Patent ID: 7487989

Claim:
A wheelchair comprising: first and second leg rest assemblies; first and second space apart sides; a seat and back extending between said first and second spaced apart sides; said first spaced apart side comprising a first side frame and said second spaced apart side comprising a second side frame, said first and second side frames each having an upper seat rail and an opening in said side frames for storage of said first and second leg rest assemblies, said openings comprising first and second side frame storage areas; said first and second side frame storage areas, specifically designed for the storage of said first and second leg rest assemblies; said first and second side frame storage areas being located in the area defined between the upper aspect of the upper seat rail and the exterior aspect of the rear tire, on the respective sides, said first leg rest assembly being movably mounted in said first side frame storage area; said second leg rest assembly being movably mounted in said second side frame storage area, said first and second leg rest assemblies being independently fully retractable into said respective first and second side frame storage areas, for storage and are independently extendable from said respective first and second storage areas for use by an occupant of the wheelchair, said first and second side frames further comprising attachment surfaces for rear wheels; front casters; rear wheel brakes; and arm rests.