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Rocking platform for wheelchairs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-05-11
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Granted: 1988-09-06
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Expires: 2007-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A rocking platform for wheelchairs includes a platform pivotally attached to a base housing, and sized to hold a standard wheelchair thereon. A retractable ramp on the forward edge of the platform allows a wheelchair to be easily rolled onto the platform. A lock bar with clamping devices on each end is attachable to the sides of the platform forward of the large rear wheels of the wheelchair to further secure the chair. A motor mounted in the housing powers the rocking action of the platform. The platform is easily stored and transported by tipping it up onto casters mounted on the rearward end of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Winge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/001; A61H1/003; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/104; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/0009; A63B2071/0018; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A rocking platform for rocking a wheelchair and occupant with a rocking-chair motion, comprising: a base housing having a forward portion and rearward portion; a platform, having right and left sides, forward and rearward ends and upper and lower surfaces, operatively, pivotally connected to the forward portion of said base housing; means for pivotally mounting said platform on said forward portion of said base housing, said mounting means being affixed to the lower surface of said platform intermediate the forward and rearward ends of the platform and extending substantially from side to side, such that the pivotal axis of the platform is affixed horizontally, transversely and substantially centrally between the forward and rearward ends of said platform; power means mounted in the rearward portion of said base housing and the connected to said platform to rock said platform about said pivotal axis, the forward and rearward ends of said platform moving generally vertically; and retractable ramp means operably, pivotally attached to the forward end of said platform and operable between an extended loading position and a retracted wheelchair-securing position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A rocking platform for rocking a wheelchair and occupant with a rocking-chair motion, comprising: a base housing having a forward portion and rearward portion; a platform, having right and left sides, forward and rearward ends and upper and lower surfaces, operatively, pivotally connected to the forward portion of said base housing; means for pivotally mounting said platform on said forward portion of said base housing, said mounting means being affixed to the lower surface of said platform intermediate the forward and rearward ends of the platform and extending substantially from side to side, such that the pivotal axis of the platform is affixed horizontally, transversely and substantially centrally between the forward and rearward ends of said platform; power means mounted in the rearward portion of said base housing and the connected to said platform to rock said platform about said pivotal axis, the forward and rearward ends of said platform moving generally vertically; and retractable ramp means operably, pivotally attached to the forward end of said platform and operable between an extended loading position and a retracted wheelchair-securing position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The rocking platform of claim 1, wherein said rearward portion of said base housing has a vertical rearward end, said housing having an operable position and a storage position, said housing having a generally horizontal ground-engaging side engaging the ground when in said operable position, and further comprising wheel means mounted on the rearward vertical end of said housing and operable to movably support said housing when in the storage position with said housing being stood vertically on its rearward end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The rocking platform of claim 2, further comprising handle means affixed to each side of said housing, whereby the rocking platform may be easily carried and tipped onto its rearward end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The rocking platform of claim 1, further comprising an upwardly projecting stop means affixed along the rearward end of said platform, to secure a wheelchair from rolling rearwardly on the platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The rocking platform of claim 4, further comprising securement means connected to said platform to secure a wheelchair from rolling forward on the platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The rocking platform of claim 4, wherein said securement means includes a lock bar and means for selectively attaching said lock bar in a fixed position forward of and abutting the rearward wheels of a wheelchair on said platform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The rocking platform of claim 4, wherein said power means includes: motor means mounted in said housing, said motor having a powered drive shaft; and eccentric means connecting said drive shaft and platform, adapted to convert the rotary power of said drive shaft into reciprocating motion and transmit that motion to said platform.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The rocking platform of claim 1, wherein said mounting means is affixed to said platform rearwardly of, and proximal to the longitudinal center of said platform, such that said pivotal axis is disposed generally vertically below the center of gravity of an occupied wheelchair on said platform.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-06 | 1996-03-07 | 1996-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-06 | 2000-03-07 | 2000-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |