Other+Devices

Information on similar traction devices or other applications: nschmidgall || || Gives a good summary of various wheelchairs and options available. The main functions of wheelchairs that change the position of the rider are reclining or tilting. There is no mention of any type of traction device that I see. || jzalatoris || [|http://www.google.com/patents?id=QksDAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA6&dq=pneumatic+self+leveling+wheelchair+seat&hl=en&ei=GLlWTtlWzeeBB-7TmZUM&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false] || A patent for another self-leveling wheel chair. It does not use pneumatics, so we should be ok. || nschmidgall || || The Numatics **Air Bellows** is the ideal pneumatic solution to short-stroke - High load cylinder / actuator applications. They are also able to provide a safe, quiet and consistent suspension system for vibrating and noisy machinery. || nschmidgall || || The **Viking 4 X 4** is a 4 X 4 Power Wheelchair that will take you anywhere you want to be. Whether its Snow, Rain, Sand, Mud, Hills or Rough Terrain the **Viking 4 X 4** has & will overcome these obstacles.
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 * August 21, 2011
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It appears to be self-leveling from front to back || nschmidgall || || **Barton™ Medical Convertible® Chair Solutions.** The Barton Convertible Chair series offers a multitude of capabilities within a single product. Designed to allow a single caregiver to easily and safely transport and reposition a patient, the Barton chairs can perform the functions of stretcher, mobile chair, and custom seating. When working in conjunction with the Barton Positioning and Transfer System (PTS), the patient can be laterally transferred by one caregiver. || rtarpey || || Click picture to go to website on laws and regulations concerning wheelchair ramps on street curbs. || rtarpey || Back Pain and Office Chair Study.pdf || A study I quickly highlighted the high points on with information relating back pain and office workers sitting in their chairs || nschmidgall || || Many wheelchair designs with back supports and other accessories. ||
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