Joseph Robert Zaworski
Engineers at Grant Ave, Corvallis, OR
License number
Colorado 14651
Issued Date
Jan 13, 1977
Renew Date
Jan 20, 1989
Expiration Date
Jan 20, 1989
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
899 NW Grant Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
Professional information
Securement System For A Rollable Mobility Aid
US Patent:
5344265, Sep 6, 1994
Filed:
Jul 22, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/096056
Inventors:
David G. Ullman - Corvallis OR
Joseph R. Zaworski - Corvallis OR
Derald E. Herling - Corvallis OR
Garrett E. Clark - Salem OR
Joseph R. Zaworski - Corvallis OR
Derald E. Herling - Corvallis OR
Garrett E. Clark - Salem OR
Assignee:
State of Oregon, acting by and through the state Board of Higher
Education on behalf of OSU - Eugene OR
Education on behalf of OSU - Eugene OR
International Classification:
B60P 700
US Classification:
410 3
Abstract:
A securement system is provided for a rollable mobility aid with a frame and rollers, which aid is located adjacent surrounding structure such as the interior of a vehicle. The system includes protruding structure attached to such frame, with a substantially rigid, operative section that includes a broad engaging expanse. Also included is upright receiver (or capture) structure fixedly attached to such vehicle in a receiving position, and including a receiving section that is correspondingly broad with respect to the engaging expanse. The receiving section further includes a selectively actuable securement/release mechanism for securing the operative section to the vehicle. The protruding structure is shown as plural spaced members, with the receiver structure being constructed with receiving sections to receive each member. The receiver structure is shown as capable of selective rotation about its vertical axis and selective translation with respect to its receiving position. The system is also shown with indicator structure operatively connected to the securement/release mechanism and structured to provide an indication of whether a securement condition exists.
Mechanically Assisted Dependent Transfer Mechanism
US Patent:
2011008, Apr 14, 2011
Filed:
Sep 24, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/924372
Inventors:
Brenton D. Gibson - Corvallis OR, US
Jonathan J. Mast - Everett WA, US
Joseph R. Zaworski - Corvallis OR, US
Jonathan J. Mast - Everett WA, US
Joseph R. Zaworski - Corvallis OR, US
International Classification:
A61G 7/14
US Classification:
5 871
Abstract:
An assistive transfer mechanism is provided allowing for effective and comfortable transfers from one sitting position to another sitting position. The assistive transfer mechanism includes a horizontal base with a vertical (height adjustable) column disposed on the horizontal base. At least one articulating arm extends from the vertical column which holds a torso engaging element. The torso engaging element includes a weight support mechanism to support at least part of a subject's body weight. The torso engagement element is capable of transferring and applying only a fraction of the supported body weight into a lateral to medial directed force onto the subject's torso.