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Height adjustable wheelchair seat

  • US 8,876,138 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2013
  • Issued: 11/04/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An adjustable height wheelchair device, comprising:

  • a wheelchair frame having a seat area, a first set of rear wheels, and a second set for forward wheels;

    a lever pivotally connected to said frame, whereby said lever comprises a lower portion that is directly connected to a base member and an upstanding handle section;

    a seat cushion comprising an outer frame and an inner surface, whereby said inner surface is flexible and configured to maintain a sloping, recessed rear portion and a shallow forward portion;

    wherein said seat cushion is height adjustable by actuation of said lever, whereby said base member is adapted to bear into said recessed rear portion;

    wherein forward actuation of said upstanding handle section affects contact between said seat cushion and said base member to lift said recessed rear portion to a level equal to or beyond horizontal.

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