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Mobile chair apparatus comprising foot pedals

US11052001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2019
Grant dateJul 6, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mobile chair apparatus is described that comprises a drive assembly that preferably includes one or more moveable foot pedals, and drive wheels which rotate in response to rotation of the foot pedals by the mobile chair occupant, and a steering assembly which comprises two steering wheels and at least one tiller, configured such that forward and backward movement of said tiller will translate into movement of both steering wheels, wherein the drive assembly and the steering assembly concurrently enable the mobile chair occupant to propel and steer the mobile chair apparatus without assistance from another person.

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