Limited mobility ladder
OwnerRene J. de la Tourinventor
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Abstract
A ladder for people with limited mobility comprising a first frame member defining a first sidewall; a second frame member defining a second sidewall; a plurality of steps spanning between the first and second sidewalls, from a first level above the surface to the upper level substantially to the height of a wheelchair seat; handles positioned above each of the steps, so that a person is able to place one's hands on the handles and lift oneself up the first step, and grasp the next highest handles and lift to the next highest step until the person is able to move from the highest step onto the wheelchair seat. There is further provided a means for allowing each of the steps to fold upwardly along their midpoint to move the apparatus into a folded storage position when not in use.
Claims11
A ladder for use by individuals with limited mobility comprising:
- a. a first side frame;
- b. a second side frame;
- c. a plurality of steps positioned between the first and second side frames;
- d. handle members positionable above each of the steps for providing a means for a person to grasp the handle members while seated and move to the next highest or lowest step through the use of the upper limbs until the person has reached a desired level.
A ladder for use by individuals with limited mobility, such as a paraplegic, comprising:
- a. a first side frame;
- b. a second side frame;
- c. a plurality of steps positioned between the first and second side frames;
- d. handle members positioned above each of the steps for providing a means for a person to grasp the handle members while seated and move to the next highest or lowest step through the use of the upper limbs until the person has reached a desired level;
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- e. means for allowing the apparatus to be configured from a first open and useable position to a second closed position for storage.
A ladder for use by individuals with limited mobility, for moving from a standing position to a seated position in a bath tub, the apparatus comprising:
- a. a first side frame;
- b. a second side frame;
- c. a plurality of steps positioned between the first and second side frames;
- d. handle members positioned above each of the steps for providing a means for a person to grasp the handle members while seated and move to the next highest or lowest step through the use of the upper limbs until the person has reached a desired level;
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- e. means for securing the apparatus in the bathtub, so that the person may be seated on the highest step and move down to the level of the tub, and upon completing a bath, move upward from the tub, through the plurality of steps to the highest step, for returning to the standing position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.