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Power chair carrier system

US8919626B1 · kind B1 · utility

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33References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 17, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G5/1059
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A power chair carrier system includes a power chair having an elevating motor mounted thereon for raising or lowering the seat of the power chair and for raising or lowering the power chair drive assembly including wheels when the chair is mounted on a vehicle. A hitch assembly is removably connected to a vehicle and includes a docking structure for removably connecting to an upper portion of the power chair to permit the drive assembly and wheels of the power chair to be raised while the chair is in a docking position.

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