公开(公告)号：US5145020A

公开(公告)日：1992-09-08

申请号：US612795

申请日：1990-11-14

Applicant: Mark J. Quintile ,  Neal J. Curran

Inventor： Mark J. Quintile ,  Neal J. Curran

IPC: B60N2/52 ,  A61G5/00 ,  A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/10 ,  B60G99/00 ,  B60N2/54

CPC classification number: A61G5/045 ,  A61G5/00 ,  A61G5/1081 ,  B60G99/002 ,  A61G5/1072 ,  Y10S180/907 ,  Y10S297/04

Abstract: A suspension system for a wheelchair comprises a frame, a pivot bar mounted to the frame through a hinge point, and a seat mounted on the pivot bar. The pivot bar is supported from the frame by a shock absorber and a helical spring so that impacts transferred to the frame through the wheelchair wheels are partially decoupled from the movement of the seat. The movement of the seat is constrained in a single plane along the longitudinal axis of the wheelchair.

Abstract translation: 用于轮椅的悬挂系统包括框架，通过铰链点安装到框架的枢轴杆和安装在枢轴杆上的座椅。 枢轴杆通过减震器和螺旋弹簧从框架支撑，使得通过轮椅轮传递到框架的冲击部分地与座椅的运动脱离。 座椅的运动沿着轮椅的纵向轴线限制在单个平面内。

公开(公告)号：US4721321A

公开(公告)日：1988-01-26

申请号：US837743

申请日：1986-03-10

Applicant: Gilbert E. Haury ,  Nathalal G. Patel ,  Walter G. Lockard ,  Thomas R. Wiatrak ,  Neal J. Curran

Inventor： Gilbert E. Haury ,  Nathalal G. Patel ,  Walter G. Lockard ,  Thomas R. Wiatrak ,  Neal J. Curran

IPC: A61G5/08 ,  A61G5/10 ,  A61G5/12 ,  B62M1/14

CPC classification number: A61G5/0825 ,  A61G5/1089 ,  A61G5/125 ,  A61G5/128 ,  A61G5/08 ,  A61G5/10 ,  A61G5/12 ,  Y10S297/04

Abstract: The sports wheelchair includes a frame portion (A) having left and right side frame portions. Rear wheel assemblies (B) are connected with the left and right side frame portions such that the rear wheels are connectable to the frame in any one of a plurality of positions and with an adjustable camber. A pair of front wheel assemblies (C) selectively interconnect front wheels with the frame with any one of a plurality of adjustable height, inward-outward, and forward-aft positions. An operator supporting seat (D) having a segmented center portion and an outer portion is selectively interconnected with the left and right side frame portions. A folding mechanism (E) enables the left and right side frame portions to be folded together for easier transportation and storage.

Abstract translation: 运动轮椅包括具有左右侧框架部分的框架部分（A）。 后轮组件（B）与左侧框架部分和右侧框架部分连接，使得后轮可以在多个位置中的任意一个位置和可调节的外倾角度下连接到框架。 一对前轮组件（C）通过多个可调高度，向内和向后的位置中的任何一个选择性地将前轮与框架相互连接。 具有分段中心部分和外部部分的操作员支撑座（D）与左侧框架部分和右侧框架部分选择性地互连。 折叠机构（E）使左右侧框架部分折叠在一起，便于运输和储存。

公开(公告)号：US5915709A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-29

申请号：US747301

申请日：1996-11-12

Applicant: Wally Radjenovic ,  Neal J. Curran ,  Mike Devlin

Inventor： Wally Radjenovic ,  Neal J. Curran ,  Mike Devlin

IPC: A61G5/08 ,  A61G5/10 ,  B62M1/14

CPC classification number: A61G5/08 ,  A61G5/0825 ,  A61G5/0891 ,  A61G5/10 ,  A61G5/1054

Abstract: A foldable wheelchair includes a cross brace assembly having first and second brace members pivotally secured to one another. First ends of the brace members are clamped to respective side frames of the wheelchair. Second ends of the brace members are removably secured to respective seat rails so that the cross brace assembly can be adjustably positioned forwardly and rearwardly along the side frames and seat rails. This provides for ease of seat depth adjustment that accommodates growth of the wheelchair user without having to purchase additional components.

Abstract translation: 可折叠轮椅包括具有枢转地固定到彼此的第一和第二支撑构件的交叉支架组件。 支撑构件的第一端被夹紧到轮椅的相应的侧框架上。 支撑构件的第二端部可移除地固定到相应的座椅导轨上，使得横向支架组件可沿着侧框架和座椅导轨可调节地向前和向后定位。 这提供了容纳座椅深度调整以适应轮椅使用者的增长而不必购买额外的部件。

公开(公告)号：US5575348A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-19

申请号：US228584

申请日：1994-04-15

Applicant: Gerold G. Goertzen ,  Neal J. Curran ,  James H. Molnar

Inventor： Gerold G. Goertzen ,  Neal J. Curran ,  James H. Molnar

IPC: A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/10 ,  B60K1/02

CPC classification number: A61G5/045 ,  A61G5/1078 ,  A61G5/1089 ,  A61G2203/14 ,  Y10S180/907 ,  Y10S297/04

Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame having first and second longitudinal sides connected by a bridge and a seat module carried by the frame. A first power drive assembly is disposed on the frame first longitudinal side. The first power drive assembly includes a first swing arm pivotally secured to the frame, a first motor mounted to the first swing arm and a first wheel operably connected to the first motor. A second power drive assembly is disposed on the frame second longitudinal side. The second power drive assembly includes a second swing arm pivotally secured to the frame, a second motor mounted to the second swing arm and a second wheel operably connected to the second motor. A first resiliently biased anti-tip assembly is secured to both the frame first longitudinal side and the first motor. A second resiliently biased anti-tip assembly is secured to both the frame second longitudinal side and the second motor. A power supply is mounted on the frame for powering the first and second motors.

Abstract translation: 轮椅包括具有通过桥连接的第一和第二纵向侧的框架和由框架承载的座椅模块。 第一动力驱动组件设置在框架第一纵向侧上。 第一动力驱动组件包括枢转地固定到框架的第一摆臂，安装到第一摆臂的第一马达和可操作地连接到第一马达的第一轮。 第二动力驱动组件设置在框架第二纵向侧上。 第二动力驱动组件包括枢转地固定到框架的第二摆臂，安装到第二摆臂的第二马达和可操作地连接到第二马达的第二轮。 第一弹性偏压的反尖端组件固定到框架第一纵向侧和第一电动机两者。 第二弹性偏压的反尖端组件固定到框架第二纵向侧和第二电动机两者。 电源安装在框架上，为第一和第二电机供电。

公开(公告)号：US5853059A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-29

申请号：US694484

申请日：1996-08-07

Applicant: Gerold G. Goertzen ,  Neal J. Curran ,  James H. Molnar

Inventor： Gerold G. Goertzen ,  Neal J. Curran ,  James H. Molnar

IPC: A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/10 ,  B60K1/02

CPC classification number: A61G5/045 ,  A61G5/1078 ,  A61G5/1089 ,  A61G2203/14 ,  Y10S180/907 ,  Y10S297/04

Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame having first and second longitudinal sides connected by a bridge and a seat module carried by the frame. A first power drive assembly is disposed on the frame first longitudinal side. The first power drive assembly includes a first swing arm pivotally secured to the frame, a first motor mounted to the first swing arm and a first wheel operably connected to the first motor. A second power drive assembly is disposed on the frame second longitudinal side. The second power drive assembly includes a second swing arm pivotally secured to the frame, a second motor mounted to the second swing arm and a second wheel operably connected to the second motor. A first resiliently biased anti-tip assembly is secured to both the frame first longitudinal side and the first motor. A second resiliently biased anti-tip assembly is secured to both the frame second longitudinal side and the second motor. A power supply is mounted on the frame for powering the first and second motors.

公开(公告)号：US4671257A

公开(公告)日：1987-06-09

申请号：US693807

申请日：1985-01-23

Applicant: Robert T. Kaiser ,  Neal J. Curran ,  Theodore D. Wakefield, II

Inventor： Robert T. Kaiser ,  Neal J. Curran ,  Theodore D. Wakefield, II

IPC: A61H1/02

CPC classification number: A61H1/02 ,  A61H1/0259 ,  A61H2201/0119 ,  A61H2201/1215 ,  A61H2201/1676 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  Y10S482/901 ,  Y10S482/904

Abstract: A bed (A) has side rails (20, 22) and defines a patient supporting surface (38). A mounting assembly (B) includes a transverse member (50) which is clamped to the bed side rails and an upstanding post (58). A power module mounting bar (70) is slidably positioned on the upstanding post to be mounted thereto in a selectively adjustable vertical position and to be selectively swung about the axis of the post to a storage position. A power module (C) drives a shaft (98) through reciprocating angular displacement at a selectively adjustable speed and between selectively adjustable angular displacement limits. A patient joint flexing assembly (D) is connected with the power module shaft to flex a selected one of the patient's joints under motive force supplied by the power module. Commonly, a plurality of joint flexing assemblies are provided, each particularly adapted for flexing one of the patient's joints, such as a knee flexing assembly, an elbow flexing assembly, and the like. In the knee flexing assembly, a thigh supporting frame portion (174) and a calf supporting frame portion (176) are interconnected by a polycentric hinge (178). In a elbow flexing assembly, a wrist flexing mechanism (220) is provided for flexing the patient's wrist in coordination with flexing of the elbow.

Abstract translation: 床（A）具有侧轨（20,22）并且限定了患者支撑表面（38）。 安装组件（B）包括被夹紧到床侧轨道的横向构件（50）和直立柱（58）。 电源模块安装杆（70）可滑动地定位在直立柱上，以便以可选择地调节的垂直位置安装在其上，并且能够围绕柱的轴线选择性地摆动到存储位置。 功率模块（C）通过往复角度位移以可选择的速度和可选择的可调角度位移限制来驱动轴（98）。 患者关节弯曲组件（D）与动力模块轴连接，以在动力模块提供的动力下挠曲患者关节中选定的一个。 通常，提供了多个关节弯曲组件，每个关节弯曲组件都特别适于弯曲患者的关节之一，例如膝部弯曲组件，弯头弯曲组件等。 在膝部弯曲组件中，大腿支撑框架部分（174）和小腿支撑框架部分（176）通过多中心铰链（178）相互连接。 在肘弯曲组件中，提供了一种手腕弯曲机构（220），用于与肘部的弯曲协调地弯曲病人的手腕。

公开(公告)号：US4595212A

公开(公告)日：1986-06-17

申请号：US548370

申请日：1983-11-03

Applicant: Gilbert E. Haury ,  Nathalal G. Patel ,  Walter G. Lockard ,  Thomas R. Wiatrak ,  Neal J. Curran

Inventor： Gilbert E. Haury ,  Nathalal G. Patel ,  Walter G. Lockard ,  Thomas R. Wiatrak ,  Neal J. Curran

IPC: A61G5/00 ,  A61G5/08 ,  A61G5/10 ,  A61G5/12 ,  B62M1/14 ,  A61G5/02

CPC classification number: A61G5/00 ,  A61G5/0825 ,  A61G5/1089 ,  A61G5/1097 ,  A61G5/125 ,  A61G5/128 ,  Y10S297/04

Abstract: The sports wheelchair includes a frame portion (A) having left and right side frame portions. Rear wheel assemblies (B) are connected with the left and right side frame portions such that the rear wheels are connectable to the frame in any one of a plurality of positions and with an adjustable camber. A pair of front wheel assemblies (C) selectively interconnect front wheels with the frame with any one of a plurality of adjustable height, inward-outward, and forward-aft positions. An operator supporting seat (D) having a segmented center portion and an outer portion is selectively interconnected with the left and right side frame portions. A folding mechanism (E) enables the left and right side frame portions to be folded together for easier transportion and storage.

Abstract translation: 运动轮椅包括具有左右侧框架部分的框架部分（A）。 后轮组件（B）与左侧框架部分和右侧框架部分连接，使得后轮可以在多个位置中的任意一个位置和可调节的外倾角度下连接到框架。 一对前轮组件（C）通过多个可调高度，向内和向后的位置中的任何一个选择性地将前轮与框架相互连接。 具有分段中心部分和外部部分的操作员支撑座（D）与左侧框架部分和右侧框架部分选择性地互连。 折叠机构（E）能够使左右侧框架部分折叠在一起以便于运输和储存。

公开(公告)号：US08028698B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US11856131

申请日：2007-09-17

Applicant: Valentine A. Hodos ,  Neal J. Curran ,  Christopher H. Delgado

Inventor： Valentine A. Hodos ,  Neal J. Curran ,  Christopher H. Delgado

IPC: A62B18/02 ,  A62B18/08

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M2205/0216 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Breathing mask assemblies that include adjustable forehead supports are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a forehead support is adjustably coupled to a central or main body of the breathing mask. A clamp is configured to lock the position of the forehead support relative to the central body and to lock forehead support at multiple different positions. In one exemplary embodiment, the forehead support may be locked at any position along a path of travel between a first position and a second position.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了包括可调式前额支架的呼吸面罩组件。 在一个实施例中，前额支撑件可调节地联接到呼吸面罩的中心或主体。 夹具被配置为相对于中心体锁定前额支撑件的位置并且将前额支撑件锁定在多个不同位置。 在一个示例性实施例中，前额支撑件可以沿着沿着第一位置和第二位置之间的行进路径的任何位置被锁定。

公开(公告)号：USD583931S1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US29203730

申请日：2004-04-16

Applicant: Mark E. Rosenkranz ,  Tom Sprinkle ,  Mary B. Whitesel ,  Valentine A. Hodos ,  Neal J. Curran

Designer： Mark E. Rosenkranz ,  Tom Sprinkle ,  Mary B. Whitesel ,  Valentine A. Hodos ,  Neal J. Curran

公开(公告)号：US20080066761A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11856131

申请日：2007-09-17

Applicant: Valentine A. Hodos ,  Neal J. Curran ,  Christopher H. Delgado

Inventor： Valentine A. Hodos ,  Neal J. Curran ,  Christopher H. Delgado

IPC: A62B18/02 ,  A61F5/56

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M2205/0216 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Breathing mask assemblies that include adjustable forehead supports are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a forehead support is adjustably coupled to a central or main body of the breathing mask. A clamp is configured to lock the position of the forehead support relative to the central body and to lock forehead support at multiple different positions. In one exemplary embodiment, the forehead support may be locked at any position along a path of travel between a first position and a second position.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了包括可调式前额支架的呼吸面罩组件。 在一个实施例中，前额支撑件可调节地联接到呼吸面罩的中心或主体。 夹具被配置为相对于中心体锁定前额支撑件的位置并且将前额支撑件锁定在多个不同位置。 在一个示例性实施例中，前额支撑件可以沿着沿着第一位置和第二位置之间的行进路径的任何位置被锁定。