Wheelchair tray accessory
The instant invention is a multi-purpose wheelchair accessory that is secured to a side surface of a conventional wheelchair. The accessory includes a provision for holding personal items in a concealed compartment beneath an extension of an armrest. In addition, a cane is positioned along one end o...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
Published |
31.12.1996
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Edition | 6 |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | The instant invention is a multi-purpose wheelchair accessory that is secured to a side surface of a conventional wheelchair. The accessory includes a provision for holding personal items in a concealed compartment beneath an extension of an armrest. In addition, a cane is positioned along one end of the accessory allowing the wheelchair operator additional support if needed upon leaving the confines of the wheelchair. A tray table is stored along one side surface of the accessory and includes a hinge allowing the table to be rotated from a storage position into a horizontal plane directly in front of the armrest allowing the person a platform for working and eating. The accessory further extends outward wherein the cane operates as a leg providing an extended handrail in front of the wheelchair allowing the person who leaves the wheelchair a range of support that is not possible from the conventional armrest position. In addition, the apparatus detaches from the wheelchair and includes a curved section which allows the accessory to operate as a ramp. The ramp provides a first level of height which can be doubled by rotating of the cover into a support position. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US19950440756 |