Father and Son Inventor Duo introduce ‘Lift Lite’ chair in Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Mike and Logan Heagerty, a father-son inventor duo, have developed a new mobility chair called the "Lift Lite" here in Bend.

The chair uses leverage and body strength to help users sit and stand, without electric assistance.

The invention stems from Mike Heagerty's personal experience several years ago. Mike fell ill, causing him to lose some strength and mobility. He found himself struggling to get in and out of chairs, yet he was determined to maintain his independence. He did not want an electric-assisted chair, fearing further loss of mobility. This personal challenge spurred the father and son to collaborate on creating a solution that relies on the user's own body mechanics.

With minimal effort, the chair goes from a seated position to upright. There's no motor or electrical component. While it is easy to sit and stand from, the chair encourages the user to build strength and balance.

Logan Heagerty, co-founder of Lift Lite, explained the chair's target audience. "I mean, there are definitely all sorts of mobility products out there. This is for someone who wants to be a little bit of a maverick with their mobility," Heagerty said. "They want to work differently. They want to move differently. This is someone that could go for another option but chooses speed, independence and confidence in their movement."

Mike Heagerty recovered from his illness, but he recognized the broader need for a chair like the one they had designed. The pair initially developed several models of the chair. They then met with medical professionals to further refine the "Lift Lite" design. They are, however, proud that their chair was made out of their own necessity, and it is not a generic product designed for sale.

The "Lift Lite" chair is currently going into production. It will be available to the public soon. They encourage anyone interested in this alternative mobility solution to check in on their website for the latest information on Lift Lite.