Patent References 482520 3287040 3394933 Attachment for a wheelchair Wheelchair tilting device Wheelchair tipping apparatus Device for supporting a person in a seated position Apparatus for reclining wheelchairs for shampooing chair occupants Head care station and kit and method for reclining the occupant of a wheelchair against a head support Stabilized reclining wheelchair seat InventorApplicationNo. 289857 filed on 04/12/1999US Classes:280/304.1, Wheelchair248/176.1, To hold a particular article297/310, WITH MEANS TO CONTROL REARWARD CHAIR TIPPING297/391HEADRESTExaminersPrimary: DePumpo, Daniel G.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB62H 001/00AbstractThis invention relates to an apparatus and method for supporting the back of a wheelchair having a person siting in the wheelchair, when the wheelchair is tilted backwards. The apparatus consists of a base, stand, and crossbar for engaging the frame of the wheelchair. The frame of the wheelchair is supported near its handles by the crossbar of the invention, allowing some mobility in the wheelchair resting on the invention.Field of SearchWheelchairLAND VEHICLE OR BOAT TILTING AND LIFTING DEVICES HANDICAPPED PERSON HANDLING About stationary horizontal pivot To plural use positions WITH MEANS TO CONTROL REARWARD CHAIR TIPPING HEADREST Extension of upper back Standard type Notch or cavity engaging latch Telescoping To hold a particular article | |