INPUT DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING A WHEELCHAIR

    公开(公告)号:US20210077323A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-18

    申请号:US16570114

    申请日:2019-09-13

    Abstract: A system for controlling a wheelchair is disclosed. The system includes an input device that includes a shaft element, a base element, and one or more annular elements. A lower distal end of the shaft element is coupled to the base element, and the shaft element is configured to pivotally move about the lower distal end of the shaft element. A first annular element of the one or more annular elements is circumferentially disposed around the shaft element. The first annular element is coupled to the base element, and the first annular element is configured to rotate about the shaft element. The input device is configured to generate one or more input signals based on a position of the first annular element and a pivotal movement of the shaft element. The one or more input signals are configured to cause a controller to set an operation mode of the wheelchair.

    MODULAR POWER BASE ARRANGEMENT
    12.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200237588A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-30

    申请号:US16261188

    申请日:2019-01-29

    Inventor: Douglas A. Moore

    Abstract: A wheelchair assembly including a control device, a power base, and a plurality of leg modules coupled to the power base is disclosed. Each of a first, a second, and a third leg module may include an upper leg assembly and a lower leg assembly. Each lower leg assembly may include a knee joint and a foot joint and each lower leg assembly may rotatably couple to each upper leg assembly at the knee joint. A knee wheel located at the knee joint of each lower leg assembly, may include an omni-directional wheel, and may be selectively drivable. A foot wheel located at the foot joint of each lower leg assembly may be selectively drivable. The control device, based on a selectable mode of operation, may selectively position at least one of the knee wheel or the foot wheel associated with each respective leg module relative to a surface.

    AUTONOMOUSLY MOVEABLE STORAGE UNITS AND WHEELCHAIR STORAGE SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20200057446A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-20

    申请号:US16105483

    申请日:2018-08-20

    Inventor: Douglas A. Moore

    Abstract: An autonomously moveable storage unit includes one or more processors, a storage container configured to contain a stored item, a moveable base coupled to the storage container and communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, and one or more memory modules communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more memory modules store logic that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the autonomously moveable storage unit to actuate the moveable base to automatically move the autonomously moveable storage unit from a docked position coupled to the wheelchair to an undocked position uncoupled from the wheelchair, and actuate the moveable base to automatically move the autonomously moveable storage unit from the undocked position to the docked position.

    MULTI-FUNCTION MOBILITY DEVICE
    16.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220151845A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-19

    申请号:US17097818

    申请日:2020-11-13

    Abstract: A multifunction mobility device includes a frame that includes a seat member, a first wheeled leg ember coupled to a first side of the seat member and a second wheeled leg member coupled to a second side of the seat member. The first wheeled leg member and the second wheeled leg member each includes an upper leg portion pivotally coupled to the seat member at a distal end and defining an upper arm recess, and a lower leg portion pivotally coupled to the upper leg portion, the upper leg portion and the lower leg portion being collapsible into a collapsed transport and storage mode where the upper leg portion is pivoted relative to the lower leg portion such that the lower leg portion nests into the upper arm recess.

    WHEELCHAIR SYSTEMS WITH EMERGENCY STOP FEATURES

    公开(公告)号:US20220079822A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-17

    申请号:US17022657

    申请日:2020-09-16

    Inventor: Douglas A. Moore

    Abstract: A wheelchair system comprises a wheelchair comprising a seat, one or more first sensors disposed on or within the seat, one or more second sensors configured to communicate with the one or more first sensors and configured to be associated with a user to determine if the user is falling out of the wheelchair, wherein, upon detection that the user is falling out of the wheelchair, the wheelchair is configured to automatically stop.

    WHEELCHAIR SYSTEMS AND METHODS HAVING A BRACE ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20210401643A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-30

    申请号:US16910583

    申请日:2020-06-24

    Inventor: Douglas A. Moore

    Abstract: Systems and methods of wheelchair systems herein provide a wheelchair capable of providing a brace system that moves between retracted and deployed positions to provide a physical support to the legs of the user to assist the user in transition between a plurality of user positions. Embodiments determine a user request for such assistance and then either deploys and/or retracts the brace system. Embodiments provide for assistance independent of additional people, such as aides, to assist the user in moving or transitioning between the plurality of user positions while also allowing or permitting the wheelchair to function normally when the brace system is in the retracted position.

    Modular power base arrangement
    20.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10905607B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-02

    申请号:US16261188

    申请日:2019-01-29

    Inventor: Douglas A. Moore

    Abstract: A wheelchair assembly including a control device, a power base, and a plurality of leg modules coupled to the power base is disclosed. Each of a first, a second, and a third leg module may include an upper leg assembly and a lower leg assembly. Each lower leg assembly may include a knee joint and a foot joint and each lower leg assembly may rotatably couple to each upper leg assembly at the knee joint. A knee wheel located at the knee joint of each lower leg assembly, may include an omni-directional wheel, and may be selectively drivable. A foot wheel located at the foot joint of each lower leg assembly may be selectively drivable. The control device, based on a selectable mode of operation, may selectively position at least one of the knee wheel or the foot wheel associated with each respective leg module relative to a surface.

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