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Personal transporter

  • US 6,796,396 B2
  • Filed: 10/16/2002
  • Issued: 09/28/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/04/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A transporter for carrying a payload including a user, the transporter comprising:

  • a. a platform which supports the user;

    b. a ground-contacting module, to which the platform is mounted, which propels the user in desired motion over an underlying surface;

    c. a proximity detector for determining the presence of the user on the device;

    d. a safety switch, coupled to the proximity detector, for inhibiting operation of the ground-contacting module unless the proximity detector has determined the presence of the user on the device; and

    e. a motorized drive arrangement, coupled to the ground-contacting module;

    the motorized drive arrangement causing, when powered, automatically balanced and stationary operation of the device unless the proximity detector has determined the presence of the user on the device.

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