Clinton Erickson

US Patent:

20080135321, Jun 12, 2008

Filed:

Dec 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/636007

Inventors:

Richard A. Ripple - Westfield IN, US
Clinton W. Erickson - Russiaville IN, US

International Classification:

A61G 5/04

US Classification:

180282, 3405731

Abstract:

A personal mobility device, such as a wheelchair or a scooter, is disclosed. The personal mobility device includes at least one angle sensor to detect if the personal mobility device has overturned, and at least one accelerometer to detect if the personal mobility device has been struck in an accident. The angle sensor and the accelerometer sensor or coupled to a processor, and transmit data to the processor. A communication module is coupled to the processor and automatically signals a remote party for assistance when activated by the processor in response to an indication that the personal mobility device has overturned or been struck. The personal mobility device further includes a mast having a video device mounted atop thereof and in communication with a display to provide a video signal from an elevated position to the display, and a current sensor and a remote battery disconnect switch to reduce the potential for electrical fire.