Advanced commode-shower wheelchair
US6176508A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The arm supports at each side pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be locked and unlocked by a lever. A heel support is pivotally mounted at the front of the chair and is movable from a depending stored position to a generally horizontal use position. The handrings are provided with a non-slip surface and the diameter thereof is increased to provide a better grip.
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