hooks may be defined in an endless ribbon that is circular, or that is another closed shape. No prongs, hooks, or other projections extend outwardly from the topper, thereby reducing the potential dangerousness of accidental impacts with the topper. Whether the topper includes hooks or not, it may also be used as an information communication medium, such as through the use of colors, shapes, or other structures that signify certain information. The information may identify characteristics of the patient associated with the medical device or characteristics of the medical device itself, or still other information. |
312 |
Mobility devices and methods |
US12573778 |
2009-10-05 |
US08393684B2 |
2013-03-12 |
Alfred H. Peraza |
A mobility device including multiple levels at different heights, beginning with a first level at substantially 4 to 6 inches from a floor surface, and with every subsequent level substantially 4 to 6 inches above the last level, and including a surface on the levels for a user to pull themselves onto, one level at a time, until the user is at a height by which they may either sit on a chair or regain their footing. |
313 |
MULTIFUNCTIONAL LOCOMOTOR |
US13642591 |
2011-04-19 |
US20130037333A1 |
2013-02-14 |
Rosana Antunes de Sousa |
MULTIFUNCTIONAL LOCOMOTOR APPARATUS, which conjugates the function of making someone move in standing position, and also sitting in only one object, thus providing more comfort, health, and life quality for handicapped and bedridden people the apparatus including three modules, being each a lower module, an intermediate module, and an upper module, basically comprised of a preferably tubular structure with at least three vertical elements that compose a tubular structure, which is supported by a gripping circular base and yet containing several devices coupled to said tubular structure. |
314 |
SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION |
US13140198 |
2009-12-16 |
US20110240042A1 |
2011-10-06 |
Matthew William Cooke; Stuart Ward |
A spinal immobilisation apparatus has a harness for immovably securing to the torso of a person and a separate head support of collarless construction for mounting about the head of a person. Releasable connection allows the head support to be adjustably secured on the harness in relation to the shoulders and back of the wearer. The harness configuration allows ready access to the wearer's chest area. Elastication allows the cheat to expand during breathing. The head support is of open-faced, open-topped structure having rigid side walls hingedly connected to a rigid rear wall. |
315 |
CHAIR WITH MOVABLE ARMS AND TABLES SECTIONS |
US13046812 |
2011-03-14 |
US20110163575A1 |
2011-07-07 |
Kenneth L. Kramer; Marshall S. Dahneke; Reed N. Wilcox; Franz R. Gaag; David T. Schwanemann; Rainer B. Teufel; Peter A. Koloski; Thornton K. Lothrop; Ryan R. Berger |
A reclining chair is provided. The reclining chair has back, seat, and leg sections. The reclining chair has movable arm rests. In some embodiments, storage units are provided as part of the reclining chair. |
316 |
Apparatus for transportation of a disabled person in standing position |
US11795960 |
2006-02-15 |
US07647655B2 |
2010-01-19 |
Gunnar Liljedahl |
A support frame assembly for attachment to a support mast of a transport apparatus may include a support frame with a pair of downwardly directed mounting posts. Support arms may be pivotally attached to an end of each mounting post. The support arms may each comprise a back support and an open position and a closed position. When the support arms are in the closed positioned the back supports may be substantially horizontally oriented defining a support area between the support arms, the back supports and the support frame. When the support arms are in the open position the back supports may be substantially vertically oriented and the support area is open opposite the support frame. |
317 |
Apparatus for Transportation of a Disabled Person in Standing Position |
US11795960 |
2006-02-15 |
US20090119835A1 |
2009-05-14 |
Gunnar Liljedahl |
Apparatus for transportation of a disabled person in standing position by which apparatus the person is able by his own strength to rise himself from a sitting position to a standing position, including a wheeled base (1) in the form of an U-shaped frame provided with a footrest (3) and a post (2), which supports at least one support frame (5). The support frame (5) comprises two legs (6a, 6b), which each at its end support through locking means (7a, 7b) an arm (8a, 8b), which is fixed in the longitudinal direction but pivotally arranged in the locking means, and that each arm (8a, 8b) has a supporting means (9) arranged in such a way that, when a person is standing, it can be pivoted behind the person, so that the person will be enclosed by the post (2), the support frame (5), the legs (8a, 8b), and the supporting means (9). |
318 |
Wheelchair |
US11258488 |
2005-10-25 |
US07520518B2 |
2009-04-21 |
Christopher J. Peterson; Matthew Robert Cerreto |
A wheelchair frame member that includes a first metallic tube member, a second metallic tube member, and a tubular composite member. First and second end portions of the composite member extend into the first and second metallic tube members. The first and second end portions of the composite members are secured to inner surfaces of the first and second metallic tube members. The end portions of the tubular composite members may be connected to the inner surfaces of the metallic tube members in a variety of different ways. For example, the end portions may be forced radially outward into engagement with the inner surface of the tube members to secure the end portions to the inner surfaces of the tube members. |
319 |
Pediatric assistance device |
US11034353 |
2005-01-13 |
US07448633B2 |
2008-11-11 |
Mary Patrice Mollick |
A pediatric assistance device useful in enabling a pediatric patient to participate in developmental and social stimulus during medical interventions. |
320 |
Active wheelchair |
US10549924 |
2004-03-22 |
US07404567B2 |
2008-07-29 |
Flemming Møller |
The present invention relates to the art of personal mobility vehicles, particularly vehicles for the physically impaired. Particular application is found in children's wheelchairs which grow and expand with the child. However, it is to be appreciated that the present invention may also be applicable to wheelchairs for adults and may be utilized to custom fit wheelchairs to adults, may enable the chair to be utilized by adults or children of different sizes, or may be applicable to other vehicles. |