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Folding wheel chair

CA 1237363 A · Owner: Kitrell, John V. · Inventors: Kitrell, John V.

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A folding wheelchair comprising first and second side frames which are hingedly secured together to enable the wheelchair to be moved between folded and operative positions. Drive wheels are located at the lower rearward ends of each of the side frames and are driven by hand wheels rotatably mounted on the side frames. A removable seat is positioned between the side frames and when in position, provides a seating area for the user of the wheelchair and also serves to maintain the wheelchair in its operative position. Folding arm supports and foot supports are also provided.

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  • Granted May 31, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 31, 2005.
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FiledAugust 11, 1986
GrantedMay 31, 1988
Term endedMay 31, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237363 A
Classification (IPC)B62B11/00 +2 more

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1987198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedAug 11, 1986Patent grantedMay 31, 1988Term endedMay 31, 2005

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