Patent ID: 6963286
Filing Date: 2005-11-08
Classification: A61B,A61G

Abstract:
1. A wheelchair comprising: a frame comprising a pair of side frame portions and wheels rotatably connected to the side frame portions for rollingly supporting the frame, the frame further comprising a link assembly movably connecting the side frame portions together for movement between (a) an operative position wherein the side frame portions are spaced apart for facilitating rolling movement of the wheelchair and (b) a storage position wherein the side frame portions are moved inwardly from the operative position adjacent one another for facilitating storage of the wheelchair; a collapsible seat comprising a collapsible seat member connected between the side frame portions in a generally horizontal orientation and a collapsible seat back member connected between the side frame portions in a generally vertical orientation, the collapsible seat member and the collapsible seat back member being extended between the side frame portions in the operative position thereof to enable an occupant to sit on the seat member with a back of the occupant supported by the seat back member, the collapsible seat member and the collapsible seat back member being constructed to collapse in a folding manner between the side frame portions in the storage position thereof for enabling movement of the side frame portions from the operative position thereof to the storage position thereof; and an alarm system comprising: an alarm operable to emit a warning signal; an underseat alarm actuator communicated to the alarm; and