Land vehicles – Wheeled – Extensible
Reexamination Certificate
2010-08-19
2011-11-29
Walters, John (Department: 3618)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Extensible
C280S047380, C280S304100, C005S086100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066301
ABSTRACT:
The apparatus of the present disclosure is an improvement on known wheelchairs and other known devices for transporting elderly, infirm, injured, handicapped, disabled, or otherwise mobility-impaired individuals. The present disclosure provides a seat that is adjustable in both height and tilt angle for easy loading and unloading. In some embodiments, the height adjustment is provided via a hydraulic lift cart. Further provided are adjustable horizontal leg supports. A non-confining cage of substantially vertical support bars surrounds the occupant, and straps may be attached around the support bars. This provides support without causing the occupant to feel strapped down and confined to the device. Removing the straps allows easy loading and unloading from whichever side of the apparatus is most convenient.
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Hulsey III William N.
Hulsey P.C.
Smith Loren T.
Walters John
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