Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C280S062000, C280S650000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10854615
ABSTRACT:
A multi-terrain foldable wheelchair preferably comprises a foldable frame configured for carrying a user in a seated position. The frame further comprises a plurality of hinges configured to allow the frame to fold. Further, the multi-terrain wheelchair comprises a pair of front driving wheels that are rotatably mounted on the front portion of the foldable frame and a single rear castor wheel that is rotatably mounted on the rear portion of the foldable frame. Preferably, when the frame is folded, the driving wheels and the castor wheel are aligned in substantially the same plane. In alternative embodiments, the pair of driving wheels each comprise a driving wheel hub, a driving wheel connector, or driver wheel housings coupled to the frame and configured to allow the pair of the driver wheels to spin. Further, in alternative embodiments, the castor wheel comprises a castor wheel hub, a castor wheel connector, or a castor wheel housing coupled to the frame and configured to allow the castor wheel to spin.
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Haverstock & Owens LLP
Hurley Kevin
McLuen Design, Inc.
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