Abstract: An adapter for coupling an all terrain attachment to a folding wheelchair. A crossbar includes a clamp at each end thereof for coupling between the side frames of the folding wheelchair. An extension bar is coupled at one end to the crossbar and at the other end to the all terrain attachment.

Abstract: An impaired person care system which includes a reconfigurable powered wheelchair operating in conjunction with a segmented bed having a main bed section and multiple reconfigurable bed sections. The wheelchair has back, seat and leg sections configurable to an upright sitting position or a horizontal lying-down bed resting position. In the sitting position the wheelchair is positionable over a regular commode; in the lying-down position the wheelchair is positionable on the multiple reconfigurable bed sections and movable vertically in response to corresponding movement of the reconfigurable bed sections to the level of the main bed section. The wheelchair also has an opening in the seat section with allowing unobstructed passage of fecal waste from bowel movements when the wheelchair is positioned over the commode.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a nursing wheelchair, comprising a seat member which deploys on a frame body to form a seat. The nursing wheelchair readily allows transfer of a person receiving care, and is lightweight and easy to operate. A nursing wheelchair (1) comprises seat members (7a, 7b) which deploy on seat support frames (14a, 14b) constituting part of a frame body (2) in order to form a seat.

Abstract: A combination structure of a cart and a bicycle comprises a bicycle formed mainly by a backbone, a handle, a front wheel and a rear wheel; the handle, the front wheel and the rear wheel being combined to respective positions of the bicycle; a cart formed by a backbone, at least one front wheel, at least one rear wheels and at least one pushing rod; the cart being extended with at least one pushing rod; wherein a user can hold the pushing rods to rotate the at least one front wheel and the rear wheel so as to drive the cart to move forwards; and a hook extending from the cart for hooking the handle of the bicycle. The a cart may be combined to a bicycle directly or indirectly so that enabled old people or child, or expensive goods can be transferred easily.

Abstract: Coupling links coupled at one end to terminal ends of the working belt and rotatably coupled at the other end to the conveyance body, the coupling links being configured to rotate when the seat cushion body rotates with a front end portion thereof acting as a pivot and both end portions of the working belt move in an up-and-down direction, and a working link mechanism provided in a manner to operate in interlock with the rotation the coupling link, the working link mechanism being configured to shift a brake member in accordance with a direction of rotation of the coupling link into a state that the brake member is separated from a rear wheel to release braking, or into such a state that the brake member is brought into contact with the rear wheel to apply braking.

Abstract: There is provided a meal-serving stock shelf-equipped wheelchair, with which the wheelchair user can efficiently perform meal-serving work when charged with the work, and in which the stock shelf is capable of being folded in a compact manner after the meal serving. The meal-serving motorized wheelchair includes: a wheelchair meal-serving table that is attached via a frame; and a meal-serving stock shelf that is engaged with an engaging plate via an engaging portion. The meal-serving stock shelf is structured by a raising and lowering mechanism powered by a motor and a dish tray storage section. The dish tray storage section stores dish trays of at least two levels disposed at a predetermined interval. The stock shelf can be folded in a compact manner when not in use.

Abstract: A sliding arm mechanism for attaching to an arm of a wheelchair is provided herein. One concept is directed to a sliding arm mechanism that includes a main portion and an inner cavity. The sliding arm mechanism also includes a slide rail, which is adapted to be housed within the inner cavity of the main portion. The slide rail and the main portion are slidably coupled to allow the main portion to move laterally over the slide rail in a direction parallel to the top part of the arm of the wheelchair, thus allowing the main portion to move between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, the first position corresponds to a full-length position and the second position corresponds to a desk-length position, such that a user can adjust the sliding arm mechanism to access a desk or table.

Abstract: A backrest for a wheelchair includes an adjustable cushion support, a backrest frame, and attachment members. The adjustable cushion support supports a backrest cushion, and substantially defines plane P1. The backrest frame holds the cushion support and has two substantially parallel side posts substantially defining a plane P2. The attachment members attach the cushion support to the backrest frame. The cushion support comprises two side bars and a plurality of transversally extending and vertically spaced apart flexible straps. Each strap is length adjustable. The cushion support comprises at least two connecting plates. Each plate being integral with one of the side bars and being provided with at least two parallel adjustment slots. The slots define an angle ?, with said plane P1 of the adjustable support cushion. The attachment members are slidably mounted on the slots, enabling depth, width and angular adjustment of the cushion support on the backrest frame.

Abstract: A universal tray apparatus includes a tray and mounting components. The mounting components preferably include at least one arm that connects to the tray, as well as at least one mounting portion that can be reversibly fastened to an existing portion of a wheelchair. One or more of the arms between the tray and the mounting portion is preferably made such that it can retract and extend, depending upon where the person using the tray apparatus prefers the tray to be in relation to the wheelchair.

Abstract: An adjustable seating frame assembly includes a side frame member, first and second joint members, a footrest hanger, a pivot fastener and a lock fastener. The first joint member is affixed to the side frame member and includes a first pivot aperture and at least one first lock aperture. The second joint member is affixed to the footrest hanger and includes a second pivot aperture and at least one second lock aperture. The pivot fastener is secured through the first and second pivot apertures to pivotally attach the second joint member to the first joint member. The lock fastener is secured through a selected one of the at least one first lock aperture and a selected one of the at least one second lock aperture to secure the second joint member in a selected one of a plurality of angular positions with respect to the first joint member.

Abstract: Modifications to an armrest for a wheelchair include the application of a double sided tape, cut to dimensions that fits conveniently onto the undersurface of the armrest for the wheelchair, and which double sided tape has adhered thereto a corresponding metal strip, that provides a permanent metal surface to the underside of the armrest, for application and adherence of a flashlight magnet for holding the flashlight in position during movement by the person using the wheelchair. The light may be directed forwardly, rearwardly, or removed for directing its illumination in different directions.

Abstract: A folding wheelchair is easily convertible between a folding wheelchair of a first type and a folding wheelchair of a second type through the use of conversion components, some of which are mounted permanently to the wheelchair and some of which are received by the mounted conversion components. In one form, the first type is a folding beach wheelchair while the second type is a folding all-terrain or trail wheelchair. Conversion is achieved through changeable front and back wheels. For instance, the folding beach wheelchair includes right and left rear wheels having oversized, low pressure tires. Right and left front brackets are mounted to the existing frame and are configured to receive right and left wheel assemblies, having smaller, low pressure tires mounted for pivoting movement. The folding all-terrain wheels have solid, high pressure or the like tires.

Abstract: A backward wheelchair contains two side-frame units, a seat support, and a back support. The two side-frame units are symmetrical and spaced apart, between the two side-frame units is connected a first connecting rod, each side-frame unit includes an auxiliary wheel, each side frame has a main wheel with a manual operating wheel, an armrest, and a handle. The seat support includes an elongated body connecting with a seat portion and is fixed between the two side-frame units, a width of the seat support is less than a distance between the two side-frame units. The backward wheelchair further contains a gate formed on a rear side thereof, and among the seat support and the two side-frame units are defined two passage spaces. The back support is fixed between the two side-frame units so as to facilitate a movement of a patient, and the patient's back contacts with the back support.

Abstract: A wheelchair device made for fully supporting the feet of the user. It spans the space between the left and right foot rest pedals. It is comprised of a length of a sleeve made of a durable material and configured with at least one open end; an elongated cross-section; a top surface tread; an essentially smooth bottom surface featuring a shelf; and an internal aperture wherein one of the end with an internal aperture of the device may slide over and essentially encase either of the foot plates of the wheelchair and wherein the opposite end with the recess may rest on the other un-encased foot plate which results in a bridge of the space between the two pedals. An alternative embodiment features an extension tube for various widths of wheelchairs.

Abstract: An air cellular cushion according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a plurality of air cells; a sensor configured to detect an air cell collapsing to a bottom; a parameter measuring unit configured to measure a parameter indicating a collapse state of the air cell collapsing to the bottom; an indicator configured to output an indication; and a control unit configured to change the indication output from the indicator based on a parameter value measured by the parameter measuring unit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tilt-in-space wheelchair that limits the shift of the center of a gravity of a wheelchair occupant during tilting. The wheelchair comprises a main frame adapted to be supported on a surface by wheels, a seat frame for supporting a occupant, and an arc plate for slidably or rollably supporting the seat frame with respect to the main frame. The arc plate defines a first track and a second track that guide the tilting of the seat frame relative to the frame. The first track and second track may have non-constant curvatures. Further, the first track and second track may be arranged non-concentrically on the arc plate and may have different lengths.

Abstract: A propulsion system for a manually-operated mobility device includes a hand rim configured to receive a propulsion force from a user of the manually-operated mobility device, a wheel hub fixedly attached to a wheel for the manually-operated mobility device, and a planetary gear system including a sun gear, a ring gear, and one or more planetary gears disposed between the sun gear and the ring gear. The one or more planetary gears are supported by a planet carrier. One of the sun gear and the ring gear is fixedly coupled to the hand rim and the other of the sun gear and the ring gear is fixedly coupled to the wheel hub.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a conveyance, such as a wheelchair, that allows the user to set the recline angle of the seat back at a seating position, fold the seat back down to a folded position and back up to the seating position, such that the seat back is returned to the seating position at the user selected recline angle R unless the recline angle is adjusted by the user. The user selected recline angle R is not disturbed by folding the seat back from the seating position, to the folded position 106, and back to the seating position.

Abstract: A reverser mechanism particularly developed to provide better posture to the wheelchair user and a more efficient propulsion during a forward movement (wheelchair touch) by means of the application of a traction force to the handrims, which is contrary to the rotating movement of the rear wheels (movement contrary to the propulsion), allowing the wheelchair user to adopt a more comfortable and straight position during the effort made to move the wheelchair forward.

Abstract: A manual wheelchair including a frame, a drive wheel connected to the frame, having a first axis of rotation and configured to rotate relative to the frame, a push rim connected to the frame, having a second axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to the first axis of rotation of the drive wheel and configured to rotate relative to the frame, wherein the second axis of rotation of the push rim is offset from the first axis of rotation of the drive wheel in a direction orthogonal to the first axis of rotation of the drive wheel, and a transmission configured to transmit rotation of the push rim to rotation of the drive wheel. Additionally, the wheelchair may also include multispeed fixed-gear hubs for propulsion on different terrain and removable or rotatable push rims for easier transfers.

Abstract: A leg support assembly for use with a wheelchair is described herein. The wheelchair includes a frame, a seat assembly coupled to the frame, and a pair of legs extending outwardly from the frame. The pair of legs includes a first leg and a second leg spaced a distance from the first leg such that a gap is defined therebetween. The leg support assembly includes a support member that includes a first end that is removably coupled to the first leg and a second end that is removably coupled to the second leg. The support member also includes a flexible substrate material that extends across the leg gap to prevent a patient seated in the wheelchair from entering the gap. The leg support assembly also includes a fastening assembly that is coupled to the support member to facilitate coupling the support member to the wheelchair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wheelchair device configured to reduce the likelihood that a user might fall out of a wheelchair. The device includes a wheelchair frame, a lever, and a seat cushion, whereby the seat cushion is flexible and configured to sink into a recessed and angled orientation when occupied by a user. The sunken seat cushion serves to encourage a user to attain proper posture and further serves to reduce the chances that a user might fall forward out of the seat. The lever of the present invention is attached to the underside of the wheelchair device and comprises a handle portion and a flat base portion with a curved upper surface. A forward actuation of the handle results in the lever rotating about the wheelchair, causing the base to contact and lift the seat cushion to a level that facilitates the exiting of the wheelchair device.

Abstract: A raising wheelchair comprises a wheeled frame and a raising system mounted to the frame and supporting a seat and a backrest. The raising system is configured to be movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The raising system includes at least one double-armed lever including a first lever member and a second lever member, a coupling member fixedly mounted to the frame, wherein the first lever member and the second lever member are pivotally coupled to the coupling member, and a coupling mechanism translationally coupled or pivotally coupled to a second end of the first lever member, pivotally coupled to a second end of the second lever member, and coupled to the backrest. The raising system maintains an orientation of the backrest relative to the ground that is substantially constant throughout substantially an entire range of movement between the lowered position and the raised position.

Abstract: A connector for releasably attaching a vehicle such as a shopping cart to a wheelchair includes a pivoting frame that is mounted for use on the cart by a front attachment device and that can be releasably attached to the wheelchair by the chair's occupant. The frame is pivoted to an in-use position and aligned with the wheelchair for attachment. The frame can also be readily released from attachment to the wheelchair by the chair's occupant.

Abstract: A transport device for a user of a wheel chair to access a pool or a lower surface that the wheel chair rests upon, the device employing a frame, a lift mechanism, gearing to operate the lift mechanism, drive wheels, stabilizing wheels, locking devices, clamping device, handle grips and holding pads. The transport device is entered by a wheel chair user from a site away from a pool. The user moves the transport device near to an edge of a pool. The lock device is deployed and the lift mechanism is operable by the user of the transport device. The lift mechanism raises and lowers the user to the surface of the pool edge. A rest pad can be deployed under the seat portion. The device to hold the transport device at or near the edge of the pool or at a surface that the wheel chair rests upon has a pivotable clamp and/or stop/hold pads under the handle grips.

Abstract: A device for attaching at least one extension member to an article in use such as a wheelchair, or the like. The device includes at least one clamp means and at least one shoe means where at least part of the shoe means is positioned and/or secured substantially between the clamp means and the article in use, and whereby at least part of the device includes an extension member and/or is adapted to be connected to an extension member in use.

Abstract: A motorized wheel chair is equipped with a safety system for bringing the wheel chair to a stop if a wheel chair user should experience an emergency situation which renders the user unable to safely control the wheel chair while in use. The safety system utilizes at least one switch mounted to an upright backrest for sensing whether or not the user's back is in contact with the backrest. If the user's back is in contact with the backrest, the wheel chair is operative and may be controlled in a normal manner. If the user's back moves out of contact with the backrest, whether voluntarily or because of an emergency situation, the safety system operates to disable operation of motors which operably propel drive wheels of the wheel chair, thus causing the wheel chair to be inoperative and bringing the wheel chair to a stop if in motion.

Abstract: The stand-up unit comprises a support a stand-up frame, which is articulated on the support and has a seat carrier carrying a seat, and a backrest carrier carrying a backrest. Furthermore, a first lever parallelogram is provided in order to maintain the backrest upright in any position. The backrest can be displaced by the first lever parallelogram by means of a rod, in order to ensure that no undesirable relative movement occurs between the backrest and the back of the user when getting up or sitting down. A second lever parallelogram controls the movement of the seat when getting up and sitting down to ensure that no relative movement develops between the seat and buttocks of the user. The stand-up unit may be provided with a base to serve as a chair, particularly a therapy chair. The stand-up unit, however, may also serve as a stand-up wheelchair, when connected to an undercarriage. Spring joint elements support the standing up.

Abstract: Apparatus for covering the tire of a wheelchair to prevent contact with the tire by the chair's occupant. A pair of fenders cover the upper portion of the large tires on a wheel chair. Each fender includes a body, a front attachment, and a rear attachment. The body is configured to cover the top and a portion of the front of the large tire. The front attachment connects the front of the body to a member on the wheelchair, such as the frame or the handbrake associated with the tire. The rear attachment connects the rear of the body to another member on the wheelchair. The front and rear attachments support the body a slight distance above the large tire. In one embodiment the fender is movable radially relative to the wheel such that the chair's occupant, by pressing down on the fender, is able to brake the wheel.

Abstract: Wheelchair designs and enhancements are provided for use with conventional wheelchair design. The designs and enhancements include bariatric extension panels and security features making it suitable for use in high security areas such as prisons and psychiatric wards.

Abstract: A shower assistance scooter device supports a person in a bathing facility. The device includes a base and a seat coupled to and extending upwardly from the base. The seat is rotationally coupled to the base. A handle assembly is coupled to the base and positioned adjacent to a front side of the base. The handle assembly is rotatable relative to the base. A plurality of wheels is coupled to the base including at least one drive wheel and a directional wheel coupled to the handle assembly for steering the device. A first front foot rest is coupled to the base adjacent to a front side of the base. The base, seat, handle assembly, wheels, and first front foot rest are each water resistant to support a person in a bathing facility while the person bathes.

Abstract: A shopping cart for use with a wheelchair includes two wheeled front legs and a rear leg. The rear leg is not attached to a wheel. The rear leg is adapted to be mounted to a foot rest of the wheelchair. The shopping cart also includes a container device supporting frame. The frame is coupled to and supported by the front legs and the rear leg.

Abstract: High centering bases for hospital gurneys are disclosed. An example hospital gurney includes a sensor to detect a position of a foot pedal of the hospital gurney. The example high centering base includes a processor responsive to the sensor to create a movement instruction based on the position of the foot pedal. The example high centering base includes an actuator to move a first wheel based on the movement instruction, the first wheel located between a first end of the hospital gurney and a second end of the hospital gurney.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a controller for a wheelchair. The controller includes a joystick for controlling the speed and direction of the wheelchair. A housing of the controller has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a weight bearing portion configured to support a user's weight when the user places at least a portion of his or her hand on the weight bearing portion to facilitate entering or exiting the wheelchair.

Abstract: An adjustable manual wheelchair handrim with a moveable elastomeric friction band. The position of the tubular handrim can be moved to a desired location relative to the wheel rim depending on the needs and limits of the user. The movable friction band is stretched around the drive surface of the handrim at a desired location preventing it from moving and providing increased frictional properties when gripped by the user during pushes. The friction band can be permanently affixed at a location to further prevent movement and slippage between the handrim and the friction band.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wheelchair device configured to reduce the likelihood that a user might fall out of a wheelchair. The device includes a wheelchair frame, a lever, and a seat cushion, whereby the seat cushion is flexible and configured to sink into a recessed and angled orientation when occupied by a user. The sunken seat cushion serves to encourage a user to attain proper posture and further serves to reduce the chances that a user might fall forward out of the seat. The lever of the present invention is attached to the underside of the wheelchair device and comprises a handle portion and a flat base portion with a curved upper surface. A forward actuation of the handle results in the lever rotating about the wheelchair, causing the base to contact and lift the seat cushion to a level that facilitates the exiting of the wheelchair device.

Abstract: A user-operated mobility apparatus includes a base unit having a drive assembly and wheels mounted thereto for enabling selective movement of the base unit along a surface. A plurality of support members extend from the base unit, define an interior area therebetween that is configured to receive a user, and each includes a plurality of spaced-apart engagement features for releasably engaging at least one accessory at various different positions along the support member. A user support assembly is mounted adjacent the free ends of the support members and includes a support cord extending into the interior area. The support cord is configured for releasably engaging a user to support the user within interior area.

Abstract: A Physical therapy assembly includes a wheelchair that may transport a user. A pad is movably coupled to the wheelchair so the pad may support the user's leg.

Abstract: The device for crossing obstacles for a motorized vehicle includes a chassis connected to n (n?3) wheels on each side, and a driver suitable for rotating the wheels. Each side of the chassis includes a mechanism comprising n?1 arms hingedly connected two-by-two about a shared pivoting axis on which the n wheels are distributed, respectively a front wheel, n?2 intermediate wheels, and a rear wheel. The mechanism allows each wheel to pivot relative to the axis of each adjacent wheel.

Abstract: A system and method for patient transfer, including patient transfer from a bed to a rollable chair and patient transfer from a wheelchair to a bed. A docking assembly can connect a rollable chair to a bed for transfer. The systems and methods can provide a safe, dignified, and comfortable transfer for patients. A transfer bed, a docking assembly, and a wheelchair can be used together as a system and can reduce the physical and psychological burden of bedridden patients and their caregivers. The transfer bed, docking assembly, and wheelchair can be appropriate for use within a patient's home, nursing home, hospital or any location where a patient is transferred between a bed and a wheelchair. The transfer bed, docking assembly, and wheelchair can be controlled such that a patient is transferred from a bed to a wheelchair or from a wheelchair to a bed.

Abstract: A device for adapting a manual wheelchair to drive with a powered wheel is disclosed. The device attached to the wheelchair provides means for raising the wheelchair front caster wheels and simultaneously having the powered wheel contact the driving surface. The disclosed device may be rotated so that the powered wheel lifts from the surface as the front caster wheels are lowered to contact the driving surface enabling manual operation of the wheelchair. The disclosed device includes a mechanism for steering the powered wheel, controls for varying the forward or backward speeds and braking. The device may be detached from the chair and is adaptable to fit a large variety of wheelchairs with capability for ergonomically adjusting the steering column for the comfort of the user. Optional human interface devices may be incorporated so the chair occupant may control speed and steering by operating a joystick, head array or other such devices.

Abstract: This patent application discloses a wheelchair accessory kit. The kit may include a wheelchair seat cover that attaches onto an existing wheelchair, and which includes a rearwardly facing pocket and inwardly facing and adjacent side pockets for storing items of an occupant end user. The rearwardly facing pocket of the wheelchair seat cover is an extension of the wheelchair seat cover, which folds over the top of the seat back of the wheelchair. The wheelchair accessory kit further includes grip-forming members that may be installed onto the handles, wheelchair locks, and/or circular rings adjacent of the wheels. The grip-forming member is constructed of a clay polymer material that is press formed onto the surface of the handles and/or circular rings, and which hardens to form an enhanced gripping surface for use of the occupant end user or another person in propelling or locking the wheelchair.

Abstract: A wheelchair system and an accessory system for a wheelchair are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the accessory system may include an accessory frame having one or more interface elements to mount to a wheelchair frame. The accessory system may include a wheel assembly rotatably coupled to the accessory frame by a first fastener. The accessory system may include an engagement system further coupling the accessory frame to the wheel assembly. The engagement system may include a channel guide member defining a channel having a notched region. The channel guide member may be rotatably coupled to one of the accessory frame or wheel assembly by a second fastener. The engagement system may further include a translating member retained within the channel of the channel guide member. The translating member may be fixed to another one of the accessory frame or wheel assembly.

Abstract: A detachable and foldable wheelchair frame rigidizing device. A pair of opposing top surfaces each includes one of a pair of opposing bottom surfaces and a cut-out pattern forming finger elements extending beyond each opposing bottom surface. The finger elements are arranged in an alternating interlocking fashion such that when the opposing top surfaces are folded together to form a planar surface the finger elements fit closely together and the opposing bottom surfaces are sized to extend beyond each of their respective top surfaces to support at least a portion of each of the finger elements from the opposing top surface when in an unfolded position. Frame attachments are attached to the perimeter of the opposing bottom surfaces. A hinge is centrally positioned to join the finger elements from each opposing top surface.

Abstract: A wheelchair mount includes a body, a band secured to the body, and a stabilizing component secured to the body. The band is sized to secure an associated wheelchair bar between the band and the stabilizing component. The stabilizing component resists rotational movement of the body relative to the wheelchair bar.

Abstract: A scooter 1 is disclosed that may be linked to a child buggy or perambulator 100. A linking mechanism 200 is also disclosed for releasably linking the scooter 1 to the child buggy 100 thereby allowing the scooter 1 to be used as a scooter 1 or instead, to be linked to a buggy 100 and used in a linked configuration. The combination of a child buggy 100 and scooter 1 using the linking mechanism 200 is described along with a method of use of the mechanism 200.

Abstract: A wheelchair docking system is provided to prevent accidental movement of a wheelchair away from a transfer object, such as a bed or toilet, while a person is transferring between the wheelchair and the object. The system includes a latch assembly and a post assembly, one of each which is mounted on the wheelchair and on the transfer object. The latch assembly is moveable between an open position to receive and release the post assembly and a closed position to retain the post assembly. The latch assembly is biased to the closed position. A lock is provided in the latch assembly to hold the latch assembly in the open position. In an alternative embodiment, the post assembly has interchangeable parts for mounting on different objects, and a clamp which is opened and closed by a dual-function pivotal post member.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for attaching auxiliary equipment to a wheelchair includes multiple adjustment features. In the preferred embodiment, different wheelchair widths may be accommodated by utilizing attachment arms that pivot co-axially with a main column of the auxiliary equipment. The mounting assembly preferably includes a pair of arms and a pair of links that extend from the arms. The lengths of the links and the arms may be adjusted by rotation of a rod portion of each arm and each link, but other means for enabling changes in length are possible. The links are preferably pivotally connected to the arms, so that the distance between the ends can be varied on the basis of the particular wheelchair. Ball-and-socket joints are used, but rotatability of the sockets permits flexibility of the orientations of the joints. Additionally, a vernier adjustment effect may be included to permit adjustments in the angle of the main column.

Abstract: A special wheelchair device made for fully supporting the feet of the user. It relates to a support accessory for providing added comfort to a person confined to a wheelchair. It spans the space between the left and right foot rests. It is comprised of a length of a sleeve made of a durable material and configured with at least one open end; an elongated cross-section; an external top surface with features like a tread; an essentially smooth bottom surface featuring a shelf-like recess; and an internal aperture with features wherein one of the end with an internal aperture of the device may slide over and essentially encase either of the foot plates of the wheelchair and wherein the opposite end with the shelf may rest on the other un-encased foot plate which results in a closure of the space between the two foot plates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconfigurable wheel chair designed to assist physically challenged people to use toilets without moving off wheel chairs. The wheel chair comprises a split seat, which includes a central retractable part. The rest of said seat is a sliding part, which rests on rails and is free to move over the toilet seat when enabled using mechanisms known in the art such as motor screw mechanism, etc. The wheel chair further comprises a sensor for aligning the chair to the toilet seat automatically. In use, once the wheel chair is aligned, the retractable part of the seat moves down. The roller at the back of the wheelchair seat is moved down onto the toilet to provide additional support. The motor is then activated that moves the sliding part of the seat over the toilet seat.