Power chair carrier system
US8919626B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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