Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-24
2010-10-26
Morris, Lesley (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C280S250100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07819415
ABSTRACT:
Provided is an apparatus for use with a rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchair. The apparatus enables a motorized wheelchair to be used in areas that would not otherwise be possible. A motorized wheelchair, though very useful and necessary, has several mobility drawbacks. Lateral movement poses a problem to the motorized wheelchair. This apparatus provides a modification to existing rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchairs that allows the user to maneuver in tight spaces by providing a for sideways movement that would not be possible in conventional wheelchair designs.
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Bennett Daniel
Kio Jonathan M.
Komperud Kelly
Lujan Joshua
Dunn Courtney M.
Morris Lesley
Smith & Hopen , P.A.
Spier Jeremy
University of South Florida
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