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Paralyzed man invents customized and light weight wheelchairs

Shared by Ana Duarte on 2017-01-24 12:10

About the solution

These wheelchairs are lighter than the traditional ones, and they can be customized by the user's request.

“Colours has always been about more than great ultralight weight wheelchairs.  Colours is a lifestyle.  We make products that empower users to become their best selves.  Individuality and independence of the people who use our chairs will always be our number one concern. No matter if you’re looking for a custom painted wheelchair or a customized seating system, your Colours wheelchair will be uniquely yours”, it says on the official website.

There are several models according to the user’s need: everyday chairs, kids wheelchairs, everyday folding chairs, sports chairs and specialty chairs.

Adapted from: http://colourswheelchair.com/about-us/
https://youtu.be/l19_rh71pPE

This solution shall not include mention to the use of drugs, chemicals or biologicals (including food); invasive devices; offensive, commercial or inherently dangerous content. This solution was not medically validated. Proceed with caution! If you have any doubts, please consult with a health professional.

DISCLAIMER: This story was written by someone who is not the author of the solution, therefore please be advised that, although it was written with the utmost respect for the innovation and the innovator, there can be some incorrect statements. If you find any errors please contact the patient Innovation team via info@patient-innovation.com

About the author

John Gunnar Box, from USA, became paralyzed in a motorcycle accident in 1981. He started developing customized light weight wheelchairs and founded his company Colours ‘N Motion, Inc (now Colours Wheelchairs) in April 1992.

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