Portable wheelchair ramp

Abstract

This invention provides a mobile wheelchair ramp comprising: (a) a main body comprising first and second ends and sides; (b) at least one wheel secured beneath the main body; (c) hand rails; and (d) at least one pair of legs for grounding the ramp; where the ramp can be transformed from an extended position to a stowed position.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONCopyright Notice[0001]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files and records, but otherwise reserves all other copyright rights.[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to ramps for wheelchairs and the like.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]As we all age, some of us will eventually need to use a walker or wheelchair. Some of us will be relegated to the same, due to illness or disease; not just because of aging.[0006]When that happens, we will need to access homes of family, friends, neighbors, etc. Or perhaps we will want to visit commercial establishments that do not have a permanent handicap ramp.[0007]Several prior art ramps have attempted to provide a modular or easily assemb...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

In conventional wheelchair ramps, especially where long distances are being spanned by the ramps, conventional ramps will tend to deflect resulting in a dangerous condition for the individual using the ramp and also limiting the life and utility of the ramp.

None of the prior approaches have been able to provide a truly portable and easily storable ramp for wheelchairs and the like.

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