Chair canopy system

Abstract

Chair canopy system is a universal device that preferably attaches to the back of a manual or electric wheelchair, scooter, or chair. The device may be operated by manual means or electrically. This product allows the operator to handle daily activities and responsibilities while being protected from the elements. Disabled individuals will appreciate the protection from rain, snow, sun, and wind while running errands or attending recreational outdoor events. The portable shelter connects to the vehicle and is then pulled up and over to substantially ensure coverage of the operator. This product can be used to protect individuals from various kinds of weather and can also provide a barrier between the individual and airborne allergens and pollutants.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application is related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 437,869, filed Jan. 31, 2011 which application is incorporated herein by reference.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0002]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 file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. 37 CFR 1.71(d).BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is pr...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known canopy art, the present invention provides a novel chair canopy system. The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail is to provide environmental protection for chair occupants.

[0009]Chair canopy system (Accl.i.Mate) is a universal device that preferably attaches to the back of a manual or electric wheelchair, scooter, or chair. This product allows the operator to handle daily activities and responsibilities while being protected from the elements. Disabled individuals will appreciate the protection from rain, snow, sun, and wind while running errands or attending recreational outdoor events. The portable shelter connects to the chair and is then pulled up and over to substantially ensure coverage of the operator. This product can be used to protect individuals from various kinds of weather and can also provide a barrier between the individual and airborne allergens and pollutants.

Problems solved by technology

Many individuals use wheelchairs, motorized chairs, and scooters to transport themselves between locations, indoors and outdoors and are often left exposed to the elements.

When attending outdoor events or handling daily responsibilities, individuals have very little protection if it begins to rain, snow, or hail.

Additionally, the skin can be exposed to the sun's rays for prolonged periods of time, which may eventually cause cancer.

The sun can also cause dehydration and heat stroke if the individual is left unprotected.

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