A61G5/1094

Serving Apparatus
20190175426 · 2019-06-13 ·

A serving apparatus is provided to minimise risk of injurious events in a hospital or care setting. The serving apparatus comprises, a serving member having a serving platform; a rotation mechanism in rotatable communication with the serving member; a stand in communication with the rotation mechanism, the stand having a connecting portion; said connecting portion being arranged to reversibly couple the stand to an item of furniture; wherein the rotation mechanism is arranged to provide reciprocal rotation of the serving member between a stowed position and a serving position. The serving apparatus of the present invention aims to minimise the risk of falls or injurious spillages and may also maintain the healthy orthopaedic properties of furniture during mealtimes, without necessitating an awkward seating position wherein said orthopaedic properties become substantially defunct.

MODULAR LINKING SYSTEM, WHEELCHAIR KIT AND WHEELCHAIR

A modular linking system provides a positioning and supporting structure for mounting various components, particularly on a wheelchair structure. A wheelchair kit includes such a modular linking system and further wheelchair includes at least one modular linking system or at least one wheelchair kit.

Adaptable attachment foot plate for a wheelchair
12005011 · 2024-06-11 ·

An adaptable attachment foot plate for a wheelchair that protects a user's feet and legs while providing interchangeable attachment of at least one functional attachment is described. The adaptable attachment foot plate replaces the conventional foot plate and is retrofitted to a wheelchair. The adaptable attachment foot plate is durable and resistant to damage from torque when additional pressure is applied to the adaptable attachment foot plate. The adaptable attachment foot plate includes a base and a guard. The base provides a means for attachment to the wheelchair and the guard provides a means for protection of the user's feet and legs and a means for attaching interchangeable functional attachments without the use of additional brackets to attach the functional attachments.

Wheelchair mounting systems and methods of using the same
10299975 · 2019-05-28 ·

A system includes an adapter and a lock. The adapter includes a flexible collar and an attachment structure. The flexible collar is configured to at least partially surround a portion of the wheelchair such that the flexible collar engages the portion of the wheelchair and aids in preventing rotation of the adapter relative to the portion of the wheelchair. The attachment structure has a first arm attached to and extending from the flexible collar and a second arm attached to and extending from the flexible collar. The lock includes a body and a mounting platform attached thereto. The body of the lock is configured to engage the attachment structure to aid in maintaining the flexible collar in a closed position. The mounting platform has one or more coupling mechanisms attached thereto for use in removably mounting one or more accessories to the system.

MOTORIZED MOUNT FOR SEATING SYSTEM
20190133855 · 2019-05-09 ·

The present disclosure illustrates a motorized mount with a plurality of degrees of freedom coupled to a seating system. The motorized mount assembly can include an attachment assembly configured to attach to a seating assembly. A vertical control assembly can be connected to the attachment assembly with an arm having a first end attached to vertical control assembly by a first hinge. A mounting assembly can be attached to a second end of the arm. The mounting assembly can configured to receive a personal computing device. A linear actuator may be attached to the vertical control assembly to raise and lower the arm and mounting assembly. A first motor can be configured to attach to the arm. A second motor can be configured to attach between the arm and the mounting assembly.

Wheelchair safety, power and shade device and method
10272786 · 2019-04-30 ·

The Safety, Power and Shade Device is a system usable with wheelchairs providing an upright and horizontal frame attachable by brackets to a wheelchair seat back. The frame allows for the installation of safety and illumination lights, a solar panel for supplemental recharging of an electric wheelchair battery and a means of shelter or shade. The frame assembly is constructed to allow the horizontal frame to fold over and behind the wheelchair for a vertical relationship with the frame upright.

Storage mechanism for seat table
12029329 · 2024-07-09 · ·

Provided is a storage mechanism for a seat table enabling improved handleability at the time of storage with a relatively simple configuration. One aspect of the present disclosure is a storage mechanism for a seat table used by combination with a seat. The storage mechanism for the seat table includes a held portion provided to the seat table, and a holding portion provided to a storage portion where the seat table is stored. The held portion includes at least one attracted magnet. The holding portion includes at least one attracting magnet attracting the at least one attracted magnet, and at least one repelling magnet repelling the at least one attracted magnet.

ELECTRIC CONVENIENCE VEHICLE (ECV) WITH CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS UNIT

One embodiment of an electronics convenience vehicle (ECV) may include a frame, a plurality of wheels configured to support and move the frame, a seat supported by said frame, a steering mechanism disposed toward a front portion of the ECV, a motor configured to cause at least one wheel to be propelled forward, propelled backward, or to remain in a fixed position, a throttle, when activated in a first position, causes said motor to propel said at least one wheel in a forward direction, when activated in a second position, causes said motor to propel said at least one wheel in a reverse direction, at least one sensor directed to detect objects in front of a direction of travel of the ECV, and a control and communications unit (CCU) disposed in front of said seat, and configured to receive said sense signals and to control operations of said motor.

WHEELCHAIR IMPLEMENT SYSTEM
20190046374 · 2019-02-14 ·

Disclosed are provisions for enabling a user of a wheelchair to rapidly outfit a first side of the wheelchair with a first implement or a second implement, both implements having adaptive functionalities, and also for enabling the user to perform the same in conjunction with a second side of the wheelchair. Useful implements include those having: A.) ground-contacting functionalities, such as improving navigation over rough terrain and adding forward stability to the wheelchair, and B.) non-ground-contacting elevated functionalities, including holding an umbrella, carrying an electronic device, or supporting a tray, work surface, or other auxiliary load.

VENTILATOR MOUNT SYSTEM
20190001089 · 2019-01-03 ·

The present disclosure pertains to a ventilator mount system. The system includes a ventilator mount configured to mount a ventilator thereon; a platform configured to be carried by a stand; and a releasable lock assembly configured to affix the ventilator mount to the platform. In some embodiments, the lock assembly is configured to be moved between a locked position and a release position. In some embodiments, the ventilator mount is releasable from the platform when the lock assembly is moved from the locked position to the release position.