Edward J Hanker

US Patent:

20030168832, Sep 11, 2003

Filed:

Mar 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/386797

Inventors:

Michael Flowers - Mantua NJ, US
Edward Hanker - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Edward Dwyer - Pittsgrove NJ, US
Lou Madonia - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Mark Hoskin - Pitman NJ, US
Hugh McCall - Wenonah NJ, US
Stephen Jarema - Pittsgrove NJ, US

Assignee:

Electric Mobility Corporation - Sewell NJ

International Classification:

B62D001/00

US Classification:

280/638000, 280/149200

Abstract:

A variable wheelbase personal mobility vehicle is disclosed comprising a front wheel assembly and a rear wheel assembly. A front wheel is pivotably mounted relative to the front wheel assembly for controlling the direction of movement of the personal mobility vehicle. Plural drive wheels are mounted relative to the rear wheel assembly for driving the personal mobility vehicle. A seat is connected to the rear wheel assembly for supporting an operator. A variable wheelbase mechanism varies the distance between the front wheel and the plural drive wheels.

US Patent:

20010013717, Aug 16, 2001

Filed:

Mar 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/818516

Inventors:

Daniel Bowers - Glassboro NJ, US
Russell Guise - Franklinville NJ, US
Mark Hoskin - Mays Landing NJ, US
Stephan Jarema - New Field NJ, US
Edward Hanker - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Edward Dwyer - Pittsgrove NJ, US

International Classification:

A47C001/02

US Classification:

297/344220

Abstract:

An apparatus is disclosed for adjusting the rotational position of a chair comprising a pedestal supporting a radially outwardly extending flange. A seat base is secured to the seat and adapted for rotational connection with the pedestal for enabling rotation of the seat. A plurality of notches are defined about the flange. The lever pivot is secured for accommodating for a right-handed or a left-handed operator seated in the seat. The notch pin extends from the lever for engaging with one of the plurality of notches for locking the rotational position of the seat base relative to the pedestal.