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Modular system for assembling ramps, decks, and other raised structures
US8959693B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8959693-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313763020-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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Embodiments of the present invention provide a modular, portable, and adjustable wheelchair ramp that provides advantages and benefits over current wheelchair ramps. The ramp may be sold in a kit with individual elements, but it is also designed to provide a frame substructure that can be used with conventional decking materials, railings, and handrails.
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What is claimed is: 1. A modular system for assembling a ramp, deck, or other raised structure comprising: (a) a plurality of adjustable structures, each adjustable structure comprising: (i) first and second legs; (ii) a bar configured to span a width between the legs; (iii) a first adjustable member configured to cooperate with the first leg and a second adjustable member configured to cooperate with the second leg, wherein the first adjustable member is adapted to connect w…
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- What does patent US8959693B2 cover?
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a modular, portable, and adjustable wheelchair ramp that provides advantages and benefits over current wheelchair ramps. The ramp may be sold in a kit with individual elements, but it is also designed to provide a frame substructure that can be used with conventional decking materials, railings, and handrails.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Pohlman Joe Kipton, Demers Brian Joseph, Burns Robert L, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E04F11/002. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).