Abstract: A method and apparatus for pivotably mounting a wheelchair to a platform includes a pivot assembly pivotally connected onto the platform, the assembly including a connecting mechanism releasably interconnecting a portion of the wheelchair with a platform wherein the connecting mechanism includes a universal joint yoke, a quick release universal joint coupler and a quick release pin interconnecting the yoke with the coupler wherein the yoke is connectable to the connecting mechanism and the coupler is connectable to the portion of the wheelchair. The portion of the wheelchair which cooperates with the coupler may be either a frame portion thereof or an axle of the wheelchair or vice-versa. The quick release pin permits easy connecting or disconnecting of the wheelchair to the pivot assembly and the pivot assembly allows for a 360.degree. freedom of motion of the wheelchair about the pedestal of the pivot assembly.

Abstract: A storable seating unit for access by an individual in a wheelchair to seating in a stadium or arena which includes a pedestal, a seat bottom pivotally connected to the pedestal, a seat back pivotally mounted to one of the seat back and the pedestal, the pedestal including a mechanism for pivoting the seat bottom and seat back so as to define an open area for positioning of the wheelchair in a position occupied by the seat bottom and seat back prior to pivoting. The pedestal may include a longitudinal slot and a slide pivotally and slidably positioned therein and connected to said seat bottom and seat back for pivoting of the seat bottom and seat back and lowering thereof along the length of the slide.

Abstract: A storable seating unit for access by an individual in a wheelchair to seating in a stadium or arena. The storable seating unit includes a pedestal, a seat bottom pivotally connected to the pedestal, and a seat back pivotally mounted to one of the seat back and the pedestal. The pedestal includes a mechanism for pivoting the seat bottom and the seat back so as to define an open area for positioning of the wheelchair in a position occupied by the seat bottom and the seat back prior to pivoting. The pedestal may include a longitudinal slot and a slide pivotally and slidably positioned therein and connected to the seat bottom and the seat back for pivoting of the seat bottom and the seat back and lowering thereof along the length of the slide.

Abstract: A storable seating unit for access by an individual in a wheelchair to seating in a stadium or arena. The storable seating unit includes a pedestal, a seat bottom pivotally connected to the pedestal, and a seat back pivotally mounted to one end of the seat back and the pedestal. The pedestal includes a mechanism for pivoting the seat bottom and the seat back so as to define an open area for positioning of the wheelchair in a position occupied by the seat bottom and the seat back prior to pivoting. The pedestal may include a longitudinal slot and a slide pivotally and slidably positioned therein and connected to the seat bottom and the seat back for pivoting of the seat bottom and the seat back and lowering thereof along the length of the slide.

Abstract: A wheelchair ramp that is recessed in a sidewalk and adapted for elevation to an inclined position to provide a ramp between a step or a transit vehicle and the sidewalk. The plate includes an upwardly extending lip along its forwardmost surface adjacent to the step, and the step includes a downwardly extending, lip-receiving recess to limit upward movement of the plate and to restrain it in position relative to the step. The plate can be elevated by means of a rack and gear arrangement operated by an electric motor controlled by a suitable switch, which can be a remote control switch.