Abstract: Featured is an apparatus for the collection and storage of patient vital sign information as well as systems and methods related thereto. Such a collection and storage apparatus of the present invention forms a workstation that is configured and arranged so as to be capable of acquiring one or more pieces of patient vital sign information and/or data. Such an apparatus includes a re-configurable chair that can adapted to support one or more diagnostic devices, such as a scales and one or more vital sign monitors that are configured and arranged with circuitry and devices to measure and/or monitor any one or more of blood pressure, pulse O2 saturation, body temperature, or blood sugar.

Abstract: The invention provides a support system having an envelope of flexible material within which a flexible cellular support cell is positioned upon an innerspring support cell. The flexible cellular support cell may comprise a damped gas displacement support cell or a damped fluid displacement support cell, which may be surrounded by a relatively thick resilient material. The innerspring support cell may comprise a gatched pediatric innerspring. Various system embodiments are described and illustrated.

Abstract: A locking apparatus is operative to selectively prevent the folding of a wheelchair of the type having a pair of centrally pivoted cross braces under the wheelchair seat. A bracket member is provided at each end of a pin which is adapted to constitute the pivot for the cross braces. An elongate bar is hinged at one end to one of the brackets and is adapted to be swung into a position between the cross braces so as to obstruct folding. A locking device operates between the other end of the bar and the other of the brackets for selectively retaining the bar in obstructing position.