Mount for mounting a caster wheel to a wheelchair
US5943734A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2220/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Multi-adjustable wheelchair with adjustability features which accommodate the physical size and comfort of the wheelchair user is disclosed and claimed. The wheelchair includes (1) wheelchair frame width adjustment, (2) wheelchair rear axle position adjustment, (3) wheelchair seat height and bucketing angle adjustment, (4) wheelchair seat base width and length adjustment, (5) wheelchair seat back angle adjustment and (6) wheelchair seat fore and aft position adjustment. The wheelchair also includes a truss structure wheelchair wheel caster fork that is lightweight, attractive, strong, durable, and inexpensive to produce.
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