Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Shriver, J. Allen (Department: 4136)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C280S246000, C280S247000, C280S248000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11468346
ABSTRACT:
A mobility device for use by the elderly or disabled persons, that does not require standing, balancing or walking and is propelled by leg paddling of a user, is disclosed. The mobility device comprises a pair of base members, an inverted U-shaped member disposed between the base members, front legs extending downwardly at 45 degrees with respect to the base members with swiveling wheels, a front cross bar disposed between the front legs, such that the front cross bar and the front legs define an opening receiving a user's legs while paddling. Also provided are rear legs with fixed wheels, handles extending outwardly at 70 degrees with respect to the base members, brakes engaging rear wheels, the brakes actuated by levers disposed on the handles, a seat, a back rest and arm rests.
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Adams Tashiana
Khiterer Vladimir
Shriver J. Allen
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