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Wheelchair seat cushion with occupant retaining means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-17
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Granted: 1986-04-01
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Expires: 2005-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A flexible panel assembly including front, rear and opposite side marginal portions is provided and the opposite side marginal portions include tubular hems in which stiff strap type mounting bars are received. The opposite side mounting portions overlie front-to-rear extending opposite side support members of a wheelchair and are secured thereto by fasteners secured downwardly through the panel assembly, including the mounting bars, and anchored in the aforementioned support members. The central forward portion of the panel assembly includes an upstanding cushion-type abutment post for reception in the crotch area of a person seated in the wheelchair and upon the panel assembly and the abutment post and panel assembly include exterior surfaces which may be readily cleaned.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold H. Guille
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1091; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
In combination with a wheelchair frame including a pair of opposite side front-to-rear extending seat support members supported at their opposite end portions from the remainder of said frame, a flexible seat construction including an elongated horizontal strong flexible main panel member including sewn opposite end transverse tubular hems and opposite side longitudinal marginal portions between which said hems extend, one of said marginal portions comprising the front marginal portion and the other of said marginal portions comprising the rear marginal portion, an elongated flexible and durable cover panel including opposite side and opposite end edges and arranged transverse to said main panel member, of a length at least substantially twice the width of said main panel member and folded in half with the two halves thereof sandwiching said main panel member, from above and below, therebetween, the folded zone of said cover panel extending along and closely embracing said front marginal portion, each pair of relatively folded side edges being sewn together through the adjacent marginal portions of said hems and further sewn together adjacent the remote marginal portions of said hems, an elongated mounting strap member received in each of said hems, said hems, with said strap members disposed therein, being positioned over and extending along said seat support members, and elongated fasteners spaced along and secured downwardly through said hems and mounting strap members and anchored relative to said seat support members at points spaced longitudinally therealong.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
In combination with a wheelchair frame including a pair of opposite side front-to-rear extending seat support members supported at their opposite end portions from the remainder of said frame, a flexible seat construction including an elongated horizontal strong flexible main panel member including sewn opposite end transverse tubular hems and opposite side longitudinal marginal portions between which said hems extend, one of said marginal portions comprising the front marginal portion and the other of said marginal portions comprising the rear marginal portion, an elongated flexible and durable cover panel including opposite side and opposite end edges and arranged transverse to said main panel member, of a length at least substantially twice the width of said main panel member and folded in half with the two halves thereof sandwiching said main panel member, from above and below, therebetween, the folded zone of said cover panel extending along and closely embracing said front marginal portion, each pair of relatively folded side edges being sewn together through the adjacent marginal portions of said hems and further sewn together adjacent the remote marginal portions of said hems, an elongated mounting strap member received in each of said hems, said hems, with said strap members disposed therein, being positioned over and extending along said seat support members, and elongated fasteners spaced along and secured downwardly through said hems and mounting strap members and anchored relative to said seat support members at points spaced longitudinally therealong.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The seat construction of claim 1 wherein said further sewing of said side edges together is disposed closely outward of said remote marginal portions of said hems.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The seat construction of claim 1 wherein the opposite end edges of said cover panel are sewn together rearward of the rear marginal portion of said main panel member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
The seat construction of claim 1 wherein the upper portion of said cover panel overlying said main panel includes an opening formed therein, a post comprising a downwardly opening pouch constructed of flexible cover material and filled with a resilient filling, the lower marginal portions of said pouch being downwardly received through said opening, an open frame of flexible reinforcing material disposed beneath and in registry with said opening, the outer marginal portion of said frame being sewn to the marginal edges of said upper portion of said cover panel defining said opening, the inner marginal portion of said frame projecting inwardly of said opening, the lower marginal portions of said pouch being turned inwardly and overlying the inner marginal portion of said frame and being sewn thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
312 words
In combination with a wheelchair including a pair of opposite side front-to-rear extending seat support members supported at their opposite ends from the remainder of said frame, a flexible seat construction including an elongated horizontal strong main flexible panel member including sewn opposite end transverse tubular hems and opposite side longitudinal marginal portions between which said hems extend, one of said marginal portions comprising the front marginal portion and the other of said marginal portions comprising the rear marginal portion, cover panel means at least substantially fully enclosing said main panel member with an upper portion of said cover panel means extending over said main panel member and a lower portion of said cover panel extending beneath said main panel member, the upper portion of said cover panel member including an opening formed therein closely adjacent said front marginal portion, a post comprising a downwardly opening pouch constructed of flexible cover material and filled with a resilient filling, the lower marginal portions of said pouch being downwardly received through said opening, an open frame of flexible material disposed beneath and in registry with said opening, an outer marginal portion of said frame underlying the marginal portions of said upper portion defining said opening and being sewn thereto, said frame including an inner marginal portion projecting inwardly of said opening, the lower portions of said pouch being turned inwardly and overlying said inner marginal portion of said frame and being sewn thereto, and elongated stiff mounting strap members received in said hems, said hems, with said strap members disposed therein, being disposed over and extending along said seat support members, and elongated fasteners spaced along and secured downwardly through said cover panel member and said hems and anchored relative to said seat support members, and a closure panel extending across and closing said opening from beneath the upper portion of said cover panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
312 words
In combination with a wheelchair including a pair of opposite side front-to-rear extending seat support members supported at their opposite ends from the remainder of said frame, a flexible seat construction including an elongated horizontal strong main flexible panel member including sewn opposite end transverse tubular hems and opposite side longitudinal marginal portions between which said hems extend, one of said marginal portions comprising the front marginal portion and the other of said marginal portions comprising the rear marginal portion, cover panel means at least substantially fully enclosing said main panel member with an upper portion of said cover panel means extending over said main panel member and a lower portion of said cover panel extending beneath said main panel member, the upper portion of said cover panel member including an opening formed therein closely adjacent said front marginal portion, a post comprising a downwardly opening pouch constructed of flexible cover material and filled with a resilient filling, the lower marginal portions of said pouch being downwardly received through said opening, an open frame of flexible material disposed beneath and in registry with said opening, an outer marginal portion of said frame underlying the marginal portions of said upper portion defining said opening and being sewn thereto, said frame including an inner marginal portion projecting inwardly of said opening, the lower portions of said pouch being turned inwardly and overlying said inner marginal portion of said frame and being sewn thereto, and elongated stiff mounting strap members received in said hems, said hems, with said strap members disposed therein, being disposed over and extending along said seat support members, and elongated fasteners spaced along and secured downwardly through said cover panel member and said hems and anchored relative to said seat support members, and a closure panel extending across and closing said opening from beneath the upper portion of said cover panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-31 | 1989-09-30 | 1990-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-31 | 1993-09-30 | 1994-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-31 | 1997-09-30 | 1998-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |