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2. Everest and Jennings - Wikipedia

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   Herbert Everest was also physically disabled after surviving a mining accident in 1918. Everest complained to Jennings about the bulk of chairs available in the early 1930s, and in 1933, the pair designed and built a lightweight, collapsible model in Jennings' garage. [3] [1] The design was patented in October 1937. [4]

3. Wheelchair - Wikipedia

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   In 1933 Harry C. Jennings Sr. and his disabled friend Herbert Everest, both mechanical engineers, invented the first lightweight, steel, folding, portable wheelchair. [13] Everest had previously broken his back in a mining accident.

4. Owen Finlay Maclaren - Wikipedia

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   US Patent 3390893 Structures for Folding Baby-Carriages, Chairs, and the like, dated July 1968; US Patent 3736021 Folding Wheel Chair, dated May 1973; US Patent 3968991 Collapsible Seat Structures, dated 13 July 1976; US Patent D246518 Baby Carriage, dated 29 November 1977; US Patent 4232897 Lie Back Buggy, dated 11 November 1980 (awarded ...

5. The best mobility scooter for 2024, according to experts - AOL

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   Cost: $500 | Weight limit: 265 lbs. | Travel range or battery life: 12.4 miles | Weight of scooter: 90 lbs. | Folding design: Yes | Max speed: 3.7 mph Mobility scooters can cause a serious dent in ...

6. Walker (mobility) - Wikipedia

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   The basic design consists of a lightweight frame that is about waist high, approximately 12 inches (30 cm) deep and slightly wider than the user. Walkers are also available in other sizes such as pediatric (for children) or bariatric (for obese persons). Modern walkers are height adjustable and should be set at a height that is comfortable for ...

7. 20 useful and innovative gadgets to make life easier for ...

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   This adjustable height swivel stool is can be used in the kitchen while cooking or doing dishes, or roll it away to use while folding clean laundry. Its lightweight, rolling design makes it easy ...