Wheelchair Lift Seat.The Uplift Wheelchair wheel·chair or wheel chair n. A chair mounted on large wheels for the use of a sick or disabled person. wheelchair, n Seat Assist [TM] a product of Uplift Technologies, Inc., is a self-powered, lifting drop-seat base that helps to gently seat and raise a resident from a wheelchair. The lifting action is provided by a hydropneumatic Hy`dro`pneu`mat´ic a. 1. Pertaining to, or depending upon, both liquid and gaseous substances; as, hydropneumatic apparatus for collecting gases over water or other liquids s>. piston that is activated activated a state of being more than usually active. In biological systems this is usually brought about by chemical or electrical means. Commonly said of pharmaceutical and chemical products. when the safety latch is released and the user's weight is shifted forward. It is adjustable for weights from 80 to 350 Ibs, depending on the model. The Uplift Wheelchair Seat Assist automatically locks in position when the user sits. To get up, the user must release the latch cord, shift his weight forward and begin to stand. This device allows for easier transfers and eliminates stress and strain on the caregiver care·giv·er n. 1. An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability. 2. that might occur while lifting or transferring. |
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