Patent ID: 7866613
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for attaching an armrest pad to the armrest tube of a wheelchair comprising: a clamp comprising an armrest back clamp and an armrest clamp, the armrest back clamp and an armrest clamp being designed for attachment to the armrest tube of a wheelchair, the armrest clamp further comprising a geared face having a central aperture; a depth adjustment bracket comprising a first portion comprising a geared face fixable to the geared face of the clamp, the depth adjustment bracket providing angular adjustability of the depth adjustment bracket in relation to the clamp in the vertical plane, the depth adjustment bracket further comprising a second longitudinally extending portion further comprising a depth adjustment slot; an angle adjustment base attachable along the second longitudinally extending portion of the depth adjustment bracket to provide depth adjustability, the angle adjustment base further providing a range of angular adjustability in the horizontal plane; an angle adjustment bracket attached to the angle adjustment base; and an armrest pad attached to the angle adjustment base, the armrest pad being fixably positionable to support the wrist and forearm of a wheelchair occupant above the wheelchair occupant's elbow.