MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641103836 A) filed by Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education on August 28, 2026, for Multipurpose Pediatric Wheelchair With Swivel-Lock Handle For Assisted Pulling And Pushing.
Inventors include Dr. S. Shasi; and Dr. P. Jayakumar.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: Title: MULTIPURPOSE PEDIATRIC WHEELCHAIR WITH SWIVEL-LOCK HANDLE FOR ASSISTED PULLING AND PUSHING The titled invention is designed specifically for disabled children, with dual-mode handle configuration, in combination with the specialized wheel arrangement and dual- 10 strap restraint system, provides superior maneuverability, enhanced child safety, and optimized caregiver control in both pushing and pulling operations , comprising a rigid four- legged frame (11) supporting a pair of drive wheels (1) devoid of hand-rims and a pair of supportive swiveling wheels (2) for enhanced maneuverability. The wheelchair includes a sitting rest (3), a back rest (4), dual arm rests (7), and dual foot 15 rests (8) for occupant comfort and support. A backrest strap (5) secures the child's upper body, while a thigh support strap (6) prevents forward sliding. An elongated handle (9) is pivotally mounted to the back rest (4) and is operatively connected to a handle swivel lock (10), which releasably locks the handle (9) at predefined angular positions. The handle swivel lock (10) is configured to lock the handle (9) at a first 20 angle of approximately 30 degrees relative to the floor for pulling the wheelchair from the front, and at a second angle above 80 degrees for pushing the wheelchair from behind.
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