Patent · US Expired

Self-propelled all terrain wheelchair

US5308098A · kind A · utility

34Cited by
4References
6Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 22, 1993
Grant dateMay 3, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 22, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G5/066
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wheelchair adapted for use both on smooth surfaces and uneven or rough ground wherein a cleated belt is trained around a plurality of wheels on both sides of the chair and is driven by a spring-loaded handgrip engaging therewith. Means are provided for tensioning the belt and for locking the hand grip in engagement with such belt.

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