Engineering:Walkin' Wheels
 A mixed breed using Walkin' Wheels dog wheelchair | |
| Inventor | Mark C. Robinson[1] |
|---|---|
| Inception | 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Walkin' Pets by HandicappedPets.com |
Walkin' Wheels is an American brand of dog wheelchairs developed in 2001 by Mark C. Robinson in Amherst, New Hampshire[2] in memory of his pet, Mercedes.[3] The product is intended as a mobility aid for pets with mobility issues such as degenerative myelopathy, arthritis, paralysis, and neurological disorders.
Design
The construction consists of a neoprene or fabric harness clipped to an aluminum frame, which as attached to wheels positioned to replace the function of the rear legs. Because the wheels are interchangable, the device can be used on dogs of different sizes or those in the process of growing. A knuckle mechanism allows the angle of the wheel to be changed based on the health of the animal, as well as allowing the device to fold flat. Walkin' Wheels also offers a front wheel attachment, which can convert the device from a 2- to a 4-wheel wheelchair.[citation needed]
Awards
- 2009, Award for Best Innovation in the category of Animal Health and Integration of Pets in Society at the Mascota Pet Festival & Expo in Spain.[4]
- 2009, The Silver Retailer Select Award from Pet Age magazine.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Adjustable wheelchair for pets ", United States Patent and Trademark Office, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
- ↑ "Disabled Dogs Get Helping Hand from HandicappedPets.com". Business NH Magazine. http://millyardcommunications.com/index.php?src=news&refno=1506&category=News.
- ↑ "About Walkin' Pets by HandicappedPets.com" (in en-US). https://www.handicappedpets.com/about-us/.
- ↑ "New products competition". Salon Mascota. http://www.salonmascota.com/portal/appmanager/efiraSalones/S042009?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=P3820115641242985707043&profileLocale=en.
- ↑ "Walkin’ Wheels Dog Wheelchair – Top Award", Dog Net News, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
- ↑ "Backer Show Brings in the Buyers", Pet Age Magazine, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
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