Motor vehicles – Motor-carrying attachments
Patent
1981-01-26
1983-06-28
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Motor vehicles
Motor-carrying attachments
180DIG3, 280242WC, 280289WC, 280DIG10, 297330, 297DIG4, 297DIG10, B62D 5100
Patent
active
043900763
ABSTRACT:
An integrated ambulator and wheelchair is provided to enable a paraplegic stand on the ambulator and be separated from the wheelchair for maneuvering in confined spaces. The ambulator has power operated articulated linkage for raising the paraplegic out of and free of the wheelchair to the standing position on the ambulator; the compact base of the ambulator containing a drive mechanism for moving the ambulator in any desired direction through controls conveniently located on an arm rest.
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Garrett Robert A.
Wier John P.
Beers Robert F.
Hill Mitchell J.
Johnston Ervin F.
Meador Terrance A.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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