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Recumbent bicycle for disabled users

US7662070B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 2008
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2201/50
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A recumbent bicycle for use by disabled users. The bicycle includes a seat unit that is adjustable in both the horizontal direction and in the vertical direction as well as a pedal unit that has a motor for controlling both the time and rotational speed of pedals. Straps are located to hold the user in the seat unit. The pedals are oversized with respect to the user's feet and have a heel-engaging ledge as well as straps to hold the user's feet on the pedals.

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