Dynamic seating components for wheelchairs
US8888190B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32819
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheelchair includes a pivotable mechanism. The pivotable mechanism allows for a pivoting movement about an axis defined by an interface between adjacent components. These components may be (a) a seat member and a back member, (b) a seat member and a footrest, (c) a foot rest and a footplate support, (d) a baseplate and a footplate, or (e) a back member and a headrest.
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