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Wheelchair reclining apparatus

Patent 6135480 Issued on October 24, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 12, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Application

No. 289857 filed on 04/12/1999

US Classes:

280/304.1, Wheelchair248/176.1, To hold a particular article297/310, WITH MEANS TO CONTROL REARWARD CHAIR TIPPING297/391HEADREST

Examiners

Primary: DePumpo, Daniel G.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

B62H 001/00

Abstract

This 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.

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