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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2010
Filed:
May. 24, 2007
Jonathan M. Kio, Lindley, NY (US);
Joshua Lujan, Land O'Lakes, FL (US);
Kelly Komperud, Onalaska, WI (US);
Daniel Bennett, Tampa, FL (US);
Jonathan M. Kio, Lindley, NY (US);
Joshua Lujan, Land O'Lakes, FL (US);
Kelly Komperud, Onalaska, WI (US);
Daniel Bennett, Tampa, FL (US);
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (US);
Abstract
Provided is an apparatus for use with a rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchair. The apparatus enables a motorized wheelchair to be used in areas that would not otherwise be possible. A motorized wheelchair, though very useful and necessary, has several mobility drawbacks. Lateral movement poses a problem to the motorized wheelchair. This apparatus provides a modification to existing rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchairs that allows the user to maneuver in tight spaces by providing a for sideways movement that would not be possible in conventional wheelchair designs.