Device of Human Conveyance

a technology of human body and vehicle, applied in the direction of sports apparatus, bicycles, skating, etc., can solve the problem of not being able to integrate a pedal system into a scooter or a skateboard

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-06
MINDWORKS HLDG
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Benefits of technology

Enables efficient human-powered propulsion by converting human-generated energy into kinetic energy, allowing for controlled movement along a navigable path with minimal additional effort, similar to bicycles but adaptable to scooter and skateboard designs.

Problems solved by technology

Being that it is not practical to integrate a pedal system in a scooter or a skate board because of the low clearance of the running board of such devices, a way to propel such a device using the energy of a human user is needed.

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[0022]Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Throughout the following detailed description, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements in all figures.

[0023]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an operational schematic view of a system is shown. The present invention translates simple body motions 15 into a useful force that may then be used to efficiently rotate a wheel. The present invention is directed to a vehicle composed of a semi flexible or rigid chassis supported by one or more wheels placed in both the forward and rear of the vehicle. Outwardly, an embodiment of a configuration of this invention could be described as resembling a bicycle, a scooter, or even a skateboard.

[0024]This embodiment is directed to a means of propulsion of the inventive device and provides a flexible or hinged platform which securely attaches to a chassis at one end and converts ...

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Abstract

A device for human conveyance includes a frame and a resilient member that has two ends. Upon exerting a flattening force on the resilient member, increase in distance between the two ends and the increase in distance is converted into movement of the platform by, for example a ratchet system interfaced to a wheel.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 156,910, filed Jun. 9, 2011; which in turn is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 045,201, filed Mar. 10, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,980,578 issued Jul. 19, 2011, which takes priority from U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No 60 / 918,058; filed Mar. 15, 2007, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a method and apparatus for allowing a person operating the device of human conveyance to propel oneself, via the device, in a controlled manner along a navigable path.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]When a person jumps in the air using muscle energy a substantial amount of potential energy has been created. An example would be appreciated by watching as the person springs and bounce higher and higher on a diving board. Similarly, a human can simply lift one foot off the groun...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B62M1/32
CPCB62M1/32A63C17/12A63C17/265A63C17/01B62K3/002
InventorPRIOR, GREGORY R.MILLER, CHRISTOPHER PHILLIP
OwnerMINDWORKS HLDG