Wheel chair restraint
US4826193A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 2, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G3/0808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheel chair restraint that includes a bracket that attaches to the wall of a hospital hallway at a desired height. The bracket includes an envelope with a top opening and a vertical slot for receiving a T-shape latch. The latch is tethered to the wheel chair and can be readily connected or disconnected to the bracket. This satisfies the combined safety requirements of keeping a clear pathway through the hallway while also enabling quick disconnect of the latch for emergency evacuation in a catastrophe situation such as a fire.
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