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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2011
Applicant:
Thomas F. Egan, Binghamton, NY (US);
Inventor:
Thomas F. Egan, Binghamton, NY (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60N 2/07 (2006.01); B60N 2/24 (2006.01); B60N 2/14 (2006.01); A61G 3/06 (2006.01); B60N 2/02 (2006.01); B60N 2/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60N 2/245 (2013.01); A61G 3/062 (2013.01); B60N 2/0232 (2013.01); B60N 2/06 (2013.01); B60N 2/0742 (2013.01); B60N 2/14 (2013.01); B60N 2/146 (2013.01);
Abstract
A compact multi-motion lifting and transferring apparatus and a method of operating same are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the apparatus may comprise an intermediary support member configured to be rotated about a substantially vertical axis, an electrically or hydraulically powered up/down extension arm, a support member for supporting a seat for accommodating at least one person, and a latching mechanism for securing the seat and seat support mechanism in a fully stowed position suitable for traveling in a vehicle.