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Abstract

An adaptive wheelchair joystick comprising: (a) means for operably coupling the joystick to the control components of a motorized wheelchair; (b) a handle operable with the means for coupling, wherein the handle is configured to support an extremity of a user of the wheelchair and to facilitate manipulation of the adaptive wheelchair joystick; (c) a first tower extending from a first end of the handle; (d) a second tower extending from a second end of the handle, wherein the first and second towers provide lateral support to the extremity of the user; (e) a retention strap releasably secured between the first and second towers to restrict the upward lift of the extremity of the user; and (f) a thumb rest extending from the handle and configured to receive and support a thumb of the user, wherein the thumb rest also facilitates the manipulation of the adaptive wheelchair joystick.

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First Claim