Device for Carrying Articles on a Personal Mobility Vehicle
OwnerRebecca Wright WILLIAMSinventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to a multi-purpose article carrier for a personal mobility vehicle, such as a motorized mobility scooter or other powered mobility vehicle, of the type used to transport a disabled person. The present invention provides a light weight, easily installed and removable means whereby the user can easily and temporarily expand the carrying capacity of the personal mobility vehicle. The present invention does not appreciably add to the wind resistance, does not damage the vehicle, and is easy to drive and maneuver, since no portion of the device touches the ground while the vehicle is moving, and is easy to store when not in use.
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A device for carrying multiple articles on a personal mobility vehicle comprising a light weight frame that is attached to the personal mobility vehicle by securing the mounting bar portion of the frame within the female receiver located on the personal mobility vehicle utilizing a threaded hold weldment, said frame comprising:
- (a) a mounting bar;
- (b) a vertical strength member;
- (c) at least two cross members;
- (d) at least two horizontal arms;
- (e) rear and front posts;
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- (f) connectors.
A device for carrying multiple articles on a personal mobility vehicle comprising a light weight welded frame that is attached to the personal mobility vehicle by securing the mounting bar portion of the frame within the female receiver located on the personal mobility vehicle utilizing a threaded hold weldment, said frame comprising:
- (a) a mounting bar;
- (b) a vertical strength member;
- (c) at least one cross member;
- (d) at least two horizontal arms;
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- (e) rear and front posts.
A device for carrying multiple articles on a personal mobility vehicle comprising a light weight welded frame that is attached to the personal mobility vehicle by securing the mounting bar portion of the frame within the female receiver located on the personal mobility vehicle utilizing a threaded hold weldment, said frame comprising:
- (a) a one piece mounting bar and vertical strength member that is bent in approximately a ninety degree angle;
- (b) at least one cross member;
- (c) at least two horizontal arms;
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- (d) rear and front posts.
A removable attachable device for carrying articles on a personal mobility vehicle comprising:
- (a) an attachable frame;
- (b) a plurality of clips, bands, mounts and reflectors that are mounted on said frame;
- (c) at least one receiving means to receive said frame, which is adapted to be mounted to said vehicle;
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- (d) means for interconnecting said frame and said receiving means for removably suspending said frame from said receiving means.
A method for mounting a frame on a personal mobility vehicle comprising the steps of:
- (a) constructing a frame using strong light weight material;
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- (b) mounting the frame by securing a fastening means through a threaded hole weldment provided on the female receiver on the personal mobility vehicle to the mounting bar portion of the frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.