Patent ID: 6024369
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: A61G,A63B

Abstract:
A wheelchair adapted for use in the sport of fencing comprising:a platform having an upper surface and lower surface, a front end, a back end, a first side and a second opposing side which together define a platform width and platform lateral center;at least three wheels extending beneath the lower surface of said platform;a pedestal having a top face, a bottom face and a pedestal width, wherein the bottom face is affixed to the upper surface of said platform;a seat affixed to the top face of said pedestal; anda single lever positioned on the first side at a distance from the platform lateral center greater than the pedestal width translating said platform wherein said single lever is affixed to a first gear, said first gear enmeshing at least one drive gear, thereby rotating one of said at least three wheels so as to translate said platform.