Patent ID: 9393885
Filing Date: 2016-07-19
CPC Classification: A61G,B60N

Claim Text:
1. A compact multi-motion lifting and transferring apparatus comprising: a base support configured to directly non-pivotally attach to a vehicle; an extension arm assembly directly pivotally attached to the base support, the extension arm assembly configured to rotate about a single substantially vertical axis coinciding with the direct pivotal attachment to the base support; a seat assembly directly non-pivotally attached to the extension arm assembly, the seat assembly configured to support a seat for accommodating at least one person; and a latching mechanism configured to secure the seat assembly to the base support when the apparatus is in a fully stowed position interior of the vehicle; wherein the extension arm assembly comprises interlocking extension arms having mating contact surfaces disposed at an acute angle with respect to the substantially vertical axis, and wherein the extension arm assembly is further configured to raise and lower the seat assembly between positions interior and exterior of the vehicle by sliding the interlocking extension arms relatively along the mating contact surfaces.