Patent ID: 8201842

Claim:
A limb elevating accessory comprising: a base support that attaches onto a frame of a wheelchair via attaching means comprising a clamp; wherein an upper support attaches atop said base support and includes a plurality of holes upon which a hook can be bolted thereon, and wherein a stirrup attaches to said hook in order to provide a means of elevating a limb of an end user seated in said wheelchair, and wherein the accessory is self-supporting; wherein the clamp includes a base plate having a first semi-circular groove and a second semi-circular groove thereon; wherein a first top plate attaches adjacent the first semi-circular groove via a hinge; and a second top plate attaches adjacent the second semi-circular groove via a hinge; wherein the first top plate and the second top plate can each rotate over the respect portion of the base plate to form a hollowed opening; wherein a bottom plate having a plurality of holes can bolt to holes located on the base plate, first top plate, and the second top plate via bolt and nut; wherein the two hollowed openings are designed to accommodate both the base support and a lower frame of the wheelchair; wherein the base support includes a bend upon which a portion of the base support extends vertically; wherein the base support has a hole upon which an adjustable hook attaches onto an upper frame of the wheelchair.