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US 4,730,869 AGranted
Wheelchair armrest storage compartment
OwnerLarry L. Schumacherinventor
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Abstract
A storage compartment with a hinged cover which acts as an armrest is fixedly attached to the frame of a wheelchair and does not interfere with wheelchair folding, armrest frame removal, or occupant operation of propulsion rings and brakes. The storage compartments store small articles, identification, and money.
Claims14
Storage compartments acting as a wheelchair armrest comprising:
- at least one storage compartment of substantially rigid material extending substantially above the top of a wheelchair armrest frame;
- at least one deep storage compartment of substantially rigid material extending substantially below the top of a wheelchair armrest frame;
- a cover for said storage compartments;
- means on said storage compartments to support said compartment cover in a closed position;
- a compartment cover hinge means;
- means to hold said compartment cover closed;
- means to open said compartment cover;
- means to mount one of said storage compartments to a wheelchair armrest frame.
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