Wheelchair with adjustable seat
US8235407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/1075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheelchair is provided for positioning and transporting patients. An exemplary embodiment of the wheelchair includes a tiltable seat frame portion and a base frame portion. The seat frame portion is generally configured to tilt relative to the base frame portion. An arcuate track adjustment portion generally permits pivotal adjustment of the focus about which the seat frame portion rotates. A seat frame adjustment portion generally permits pivotal adjustment of the seat frame portion relative to the base frame portion such that the seat frame portion maintains proper orientation with the base frame portion upon adjustment of the focus about which the seat frame portion rotates.
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