Margaret P Polanco

US Patent:

59667508, Oct 19, 1999

Filed:

Feb 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/026821

Inventors:

Margaret Polanco - Gila NM

International Classification:

A47K 1106

US Classification:

4480

Abstract:

A chair for washing disabled individuals has wheels as well as a pair of handles for guiding the chair. The wheels are provided with locking mechanisms, and shields which prevent dirt and scum from depositing on the wheels. The chair is equipped with a rotatable seat which allows a caregiver to swivel a disabled individual, and with a retractable seat belt for restraining a disabled individual. The seat can be locked in any of a multiplicity of positions. The chair is further equipped with two armrests and a footrest which can be pivoted out of the way of a caregiver.