An apparatus is configured for use with a chair having a supporting surface, and includes a bottom member adapted to be placed above the supporting surface of the chair. The bottom member includes a cushioning member in the form of a bladder. The bladder includes at least two internal chambers. A first of the at least two internal chambers extends from a rear edge disposed inwardly proximate a center of the bladder and a second of the at least two internal chambers extends peripherally around three inner sides of the first internal chamber. The apparatus further includes a top member having a bottom surface positioned in confronting relation to the bottom member and a top surface opposite the bottom surface.

A technique for capturing a three-dimensional digital image of a customized shape for a wheelchair seat and back and subsequently producing a seat and back from the image. The captured image may include one or more datum points therein to provide a reference plane for the seat and back. The datum points may be in a color-coded layer located relative to the bottom edge of the seat. The color code may indicate the size of the user and seat at a coarse level. The customized shape may be captured from a shape capture bag or bags that capture one or both of the shape of the user's back and bottom. The shape capture bag used to capture the shape of the user's bottom, for use in manufacturing the seat, may be enhanced by a pre-formed layer that contains a contour or one or more components that together form a contour that biases the shape capture bag toward the shape of the user's bottom when gravity is acting upon the user to sink into a cushioned seat.

A wheelchair comprises: an armrest bracket (6), a seat bracket, a backrest bracket (3), and a turning mechanism (64), wherein the turning mechanism (64) is configured to make the armrest bracket (6) and the seat bracket rotate synchronously relative to the backrest bracket (3).

A bathroom compatible wheelchair device includes a wheelchair frame and a seat frame coupled to the wheelchair frame. The seat panel is coupled to the seat frame. The seat panel is movable between a closed position and an open position. The seat panel is positioned in a seat portion of the seat frame and has height of at least 20.0 inches when in the closed position. The seat panel is positioned over a toilet when the wheelchair frame is positioned around the toilet. The seat portion of the seat frame has an opening. The seat panel covers an opening in the seat portion of the seat frame when the seat panel is positioned in the closed position. The opening is exposed when the seat panel is positioned in the open position to allow the disabled person's waste to be deposited into the toilet through the opening.

Multi-layer cushion supports are described which may generally comprise a first support having a first contact surface for contacting a portion of a body and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first support defining a central chamber and a peripheral chamber surrounding the central chamber, wherein the first support is filled with a first gas or liquid and a second support attached to the first support along the first contact surface. The second support may be filled with a second gas or liquid which is relatively more viscous than the first gas or liquid. In particular, the first support may be filled with a volume of air and the second support may be filled with oil which is less than the volume of air.

The apparatuses and methods of making and using the same are directed to bathing apparatus to support an object while bathing the object with a fluid. The bathing apparatus may comprise a support assembly constituting a support structure of the apparatus; a support surface to support the object, the support surface supported by the support portion; and a fluid catch disposed on at least three sides of the support surface, the fluid catch serving as a basin for the fluid in such manner to contain the fluid separate from the support surface. The bathing apparatus may be used in combination with a support wall that includes a plurality of channels to hold household items.

The invention generally relates to a power operated lift chair. The power operated lift chair includes a chair assembly, a support assembly and a lifting assembly. The chair assembly includes a vertical back support, a back cushion attached to the vertical back support, a horizontal seat support and a seat cushion attached to the horizontal seat support. The support assembly includes a horizontal beam, a vertical guide post extending upward from the horizontal beam, a guide bracket connected to the chair assembly, at least one horizontal support member extending outward perpendicularly from the horizontal beam and a support platform. The lifting assembly includes a lifting rod positioned on the support platform and a locking collar connected to the lifting rod and the guide bracket. The lifting rod is configured to rotate to lift and lower the chair assembly.

An apparatus is configured for use with a chair having a supporting surface, and includes a bottom member having a cushioning member, the bottom member adapted to be placed above the supporting surface. The bottom member has a rear edge adapted to be placed proximate a rear of the chair and a front edge opposite the rear edge. The apparatus further includes a top member having a bottom surface positioned in confronting relation to the bottom member and a top surface opposite the bottom surface. The top member and the bottom member are connected to each other along at least one of the front and rear edges, and at least a portion of the top member is slidable with respect to the bottom member. The apparatus further includes a second cushioning member connected to a rear end of the apparatus and adapted to extend upward from the rear end.

A seating system, particularly suited for personal mobility vehicles, such as wheelchairs, that includes a seat cushion having pressure relieving properties and enhanced thermal absorption properties. The seat cushion includes a thixotropic fluid contained within a flexible envelope. The thixotropic fluid includes a phase change material that enhances the thermal absorption properties of the seat cushion to increase thermal absorption from a seated user to provide a reduced temperature sensory effect. The thixotropic fluid further includes a thermal conduction medium that facilitates heat distribution to the phase change material.

A bathroom compatible wheelchair assembly includes an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant toilet of any conventional design. A wheelchair is provided that has a seat portion for bearing a disabled person. The seat portion has a height of at least 20.0 inches thereby facilitating the seat portion to be positioned over the ADA compliant toilet when the wheelchair is rolled over the ADA compliant toilet. Moreover, the seat portion has an opening extending therethrough and the opening is aligned with the ADA compliant toilet when the seat is positioned over the ADA compliant toilet for directing the disabled person's waste into the ADA compliant toilet. A control circuit is coupled to the wheelchair and a cover unit is movably coupled to the wheelchair. The cover unit is electrically coupled to the control circuit and the cover unit is positionable into a covering position to cover the opening. Thus, the cover unit can be sat upon by the disabled person. The cover unit is positionable in an exposing portion having the opening being exposed thereby facilitating the disabled user to relieve themselves without leaving the wheelchair.