Wheeled chair
US9084710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheeled chair for transporting patients includes a frame, a seat, a plurality of wheels, and a plurality of armrests. The armrests are pivotable about a common pivot axis that is oriented generally horizontally and that is positioned underneath the seat and forward of a back support. Each armrest may include a locking mechanism for holding the armrests in a use position. When locked in the use position, a user may apply an upward force on the armrests to lift the chair upwardly that does not cause pivoting of the armrests. The chair is designed to allow nesting with other chairs of similar design. The front wheels may be positioned laterally apart a greater distance than the rear wheels to allow a first chair to nestingly receive a rear portion of a second chair. Foley hooks may also be included on the chair for hanging a Foley catheter bag.
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