Abstract: An invalid chair is disclosed which has four legs of tubular material with lockable castors mounted in the bottom of the legs. The two rear legs extend upwardly beyond the seat support area and then backwardly to be interconnected for support of a semi-reclining back which is rotatably mounted at its back on the cross member which connects the tops of the two back legs at the seat support area. Two outwardly swingable arm rests are attached at an appropriate position on the upward extensions of the rear legs. The front ends of the arm rests are detachably latched at the front of the chair. An adjustable leg support is pivotally mounted between the stanchions. An opening is provided with a hingeably mounted trap-door in the middle of the seat for toilet use. The horizontal portions of the arm rests can accommodate a hospital tray. A handlebar may be attached to the back support. All body contact areas are provided with vinyl webbing and appropriate removable and washable cushions.

Abstract: A two-part invalid chair is disclosed which enables a patient to be easily transferred from a lying position on a bed to a seated position on a chair, or vice versa. The first part of the chair consists of an elongated, tubular frame within which a body supporting web is suspended. The second part of the chair consist of troughs mounted to a support base, each having a semi-circular cross section which conforms to the shape of the tubular frame of the first part of the chair. This enables the frame to be readily mounted to or removed from the base portion. Both the tubular frame and the base portion are articulated at hinged joints to enable the patient, while seated in a chair, to assume a variety of body inclinations. The frame can be removed from the base with the patient seated therein and can be readily transferrred to a bed where the frame can unfold to a completely flat position enabling the easy transfer of the patient to the bed.