ASSIST DEVICE FOR USE WITH SEATING MEANS SUCH AS COMMODE, CHAIR AND THE LIKE

摘要

The assist device comprises a gate (17) rotatable about a horizontal ax is (15) and attached to a vertical frame (12), which forms a protective enclosu re around an infirm person when wishing to sit down or rise from a seat (22). The vertical frame is connected to a base which holds securely the seati ng accommodation. The base further incorporates a structure to anchor the assis t device to a heavier piece of furniture. The device can be operated by an infirm person with no or little assistance by another.