Patent · US Expired

Wheelchair back system

US5211446A · kind A · utility

59Cited by
4References
12Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 1, 1990
Grant dateMay 18, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S297/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wheelchair back system provides height adjustability of the back for the user, a lumbar support and bolsters for the back, as well as adjustment of the tilt of the back. The back system is removably affixed to the wheelchair by a pair of vertical channels adapted to partially encircle the vertical wheelchair posts, brackets affixed to the wheelchair posts, and straps which engage the brackets. A twist lock may be used to secure the straps in the brackets.

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