Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Knockdown – foldable or specially adapted for portability
Patent
1991-04-08
1993-01-19
Nicholson, Eric K.
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Knockdown, foldable or specially adapted for portability
5 811, 5 861, 5425, A47C 1300
Patent
active
051797453
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an elevating convertible wheelchair which converts to a flat bed to facilitate movement of a patient from the converted flat bed to a regular patient bed. The backrest hingedly pivots in relation to the seat portion to move into a co-planar relationship with the seat and forms a flat bed. A detachable headrest is engaged with the upper part of the back support for extension, when required. A secondary backrest support hingedly attaches to a free end of the backrest and pivots downwardly to rest on the floor and support the free end of the backrest. An elevating mechanism carried by a lower frame of the wheelchair allows elevation of the seat portion to a desired level. A connecting panel attaches to a side of the converted wheelchair to close a space between the flat bed and the adjacent side of the regular patient bed.
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Hebert Debra M.
Hebert Neil H.
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