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Title: |
US4390076:
Integrated wheelchair and ambulator
[ Derwent Title ]

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Country: |
US United States of America

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Inventor: |
Wier, John P.; San Diego, CA
Garrett, Robert A.; San Diego, CA

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Assignee: |
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, Washington, DC
other patents from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NAVY (597270) (approx. 13,239)
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Published / Filed: |
1983-06-28
/ 1981-01-26

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Application Number: |
US1981000228503

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IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A61G 5/14;
B62D 51/02;
IPC-7:
B62D 51/00;

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ECLA Code: |
A61G5/14; B62D51/02; K61G200/36;

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U.S. Class: |
Current:
180/011;
180/907;
280/304.1;
280/DIG.010;
297/330;
297/DIG.004;
297/DIG.010;
Original:
180/011;
180/DIG.3;
280/242.WC;
280/289.WC;
280/DIG.10;
297/330;
297/DIG.4;
297/DIG.10;

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Field of Search: |
180/6.48,6.5,6.2,7 R,8 A,65 R,11-13,14 R,DIG. 3
280/005,3,47.38,211,242 WC,289 WC,DIG. 10
297/066,71,330,347,352,417,466,45,DIG. 4,DIG. 10
301/5 P
296/65 R
005/81 R,86
128/25 R

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Priority Number: |

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Abstract: |
An integrated ambulator and wheelchair is provided to enable a paraplegic to stand on the ambulator and be separated from the wheelchair for maneuvering in confined spaces. The ambulator has power operated articulated linkage for raising the paraplegic out of and free of the wheelchair to the standing position on the ambulator; the compact base of the ambulator containing a drive mechanism for moving the ambulator in any desired direction through controls conveniently located on an arm rest.

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Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Beers, Robert F. ;
Johnston, Ervin F. ;
Meador, Terrance A. ;

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Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.; Hill, Mitchell J.

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Maintenance Status: |
E3 Expired Check current status

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INPADOC Legal Status: |
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