Patent ID: 6443268
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: A61G,B62B

Abstract:
A method of modifying an existing wheelchair, said wheelchair comprising a frame, a seat suspended within the frame, at least two wheels attached to the frame, and a plurality of brake members attached to the frame, each of said brake members comprising a handle member and a wheel engaging member adapted for selectively abutting one of said wheels, said method comprising:(a) providing a cross member comprising a single hinge and exterior ends, wherein each of said exterior ends is adapted to couple with a brake member for attachment to an existing wheelchair, wherein step (a) comprises providing said cross member with a plurality of threaded exterior ends, and (b) attaching each of said exterior ends to brake member, wherein step (b) comprises threading each of said thread ends into an opening on said brake members, whereby the attached cross member connects the brake members so that both wheel engaging members engage the wheels when a wheelchair occupant applies one of said brake member.