Wheel chair abstract
A wheel chair with a waste elimination opening provided in the
seat of the wheel chair and that included a frame sized and configured
to back over the bowl of a commode to allow the individual to handle
his/her waste disposal privately and with dignity. A cover is provided
for covering the waste elimination opening when it is not needed.
Wheel chair claims
What is claimed is:
1. A wheel chair with waste elimination opening comprising:
an open configuration raised wheel chair support frame positionable
over a commode bowl;
an elevated sling seat section supported on the raised support
frame having a waste elimination opening formed therethrough; and
an accordion fold elimination opening cover slidable between a
withdrawn position allowing waste to pass through the waste elimination
opening and an extended position blocking the waste elimination
opening in a manner to provide support to a buttocks area of a user;
the open configuration raised support frame being sized to allow
the elevated sling seat section of the wheel chair to be positioned
over the bowl of a commode.
Wheel chair description
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to wheel chairs and more particularly
to a wheel chair with a waste elimination opening that includes
an open configuration raised wheel chair support frame positionable
over a commode bowl, an elevated sling seat section supported on
the raised support frame having a waste elimination opening formed
therethrough, and an accordion fold elimination opening cover having
a pair of sliding levers coupled thereto to allow the elimination
opening cover to slide between a withdrawn position allowing waste
to pass through the waste elimination opening and an extended position
blocking the waste elimination opening and providing support to
the buttocks area of the user; the open configuration raised support
frame being sized to allow the elevated sling seat of the wheel
chair to be positioned over the bowl of a commode.
BACKGROUND ART
Many wheel chair bound individuals would be capable of using the
commode without assistance if provided with the proper wheel chair
construction. It would be desirable, therefore, to increase the
quality of life of these individuals to have a wheel chair with
a waste elimination opening provided in the seat of the wheel chair
and that included a frame sized and configured to back over the
bowl of a commode to allow the individual to handle his/her waste
disposal privately and with dignity.
GENERAL SUMMARY DISCUSSION OF INVENTION
It is thus an object of the invention to provide a wheel chair
with waste elimination opening that includes an open configuration
raised wheel chair support frame positionable over a commode bowl,
an elevated sling seat section supported on the raised support frame
having a waste elimination opening formed therethrough, and an accordion
fold elimination opening cover having a pair of sliding levers coupled
thereto to allow the elimination opening cover to slide between
a withdrawn position allowing waste to pass through the waste elimination
opening and an extended position blocking the waste elimination
opening and providing support to the buttocks area of the user;
the open configuration raised support frame being sized to allow
the elevated sling seat of the wheel chair to be positioned over
the bowl of a commode.
Accordingly, a wheel chair with waste elimination opening is provided.
The wheel chair with waste elimination opening includes an open
configuration raised wheel chair support frame positionable over
a commode bowl, an elevated sling seat section supported on the
raised support frame having a waste elimination opening formed therethrough,
and an accordion fold elimination opening cover slidable between
a withdrawn position allowing waste to pass through the waste elimination
opening and an extended position blocking the waste elimination
opening and providing support to the buttocks area of the user;
the open configuration raised support frame being sized to allow
the elevated sling seat of the wheel chair to be positioned over
the bowl of a commode. The wheel chair support frame includes wheels,
a back rest, arm rests and foot rests; and preferably includes a
lift mechanism for lifting the frame to accommodate extra high commode
bowls often found in public rest room facilities, an adjustable
angle back rest for comfort, and a brake mechanism for holding the
wheels of the wheel chair in a fixed position while using the commode.
In addition, while the accordion fold elimination opening cover
can be manually operated, it is also desirable in some instances
to provide a powered cover opening and closing mechanism.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
For a further understanding of the nature and objects of the present
invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description,
taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like
elements are given the same or analogous reference numbers and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of the wheel
chair of the present invention showing the elevated sling seat section
with the waste elimination opening, the two elimination opening
cover levers in the withdrawn position, and the open configuration
support frame.
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of the wheel
chair of the present invention showing the sling seat section with
the waste elimination opening covered by the elimination opening
cover and the two elimination cover levers in the fully forward
position.
FIG. 3 is a side plan view showing the exemplary wheel chair of
FIG. 1 with the elimination opening cover in the forward position
and the elevated wheel chair chassis in position in front of a conventional
commode bowl prior to rolling the wheel chair backward to position
the waste elimination opening over the commode bowl opening for
use.
FIG. 4 is a side plan view showing the exemplary wheel chair of
FIG. 1 with the elimination opening cover in the rearward position
and the elevated wheel chair chassis positioned with the waste elimination
opening of the sling seat positioned over the commode bowl opening.
EXEMPLARY MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of the wheel chair of the
present invention, generally designated 10, from the top to show
the show the elevated sling seat section, generally designated 12,
with the oval waste elimination opening 14. Referring to FIG. 2,
oval waste elimination opening 14 is coverable by an accordion fold
elimination opening cover 16 that is positioned from a retracted
position (shown in FIG. 1) to an extended position by moving the
two elimination cover levers 18 reward or forward as required.
Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, elevated sling seat section 12 is supported
on an oversized open configuration raised wheel chair support frame
26 that is open between the wheels so as to be positionable over
a commode bowl 28 to allow the user to use the commode in privacy
and dignity.
It can be seen from the preceding description that a wheel chair
with waste elimination opening has been provided that includes an
open configuration raised wheel chair support frame positionable
over a commode bowl, an elevated sling seat section supported on
the raised support frame having a waste elimination opening formed
therethrough, and an accordion fold elimination opening cover slidable
between a withdrawn position allowing waste to pass through the
waste elimination opening and an extended position blocking the
waste elimination opening and providing support to the buttocks
area of the user; the open configuration raised support frame being
sized to allow the elevated sling seat of the wheel chair to be
positioned over the bowl of a commode.
It is noted that the embodiment of the wheel chair with waste elimination
opening described herein in detail for exemplary purposes is of
course subject to many different variations in structure, design,
application and methodology. Because many varying and different
embodiments may be made within the scope of the inventive concept(s)
herein taught, and because many modifications may be made in the
embodiment herein detailed in accordance with the descriptive requirements
of the law, it is to be understood that the details herein are to
be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. |