Patent ID: 8973939
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. An adjustable seating frame assembly for a wheelchair, the assembly comprising: a side frame member; a first joint member affixed to the side frame member, the first joint member including a first pivot aperture and at least one first lock aperture; a footrest hanger; a second joint member affixed to the footrest hanger, the second joint member including a second pivot aperture and at least one second lock aperture; a pivot fastener secured through the first and second pivot apertures to pivotally attach the second joint member to the first joint member; and a lock fastener 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 position with respect to the first joint member; wherein one of the at least one first lock apertures is positioned proximal to a terminal end of the first joint member, and another of the at least one first lock apertures is positioned distal to the terminal end of the first joint member and opposite the first pivot aperture.