Mobility device

US11679044B2 · 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
• Dean Kamen · Bedford, US
• David B. Doherty · Litchfield, US
• Matthew A. Norris · Londonderry, US
• Alexander D. Streeter · Concord, US
• David J. Couture · Nashua, US
• Matthew B. Kinberger · Manchester, US
• Catharine N. Flynn · Manchester, US
• Elizabeth Rousseau · Epsom, US
• Thomas A. Doyon · Manchester, US
• Ryan J. Adams · Cheshire, US
• Prashant Bhat · Bedford, US
• Bob D. Peret · Bedford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 1, 2020
• Grant date: Jun 20, 2023
• Expiry date: Jun 26, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02T10/72
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

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.