Jeffrey M Schmidt

US Patent:

7614639, Nov 10, 2009

Filed:

Oct 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/247961

Inventors:

Alan L. Tholkes - Burnsville MN, US
Wesley Ovre - Redwood Falls MN, US
Gabriel Routh - Redwood Falls MN, US
Jeffrey Schmidt - Redwood Falls MN, US
Michael Lokken - Grove City MN, US
Duffy Trotter - Franklin MN, US
Tamera Trotter, legal representative - Franklin MN, US

Assignee:

Invacare Corporation - Elyria OH

International Classification:

B62B 9/00
A63B 26/00
A47C 1/00

US Classification:

280638, 280642, 280643, 280 474, 280 4741, 297 1, 29734412, 297338, 297339, 29742311, 29742339, 297173, 482 92, 482142

Abstract:

A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.

US Patent:

8104835, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Jul 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/169492

Inventors:

Wesley L. Ovre - Redwood Falls MN, US
Mathew A. Haugen - Hector MN, US
Jeffrey V. Schmidt - Redwood Falls MN, US
Leo J. Schweiss - Fairfax MN, US
Michael W. Lokken - Grove City MN, US

Assignee:

Invacare Corp. - Elyria OH

International Classification:

A61G 15/00

US Classification:

297340, 297325, 297DIG 4, 297DIG 10

Abstract:

An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a backrest assembly including a pivot bracket, a seat assembly pivotably connected to the pivot bracket and the frame, a leg rest assembly pivotably connected to the frame, a link connected to the leg rest assembly at a first pivot joint and the pivot bracket at a second pivot joint, and a lock connected to the leg rest assembly and the frame.

US Patent:

8123664, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Jan 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/354992

Inventors:

Michael Warren Lokken - Grove City MN, US
Wesley Lee Ovre - Redwood Falls MN, US
Jeffrey Vernon Schmidt - Redwood Falls MN, US
Mathew Allan Haugen - Hector MN, US
Leo Joseph Schweiss - Fairfax MN, US

Assignee:

Invacare Corp. - Elyria OH

International Classification:

A63B 26/00
A47C 1/00
A61G 15/00
B60N 2/00
B60N 2/02

US Classification:

482142, 297311, 297313

Abstract:

Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing position.

US Patent:

8388505, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Feb 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/404646

Inventors:

Michael Warren Lokken - Grove City MN, US
Wesley Lee Ovre - Redwood Falls MN, US
Jeffrey Vernon Schmidt - Redwood Falls MN, US
Mathew Allan Haugen - Hector MN, US
Leo Joseph Schweiss - Fairfax MN, US

Assignee:

Invacare Corp. - Elyria OH

International Classification:

A63B 26/00
A47C 1/00
A61G 15/00
B60N 2/00
B60N 2/02

US Classification:

482142, 297311, 297313

Abstract:

Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing position.

US Patent:

20100013276, Jan 21, 2010

Filed:

Sep 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/565860

Inventors:

Alan L. Tholkes - Burnsville MN, US
Wesley Ovre - Redwood Falls MN, US
Gabriel Routh - Redwood Falls MN, US
Jeffrey Schmidt - Redwood Falls MN, US
Michael Lokken - Grove City MN, US
Duffy Trotter - , US
Tamera Trotter - Franklin MN, US

Assignee:

ALTIMATE MEDICAL, INC. - Morton MN

International Classification:

A47B 83/02
A47C 3/00
A47C 1/00
A61G 5/00

US Classification:

297174 R

Abstract:

A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.

US Patent:

20130161988, Jun 27, 2013

Filed:

Feb 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/757921

Inventors:

Wesley Lee Ovre - Redwood Falls MN, US
Jeffrey Vernon Schmidt - Redwood Falls MN, US
Mathew Allan Haugen - Hector MN, US
Leo Joseph Schweiss - Fairfax MN, US

Assignee:

INVACARE CORPORATION - Elyria OH

International Classification:

A61G 5/14

US Classification:

297313

Abstract:

Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing position.

US Patent:

20160008195, Jan 14, 2016

Filed:

Jul 10, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/327943

Inventors:

- Elyria OH, US
Matthew Haugen - Hector MN, US
Jeffrey Schmidt - Redwood Falls MN, US
Travis Fluck - Redwood Falls MN, US
Wesley Ovre - Redwood Falls MN, US
Nancy Perlich - Eden Prairie MN, US
Mark Schmitt - Atwater MN, US
Andrew Gardeen - Olivia MN, US

International Classification:

A61G 7/005
A61G 7/053

Abstract:

An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a support assembly, and a pivot joint pivotably connected to the frame and the support assembly for positioning in a plurality of modes including, for example, a user in supine, standing, and/or prone positions. The apparatus may be positioned within various ranges that include supine and prone modes without re-configuring the apparatus.