Methods are disclosed, according to the present invention, which enable reversible reconfiguration of a wheelchair by a user between a.) an original load-bearing configuration utilizing the conventional caster wheels of the wheelchair, and b.) a modified load-bearing configuration which confers improved functionality to the wheelchair, especially for traversing difficult or uneven terrain.


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    Title :

    WHEELCHAIR RECONFIGURATION METHODS


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    Publication date :

    2016-04-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    A61G TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS , Transport, persönliche Beförderungsmittel, oder Lagerung besonders ausgebildet für Kranke oder Behinderte / B62B Von Hand bewegte Fahrzeuge, z.B. Handkarren oder Kinderwagen , HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS



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