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Seat cover with storage for a motorized wheelchair or scooter

a technology for wheelchairs and seats, applied in the field of seat covers with storage for motorized wheelchairs or scooters, can solve the problem of not providing storage means for users

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-29
RANNEY YVONNE
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Problems solved by technology

The slip cover, while releasably attachable to a wheelchair, does not provide storage means for the user.
The device, which is permanently mounted on the wheelchair, disposes storage compartments at points that are inconvenient or inappropriate for the user when performing an activity such as shopping.

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[0031] With reference first to FIGS. 4(a)-(c), the seat cover of the present invention is indicated at numeral 40. The seat cover 40 comprises a seat portion 41 (FIG. 4(a)) and a back portion 42 (FIGS. 4(b)-4(c)). If preferred, the seat portion can be fixably attached to the back portion either by temporary means such as velcro, or by permanent means such as stitching. The seat portion 41 includes a central portion 43 having a left lateral flange 44 and a right lateral flange 45 attached thereto and integral therewith. The seat portion 41 further includes a forward flange 46 affixed thereto. The seat portion 41 is generally “T-shaped”, with the forward flange 46 forming the “base” of the T. A pair of straps 47 and 48 attached to the seat portion 41 have fastening means 49 thereon, such as hook and loop fasteners, that are operable for releasably attaching the seat portion 41 to the seat 11 of the motorized scooter 10 (FIG. 1).

[0032] With continued reference to FIGS. 4(b) and 4(c), ...

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Abstract

A removable seat cover having storage compartments for attachment to a wheelchair or motorized scooter. A substantially “T-shaped” seat portion has pockets disposed both laterally and forwardly thereon. When the seat portion is placed upon the seat of the scooter and attached thereto by means of straps, the lateral pockets hang downwardly from the seat on both sides thereof, and forward pocket (s) depend downwardly from the front of the seat behind the user's legs. All pockets comprising the seat portion are accessible to the user. A back portion fits over the scooter's backrest and provides additional storage in pockets contained therein. Both the seat portion and the back portion are removable for cleaning.

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[0001] The present invention relates to a seat cover and a back cover for a motorized scooter and the like, the seat and back covers having storage pockets disposed thereon. BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART [0002] Handicapped people confined to a motorized wheelchair or scooter employ such ambulating devices for performing daily activities such as shopping. Storage space for personal articles and purchased articles is minimal or nonexistent. Many handicapped people hand a back pack from the chair or scooter to provide means for storing such articles. There is a need for a slip cover that can be releasably attached to a motorized wheelchair or scooter that provides organized storage space. [0003] U.S. Pat. No. 5,121,938 to Gross, et al. discloses a wheelchair slip cover that includes an elongated member having an anterior portion that is received over the front surface of the seat back, and a posterior portion received over the rear surface of the seat back. The anterior and posterior portio...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C31/00
CPCA47C31/11
Inventor RANNEY, YVONNE
Owner RANNEY YVONNE
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