Abstract: A brake and anti-tipping system for a conventional wheelchair is disclosed. The system engages the ground to prevent rearward movement of a wheelchair and is disengaged when the wheelchair is occupied. The braking and anti-tipping system comprises a pivotable member which is pivotably supported between portions of a wheelchair frame assembly, a pair of arms each of which is fastened to the pivotable member, an abutment member which is supported on upper ends of arms, and a biasing member which is secured between the wheelchair frame assembly and wheelchair brake system.

Abstract: A brake and anti-tipping system for a conventional wheelchair is disclosed. The system engages the ground to prevent rearward movement of a wheelchair and is disengaged when the wheelchair is occupied. The braking and anti-tipping system comprises a pivotable member which is pivotably supported between portions of a wheelchair frame assembly, a pair of arms each of which is fastened to the pivotable member, an abutment member which is supported on upper ends of arms, and a biasing member which is secured between the wheelchair frame assembly and wheelchair brake system.

Abstract: A bandage is defined by a layer of closed cell foam polymeric material sandwiched between and bonded to adjacent layers of fabric. The foam layer is thicker than the fabric layers. One of the layers of fabric is absorbent with respect to aqueous liquids and is adapted to be in contact with an area of the body.