July 11th, 2009

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Two UB12350 Equivalent U1 12V 35Ah Sealed Lead Acid SLA Brand New Battery
Two UB12350 Equivalent U1 12V 35Ah Sealed Lead Acid SLA Brand New Battery
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Barely Used Everest  Jennings Traveler wheelchair
Barely Used Everest Jennings Traveler wheelchair
$75.00 (1 Bid)
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EJ Traveler HD Wheelchair 24X18 Detachable Armrest Arm
EJ Traveler HD Wheelchair 24X18 Detachable Armrest Arm
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Two UB12350 Equivalent U1 12V 35Ah Sealed Lead Acid SLA Brand New Battery
Two UB12350 Equivalent U1 12V 35Ah Sealed Lead Acid SLA Brand New Battery
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UB12350 U1 12V 35Ah Sealed Lead Acid SLA Battery
UB12350 U1 12V 35Ah Sealed Lead Acid SLA Battery
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Wheelchair 18 Everest  Jennings Traveler SE w Footre
Wheelchair 18 Everest Jennings Traveler SE w Footre
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Two UB12350 Replacement U1 12V 12 Volt 35Ah Medical Mobility SLA Battery
Two UB12350 Replacement U1 12V 12 Volt 35Ah Medical Mobility SLA Battery
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Universal Mobility Scooter Chair Battery Charger 24v2ah
Universal Mobility Scooter Chair Battery Charger 24v2ah
$59.00
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Everest  Jennings Advantage Folding Wheelchair ELEVATING LEGRESTS 20x16 seat
Everest Jennings Advantage Folding Wheelchair ELEVATING LEGRESTS 20x16 seat
$169.95
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Everest  Jennings EJ 19 Transport Chair Wheelchair
Everest Jennings EJ 19 Transport Chair Wheelchair
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Everest  Jennings Side Pouch for Manual Wheelchair Black Nylon Tote Bag Chair
Everest Jennings Side Pouch for Manual Wheelchair Black Nylon Tote Bag Chair
$15.95
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Everest  Jennings Traveler Recliner Wheelchair 16x17
Everest Jennings Traveler Recliner Wheelchair 16x17
$479.95
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Grafco Wooden Framed Room Thermometer  Model 1534
Grafco Wooden Framed Room Thermometer Model 1534
$14.40
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Everest  Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Aqua
Everest Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Aqua
$114.99
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Everest  Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 20 X 18 DFA
Everest Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 20 X 18 DFA
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Everest  Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Red
Everest Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Red
$114.90
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18 Everest  Jennings Traveler L4 Manual Wheelchair
18 Everest Jennings Traveler L4 Manual Wheelchair
$179.10
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NEW 20 x 16 Everest  Jennings Traveler SE Wheelchair
NEW 20 x 16 Everest Jennings Traveler SE Wheelchair
$143.14
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22 x 2125 Grey Nylon Wheelchair Tires Cheng Shin Tyre New Ribbed Wide Tread
22 x 2125 Grey Nylon Wheelchair Tires Cheng Shin Tyre New Ribbed Wide Tread
$14.99
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Wheelchair Joystick Module Dynamic Controls Z51i
Wheelchair Joystick Module Dynamic Controls Z51i
$100.00
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Everest Jennings Wheelchair Dual Mode Charger 24V 24 Volt V  NEW
Everest Jennings Wheelchair Dual Mode Charger 24V 24 Volt V NEW
$82.85
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New Tash SW Disc Stop Switch for Wheelcair ECU Systems
New Tash SW Disc Stop Switch for Wheelcair ECU Systems
$45.00
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Everest  Jennings Wheelchair Advantage 18X16 Full Arm
Everest Jennings Wheelchair Advantage 18X16 Full Arm
$119.99
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EJ Traveler HD Bariatric Wheelchair 24x18 ELEV LEGS
EJ Traveler HD Bariatric Wheelchair 24x18 ELEV LEGS
$319.95
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Wheelchair Joystick Module for Merits MP1 DL52i
Wheelchair Joystick Module for Merits MP1 DL52i
$225.00
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EJ782 1 Aluminum Transport Chair Lightweight 19 Wide Red
EJ782 1 Aluminum Transport Chair Lightweight 19 Wide Red
$130.64
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EVEREST AND JENNINGS 12630 24 VOLT WHEEL CHAIR CHARGER
EVEREST AND JENNINGS 12630 24 VOLT WHEEL CHAIR CHARGER
$8.27 (2 Bids)
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Everest  Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Blue
Everest Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Blue
$103.39
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METRO Everest  Jennings Foldable Adult Wheel Chair
METRO Everest Jennings Foldable Adult Wheel Chair
$199.00
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New Tash 7 Pressure Stop Switch for Wheelcair ECU Systems
New Tash 7 Pressure Stop Switch for Wheelcair ECU Systems
$45.00
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EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20 Flip Back Desk Arm Rest
EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20 Flip Back Desk Arm Rest
$176.26
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Everest  Jennings Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20 X 18 FBA
Everest Jennings Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20 X 18 FBA
$241.24
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EJ Metro Power 3 Wheelchair Electric Wheel Chair 18
EJ Metro Power 3 Wheelchair Electric Wheel Chair 18
$1,297.00
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Everest  Jennings Paramount 24 Desk Arm Wheelchair
Everest Jennings Paramount 24 Desk Arm Wheelchair
$270.10
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Everest  Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Pink
Everest Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Pink
$103.39
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Everest and Jennings Hemi Legrest w o Pads New Pair
Everest and Jennings Hemi Legrest w o Pads New Pair
$69.02
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EJ Metro Power 3 Wheelchair Electric Wheel Chair 20
EJ Metro Power 3 Wheelchair Electric Wheel Chair 20
$1,297.00
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Everest  Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 22 X 18 NEW
Everest Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 22 X 18 NEW
$267.08
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EJ Wheelchair Advantage 18X16 with Removable Desk Arm
EJ Wheelchair Advantage 18X16 with Removable Desk Arm
$166.05
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Power Wheelchair Joystick EJ Quest Sabre Navigator
Power Wheelchair Joystick EJ Quest Sabre Navigator
$225.00
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Everest  Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 22x18
Everest Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 22x18
$299.95
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Electric Wheel Chair w Charger Adj Remvble Leg Rest Powrfl up to 300lb REDUCED
Electric Wheel Chair w Charger Adj Remvble Leg Rest Powrfl up to 300lb REDUCED
$739.00
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Everest  Jennings Traveler SE Wheelchair 20x16
Everest Jennings Traveler SE Wheelchair 20x16
$199.95
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NEW Power Electric Folding Wheelchair Medical Battery Metro Power 3 20 Seat
NEW Power Electric Folding Wheelchair Medical Battery Metro Power 3 20 Seat
$1,470.00
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Universal Mobility Scooter Chair Battery Charger 24v5ah
Universal Mobility Scooter Chair Battery Charger 24v5ah
$87.00
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EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20 X 18 Flip back Desk Arm
EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20 X 18 Flip back Desk Arm
$198.31
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EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20 Adjustable Height Arm
EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20 Adjustable Height Arm
$214.90
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Everest  Jennings Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20x16 AntiTip
Everest Jennings Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20x16 AntiTip
$249.95
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Everest  Jennings EJ D MP 02 10 00181 Wheelchair
Everest Jennings EJ D MP 02 10 00181 Wheelchair
$825.68
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EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20x16 ELEV LEGS  ANTI TIP
EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 20x16 ELEV LEGS ANTI TIP
$269.95
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EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 18x16 ELEV LEGS  ANTI TIP
EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 18x16 ELEV LEGS ANTI TIP
$269.95
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BATTERY CHARGER INVACARE Pronto M51 M71 Shark CTE 24v 3A 4C24030A Internal
BATTERY CHARGER INVACARE Pronto M51 M71 Shark CTE 24v 3A 4C24030A Internal
$67.89
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EJ Traveler HD Bariatric Wheelchair 22x18 ELEV LEGS
EJ Traveler HD Bariatric Wheelchair 22x18 ELEV LEGS
$319.95
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Everest  Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 24x18
Everest Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 24x18
$299.95
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EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 18 Adjustable Height Arm
EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 18 Adjustable Height Arm
$211.59
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Everest  Jennings Metro IC3 Plus Wheelchair 20x16
Everest Jennings Metro IC3 Plus Wheelchair 20x16
$249.95
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Power Wheelchair Joystick Everest  Jennings Solaire
Power Wheelchair Joystick Everest Jennings Solaire
$225.00
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Everest  Jennings Metro IC3 Plus Wheelchair 16x16
Everest Jennings Metro IC3 Plus Wheelchair 16x16
$239.95
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NEW Everest  Jennings Metro IC4 Plus 18 Wheelchair
NEW Everest Jennings Metro IC4 Plus 18 Wheelchair
$181.78
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EJ Paramount Heavy Duty WIDE Wheelchair 24x18 ELEV LEG
EJ Paramount Heavy Duty WIDE Wheelchair 24x18 ELEV LEG
$464.95
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Transport Wheelchair Lightweight Aluminum 17 Blue Everest  Jennings
Transport Wheelchair Lightweight Aluminum 17 Blue Everest Jennings
$139.00
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Everest  Jennings EJ Traveler Wheelchair 18x16
Everest Jennings EJ Traveler Wheelchair 18x16
$259.95
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Everest  Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 24 X 18 NEW
Everest Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 24 X 18 NEW
$899.01
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Transport Wheelchair Lightweight Aluminum 17 Red Everest  Jennings
Transport Wheelchair Lightweight Aluminum 17 Red Everest Jennings
$139.00
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Everest Jennings EJSIDE07 Wheelchair Side Pouch Holder
Everest Jennings EJSIDE07 Wheelchair Side Pouch Holder
$23.85
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EJ781 1 Aluminum Lightweight Transport Chair 17 Wide Red
EJ781 1 Aluminum Lightweight Transport Chair 17 Wide Red
$130.64
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EJ Paramount Heavy Duty WIDE Wheelchair 22x18 ELEV LEG
EJ Paramount Heavy Duty WIDE Wheelchair 22x18 ELEV LEG
$449.95
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TWO U1 Rechargeable Batteries 12V 33 34 35 36 AH
TWO U1 Rechargeable Batteries 12V 33 34 35 36 AH
$166.10
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Traveler L4 Wheelchair 16X16 Adjustable Height Desk Arm
Traveler L4 Wheelchair 16X16 Adjustable Height Desk Arm
$247.51
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Everest  Jennings Gel Leg Wraps for Wheelchairs Pair
Everest Jennings Gel Leg Wraps for Wheelchairs Pair
$22.75
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EJ Traveler HD Bariatric Wheelchair 20x18 ELEV LEGS
EJ Traveler HD Bariatric Wheelchair 20x18 ELEV LEGS
$319.95
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Traveler L4 Wheelchair 16 Flip Back Desk Arm Footrest
Traveler L4 Wheelchair 16 Flip Back Desk Arm Footrest
$201.83
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Everest  Jennings Paramount Bariatric Wheelchair 24x18
Everest Jennings Paramount Bariatric Wheelchair 24x18
$424.95
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EJ EJ777 2 Heavy Duty Bariatric Transport Chair 400 lb
EJ EJ777 2 Heavy Duty Bariatric Transport Chair 400 lb
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Everest Jennings Traveler L3 Wheelchair Detachable Desk
Everest Jennings Traveler L3 Wheelchair Detachable Desk
$149.99
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EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 16x16 ELEV LEGS  ANTI TIP
EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 16x16 ELEV LEGS ANTI TIP
$269.95
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BATTERY CHARGER 24Volt 8Amp LESTER 16810 Univ XLR Invacare Jazzy Merit
BATTERY CHARGER 24Volt 8Amp LESTER 16810 Univ XLR Invacare Jazzy Merit
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Everest  Jennings Metro IC4 Wheelchair 20x16 FLIP ARMS
Everest Jennings Metro IC4 Wheelchair 20x16 FLIP ARMS
$269.95
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Everest Jennings Traveler L3 Wheelchair 18x16
$239.95
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EJ Traveler Wheelchair 18x16 ELEV LEGS FULL ARMS
EJ Traveler Wheelchair 18x16 ELEV LEGS FULL ARMS
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EJ Traveler Wheelchair 20x16 ELEV LEGS FULL ARMS
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Everest  Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 20x18
Everest Jennings Traveler HD Wheelchair 20x18
$299.95
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EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 18 X 18 Flip back Desk Arm
EJ Traveler L4 Wheelchair 18 X 18 Flip back Desk Arm
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Everest  Jennings Metro Power III Folding Electric Wheelchair Chair 16
Everest Jennings Metro Power III Folding Electric Wheelchair Chair 16
$1,297.00
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Everest Jennings Metro Power III Wheelchair Chair 18
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Schauer 5 Amp Battery Charger for Everest  Jennings
Schauer 5 Amp Battery Charger for Everest Jennings
$102.95
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Everest  Jennings Traveler L3 Wheelchair 20x16
Everest Jennings Traveler L3 Wheelchair 20x16
$249.95
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Everest Jennings Traveler L3 Wheelchair 16x16
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Advantage EJ Manual Folding Wheelchair 18x16 Elevating Legrests Desk Arms
Advantage EJ Manual Folding Wheelchair 18x16 Elevating Legrests Desk Arms
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Everest Metro IC3 Plus Wheelchair 20x16 ELEV LEGRESTS
Everest Metro IC3 Plus Wheelchair 20x16 ELEV LEGRESTS
$269.95
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Heavy Duty Manual Wheelchair 650 cap 26 w ELRDSK
Heavy Duty Manual Wheelchair 650 cap 26 w ELRDSK
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Everest Traveler SE Folding Wheelchair 20x16 ELEV LEGS
Everest Traveler SE Folding Wheelchair 20x16 ELEV LEGS
$219.95
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Everest  Jennings Traveler SE Wheelchair 18x16
Everest Jennings Traveler SE Wheelchair 18x16
$199.95
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EJ HEAVY DUTY Paramount XD Wheelchair 30x19 ELEV LEGS
EJ HEAVY DUTY Paramount XD Wheelchair 30x19 ELEV LEGS
$1,064.00
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Everest  Jennings Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair
Everest Jennings Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair
$279.95
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Wheelchair Batteries for Everest Jennings 3N Models
Wheelchair Batteries for Everest Jennings 3N Models
$169.90
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Everest  Jennings Traveler Wheelchair 20x16 FULL ARMS
Everest Jennings Traveler Wheelchair 20x16 FULL ARMS
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Everest  Jennings Traveler Wheelchair 18x16 FULL ARMS
Everest Jennings Traveler Wheelchair 18x16 FULL ARMS
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Everest  Jennings Traveler L4 Wheelchair 18x16 AntiTip
Everest Jennings Traveler L4 Wheelchair 18x16 AntiTip
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Everest Jennings EJ Traveler Wheelchair 20x16
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More Great Information on Everest Jennings:

George Klein and the Electric Wheelchair by Steve Wynler

Wheelchairs have been used for many thousands of years, but up until the 20th century, they were generally only available to the privileged and upper class. Today many people use electric wheelchairs, but they are a relatively new invention that is usually attributed to George J. Klein.

As is often the case with humankind, it was war that helped change the way the wheelchair was built and used. With the use of antibiotics like penicillin and improved medical techniques, many soldiers survived World War II with severe injuries that would have previously resulted in death. This left a large group of people disabled and living a relatively normal lifespan.

Prior to World War II most injuries that resulted in extensive amputation or paralysis were usually fatal. This was in large part due to things like urinary tract infections and bed sores, which could not be controlled.

During World War I, only 20% of American and Canadian soldiers that received spinal cord injuries would survive and return home for any extended period of time. During World War II, almost 90% of similarly wounded soldiers would survive and return home.

While there were more surviving paraplegic veterans, in many ways the hospitals and medical profession was slow to adapt. Wheelchairs were still seen as a tool for hospital staff and in many cases there might only be a few wheelchairs available for an entire hospital.

In 1930 a lightweight folding wheelchair that used tubular steel and mechanical components was developed. This new wheelchair was easy to use and it could also be stored in a vehicle easily. This new design represented the first steps forward in wheelchair history in many hundreds of years.

The chair was developed by two Americans named Harry Jennings and Herbert Everest. Everest had been paralyzed in a mining accident and had been using a heavy wooden block like wheelchair for over 10 years. His neighbor, Jennings, saw the restrictions that Everest faced and decided to take action. Together they built the first folding steel tube wheelchair which would, and continues to, greatly improve the lives of many millions of people across the world.

The company that Everest and Jennings founded, E&J, took off during the early 1940's due to the war. Some people began fitting electric motors to the chair and a firm in Chicago offered motors that attached to the E&J chairs. While it was a very innovative concept, these motors did not last for long and were very prone to mechanical failure.

After trying many of the drive systems that were commercially available, the Canadian government asked George J. Klein to create a reliable and durable system. Klein began working on his own electric control system for the E&J chair in 1950.

Klein felt that since the E&J chair could be easily and efficiently reproduced that it would be a disservice to his government and those who would use his chair to not use it. After several years of testing Klein revealed his electric propulsion system which would completely revolutionize the wheelchair. Many of his innovations, including the joystick control, can still be seen in today's power chairs.

By 1955 the popularity of the chair had grown in both the US and Canada. It was used by veterans and civilians alike. To help with the production and improve publicity, Canada allowed the US to begin manufacturing the system.

One of the greatest things about the Klein chair was that other people continued to work on improving the design and functionality of the unit even after Klein himself had moved onto other projects. Klein's chair had originally been designed with hand controls that assumed the user would have some free movement in their hand. Obviously this would not work for everyone and so frequently hospital workers constructed alternate control methods for their patients. At the time perhaps the most innovative control system involved a switch that could be mounted against a patient's cheek that allowed the chair to be controlled with head movements.

The electric power wheelchair has come a long way since it was developed and refined by George Klein, but they owe much of their heritage to this Canadian inventor.

Steve Wynler has had experience using many types of electric wheelchairs. If you are interested in a power chair or would like to learn about other types of medical equipment like mobility scooters, visit US Medical Supplies.

Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/George-Klein-and-the-Electric-Wheelchair/372767

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