Development of Scooter Lift/Carrier for Automobiles and Other Vehicles

Investigator: Maurice LeBlanc, MS

Project Staff: Charles G. Burgar, MD and James H. Anderson, JEM

Summary: There are one million three-wheeled scooters sold annually in the USA. Scooter users are limited by the absence of convenient and affordable transportation which can take them and the scooter. This Phase I SBIR project is to assess the feasibility of developing a portable, lightweight, easy-to-assemble lift/carrier for three-wheeled scooters which can be used with automobiles.

Findings: Phase 1 has been completed. Feasibility of developing a portable scooter carrier was demonstrated. Access Abilities is applying for Phase 2 funding.

Funding Source: SBIR Grant to Access Abilities Subcontract to RRDC

Years: 1997 - 1998