Patent ID: 8764047

Claim:
A chair to assist a physically challenged individual in swimming, the chair comprises: a) a main frame, defined by at least a top frame member, and two side frame members; b) two axle support plates, at or in communication with the side frame members of the main frame, the axle support plates having a plurality of openings to receive a wheel axle and a pull rod axle; c) a wheel assembly comprising: i) two or more tires, wherein the tires are flotation devices; and ii) the wheel axle that connects the two or more tires; d) a pull rod defined by the pull rod axle; two side members; and a handle; e) a drop seat, defined by a drop seat frame, and one or more cross bars, and one or more drop seat support members to support the individual while sitting, one of the support members being pivotally connected to the main frame; wherein the drop seat frame has a length and a width, wherein the length is longer than the width, wherein the drop seat, when in use, is in a position comprising a swim position or a lounge position, wherein the drop seat frame in the swim position is lower along a substantial portion of the length as compared to the lounge position; and f) a backrest frame comprising a plurality of backrest support members to define a backrest, wherein the backrest frame connects to the main frame, and wherein the backrest and the drop seat move independently with respect to each other.