Motor vehicles – Power – Electric
Patent
1986-08-25
1989-02-07
Mitchell, David M.
Motor vehicles
Power
Electric
180907, 2803041, 297DIG4, 297DIG10, 297330, 5 81R, B60K 102, B60K 700, A61G 500
Patent
active
048025429
ABSTRACT:
A powered walker apparatus includes a frame assembly defining a central space for containing an operator in a standing position. A mechanism is included for selectively moving the apparatus over a ground surface. A gate is provided for closing an entryway into the central space and is adapted to define the front surface of the apparatus when in a closed position. Finally, a seat assembly arrangement is provided having a seat member movable between a substantially horizontal position within the central space wherein the operator is maintained in a sitting position and a substantially vertical position wherein the operator is maintained in a standing position within such central space.
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Johnson Brian L.
Mitchell David M.
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