Mobility device

US11399995B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DEKA Products Limited Parternship · US

Inventors

• Stewart M. Coulter · Bedford, US
• Brian Gray · Manchester, US
• Dirk A. van der Merwe · Canterbury, US
• Susan D. Dastous · Litchfield, US
• Daniel F. Pawlowski · Raymond, US
• Bob D. Peret · Bedford, US
• Dean Kamen · Bedford, US
• Derek G. Kane · Manchester, US
• Dave Doherty · Litchfield, US
• Matthew A. Norris · Londonderry, US
• Alexander D. Streeter · Concord, US
• David J. Couture · Nashua, US
• Matthew J. Myers · Pepperell, US
• Matthew B. Kinberger · Manchester, US
• Constance D. Pitenis · Hooksett, US
• Allison E. Key-Wallace · Concord, US
• David E. Collins · Groveland, US
• Erik N. Sabin · Manchester, US
• Katie A. DeLaurentis · Manchester, US
• Catharine N. Flynn · Manchester, US
• Elizabeth Rousseau · Epsom, US
• Thomas A. Doyon · Manchester, US
• Dale B. McGrath · Manchester, US
• Ryan J. Adams · Cheshire, US
• Prashant Bhat · Bedford, US
• Trevor A. Conway · Manchester, US
• David J. Meehan · Londonderry, US
• Tania M. F. Zirn · Chester, US
• Paul R. Curtin · Londonderry, US
• Zachary E. Cranfield · Manchester, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 13, 2018
• Grant date: Aug 2, 2022
• Expiry date: Jul 8, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L2209/88
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.