US3792897A
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Wheel chair assembly and body-supporting insert therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-08
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1991-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A removeable body support insert for a wheel chair frame, having a head and back portion including side restraints, a buttock, knee and leg portion and an optional adjustable foot portion, the latter of which is a separate piece. A separate bolster may optionally be inserted beneath the knee-supporting portion. The insert is padded with a resilient foam material and covered with an easily cleanable but comfortable fabric such as leathersimulating plastic. The invention provides improved comfort and support for the patient, obviates dangers inherent in prior art designs, is easily maintained, and is adapted for use either as original equipment or as a replacement for body support portions of existing wheel chairs.
Inventors
- 👤 L Alson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A body-supporting insert for use on a wheel chair having a back, a seat and a leg and foot support comprising: an upholstered top section including a head supporting portion; a back supporting portion, and outwardly extending side restraining walls fixedly mounted substantially perpendicularly to said top section, said side walls extending outwardly along said back supporting portion and being reduced in size along said head supporting portion of said top section, said top section being removeably securable to the back of said wheel chair; and an upholstered bottom section including a buttock supporting section and a leg supporting portion, said bottom section being integral with said top section along the lower edge thereof and extending to the foot supports of said wheel chair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A body-supporting insert for use on a wheel chair having a back, a seat and a leg and foot support comprising: an upholstered top section including a head supporting portion; a back supporting portion, and outwardly extending side restraining walls fixedly mounted substantially perpendicularly to said top section, said side walls extending outwardly along said back supporting portion and being reduced in size along said head supporting portion of said top section, said top section being removeably securable to the back of said wheel chair; and an upholstered bottom section including a buttock supporting section and a leg supporting portion, said bottom section being integral with said top section along the lower edge thereof and extending to the foot supports of said wheel chair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The body-supporting insert as claimed in claim 4, and additionally comprising bolster means for insertion on the seat or leg support of said wheel chair beneath said leg supporting portion under a patient''s knees.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The body-supporting insert as claimed in claim 1, wherein both said head and back supporting portion and said buttock and leg supporting portion comprise a resilient plastic foam material covered with a fabric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The body-supporting insert as claimed in claim 1, wherein said head and back supporting portion is secured to said back by snap means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The body-supporting insert as claimed in claim 1, wherein said head and back supporting portion is secured to said back by a piece of fabric material secured to said head and back supporting portioN along the uppermost edge and a portion of the adjoining sides.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |