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An apparatus for storing a wheelchair is provided. The apparatus includes a substantially rigid container dimensioned to receive a wheelchair including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first end, a first wall extending from the first end, a second wall opposite the

An apparatus for storing a wheelchair is provided. The apparatus includes a substantially rigid container dimensioned to receive a wheelchair including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first end, a first wall extending from the first end, a second wall opposite the first wall, a first side panel extending from the first end positioned between the first and second walls and a second side panel opposite the first side panel. The second section includes a first end, a first wall extending from the first end, a second wall opposite the first wall, a first side panel extending from the first end and positioned between the first and second walls and a second side panel opposite the first side panel. The first section is releasably coupled to the second section to form an interior region for receiving a wheelchair.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for storing a wheelchair, comprising:a resilient substantially rigid container constructed to protect the wheelchair therein from damage during luggage handling and dimensioned to receive the wheelchair in a collapsed condition in which the collapsed wheelcha

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for storing a wheelchair, comprising:a resilient substantially rigid container constructed to protect the wheelchair therein from damage during luggage handling and dimensioned to receive the wheelchair in a collapsed condition in which the collapsed wheelchair has dimensions more compact than when in the uncollapsed operational condition, the container including a first portion having a first side panel and a second portion having a second side panel, said first portion and second portion being selectively disposable between open and closed conditions to form an interior region for receiving the wheelchair in the collapsed condition, the container including at least one flexible strap to selectively maintain the container in the closed condition, said interior of said container including at least one flexible strap for holding the wheelchair to the interior of the container and at least one cushion, formed of resilient material, constructed, positioned and dimensioned to press against and cushion the collapsed wheelchair within the interior of the container; and a handle molded into the side panels, the handle dimensioned and positioned to be used to lift and carry the container during baggage handling.