Abstract: A reclining backrest system for a person in a wheelchair having a seat and a wheelchair frame which includes a pair of substantially vertical members, comprising a backrest, brace members and a cushion. The backrest is substantially rigid and has longitudinal and lateral edges. The lateral edges include a lower edge. The brace members have a certain amount of flexibility and are affixed to the lower edges of the backrest to the pair of vertical frame members.An improved reclining backrest system comprises a hinge mechanism and a lengthened backrest, the hinge mechanism affixed to the frame, below the seat, and the backrest.

Abstract: A reclining backrest system for a person in a wheelchair having a wheelchair frame which includes a pair of substantially vertical members, comprising a backrest, brace members and a cushion. The backrest is substantially rigid and has longitudinal and lateral edges. The lateral edges include a lower edge. The brace members have a certain amount of flexibility and are affixed to the lower edges of the backrest the to the pair of vertical frame members. The cushion is supported against the front portion of the backrest, and provides a substantially vertical, cushioned, backrest. The cushion comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending pockets, each pocket have at least one opening, disposed against the front portion of the backrest, and a plurality of removable pads adapted for insertion within the pockets, and for providing individual cushioned back surfaces.

Abstract: A support system for maintaining a person in a substantially upright sitting position in a wheelchair, comprises a unitary frame and a unitary cushion. The unitary frame has front and back portions, and a generally rectangularly shaped central portion having upper and lower sections. A pair of upper lateral wing frame portions extend from the upper section of the central portion, and a pair of lower lateral wing frame portions extend from the lower section of the central portion. The unitary cushion is shaped to fit over the frame and comprises, a generally rectangularly shaped central cushioned portion having upper and lower sections, a pair of upper lateral cushioned wing portions extending from the upper section of the cushioned central portion and a pair of lower lateral cushioned wing portions extending from the lower section of the cushioned central portion.