Chairs and seats – Movable back – Tiltable
Patent
1999-01-28
2000-04-11
Cuomo, Peter M.
Chairs and seats
Movable back
Tiltable
2973541, 297DIG4, B60N 222
Patent
active
060480319
ABSTRACT:
A reclining backrest system for a person in a wheelchair having a seat and a wheelchair frame which includes a pair of substantially vertical members, comprising a backrest, brace members and a cushion. The backrest is substantially rigid and has longitudinal and lateral edges. The lateral edges include a lower edge. The brace members have a certain amount of flexibility and are affixed to the lower edges of the backrest to the pair of vertical frame members.
An improved reclining backrest system comprises a hinge mechanism and a lengthened backrest, the hinge mechanism affixed to the frame, below the seat, and the backrest.
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Cuomo Peter M.
Roen Stephen A.
Skil-Care Corp.
White Rodney B.
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