Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Boehler, Anne Marie (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C016S431000, C016S435000, C150S155000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040642
ABSTRACT:
Covers for a grip ring of a wheel chair are disclosed. According to certain embodiments of the invention, a two-piece cover is provided. The two-piece cover includes a soft, resilient inner pad and an outer sleeve enclosing the inner pad. According to other embodiments of the invention, a one-piece cover is disclosed. The one-piece cover includes a soft, resilient inner pad and an outer layer permanently attached to the inner pad. Both the one-piece and two-piece covers can be easily removed from or installed on the grip ring. The covers according to the present invention fit securely over wheelchair grip rings, providing a cushioned, enlarged gripping area for the wheelchair user. The covers improve the performance, feel and safety of grip rings.
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Boehler Anne Marie
Connolly Bove & Lodge & Hutz LLP
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