Motor vehicles – Steered by walking attendant – Handle movement controls vehicle drive
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-26
2009-12-22
Winner, Tony H. (Department: 3611)
Motor vehicles
Steered by walking attendant
Handle movement controls vehicle drive
C280S460100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07635037
ABSTRACT:
A motorized towing device comprising a chassis, at least one motor, at least two wheels, a controller, and a quick release attachment mechanism. The controller operates the motor to cause the rotation of the wheels and the movement of the chassis over a surface. The quick release attachment mechanism releaseably secures the chassis to an object desired to be towed or moved while permitting rotational movement of the device relative to the object about a generally horizontal plane.
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PCT International Preliminary Report on Patentability (Form PCT/IB/373)—1 pg.
Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority (Form PCT/ISA/237)—6 pgs.
Jenkins Alastair
Treadwell Simon
1498456 Ontario Inc.
Fay Sharpe LLP
Winner Tony H.
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