Dale E Perry

US Patent:

43262805, Apr 20, 1982

Filed:

Mar 24, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/133454

Inventors:

Dale E. Perry - Oregon OH

International Classification:

G04B 3700
A45C 1110

US Classification:

368277

Abstract:

The invention provides a device for convenient mounting of an ordinary wrist watch on a belt. The watch is mounted within a case having a belt bracket and a hinged protective cover. The watch is hingedly mounted on one of its conventional strap pins to the inside of the protective cover. Both hinged mountings are spring biased to urge the protective cover and watch to a normal closed position. The other conventional strap pin of the watch retains a strap which hangs freely from the case, to provide a convenient handle to open the case and pull the watch into view.

US Patent:

53660366, Nov 22, 1994

Filed:

Jan 21, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/006469

Inventors:

Dale E. Perry - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

B60K 102

US Classification:

180 651

Abstract:

A wheelchair apparatus is provided for selectively positioning the operator from a sitting position to a standing position or a reclining position. The wheelchair apparatus includes a frame for supporting the operator's body in a reclined, sitting, and standing position. A single positioning actuator is used to selectively move the operator in the frame. A programmable controller controls the operation of both the chassis drive motors and the positioning actuator. The frame and chassis components are interconnected to achieve the desired positioning with a minimum number of electro-mechanical components. A sliding back frame is provided to eliminate shear forces on the back of the operator. The foot rest and frame are shifted towards the rear of the wheelchair when the operator is moved to a standing position such that the weight of the operator is over the axis of the large front wheels. The operator is still in a favorable position for access to items in front of the wheelchair, and the stability of the wheelchair is increased.