Convertible chair support for disabled persons
US5116067A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S297/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A support structure for disabled persons that can be adapted to attach standard wheelchair wheels for providing mobility to the disabled person while allowing interchanging accessories to change the support structure for use in sporting events such as racing and water or snow skiing. The support structure includes a cushioned member adjustably attached to a single piece elongated frame. The frame and the member include upwardly depending sides. The frame includes slots and holes to attach a propellable wheelchair wheel at the standard position and at a racing position. A steering structure is included for operation while racing. Sockets are formed in the frame to attach the pivot wheels of the wheelchair and to attach water and snow-skis to the support structure to replace the wheels.
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