ETHAN BENJAMIN RAND
Medical Practice in Philadelphia, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MT199767
Category
Medicine
Type
Graduate Medical Trainee
Address
Address
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Professional information
President At Design In Motion, Inc.
Position:
President at Design in Motion, Inc.
Location:
Greater Philadelphia Area
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Design in Motion, Inc.
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President
Education:
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 2007 - 2011
MD Cornell University 2001 - 2005
Ramaz
MD Cornell University 2001 - 2005
Ramaz
Ergonomic Wheelchair Propulsion System
US Patent:
2010032, Dec 23, 2010
Filed:
Dec 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/637957
Inventors:
Ethan RAND - Philadelphia PA, US
Robert Koffsky - Hopewell Junction NY, US
Robert Koffsky - Hopewell Junction NY, US
International Classification:
B62M 1/16
US Classification:
280244
Abstract:
The present application pertains to a wheelchair having a frame; a seat attached to the frame and supporting a user; two lateral drive wheels mounted on essentially horizontal axes; and a propulsion system including a handle, an operating lever supporting said handle and having a friction element mounted onto the operating lever. The operating lever is movable axially with respect to one axis between a first and second position and radially. The friction element is arranged and constructed to frictionally engage said drive wheel in the first position and radial movement of the propulsion system propels the chair in a predetermined direction.