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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.]1. A container system for storing and transporting a motorized wheelchair, comprising:a motorized wheelchair having a motor, a seat, a back rest and two arm rests;a base of sufficient rigidity to support a wheelchair weighing at least 250 pounds and substantially maintain

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A container system for storing and transporting a motorized wheelchair, comprising:a motorized wheelchair having a motor, a seat, a back rest and two arm rests;a base of sufficient rigidity to support a wheelchair weighing at least 250 pounds and substantially maintain its shape, the base having a top surface and a perimeter edge, and a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls depending downwards from the perimeter edge of the top surface, with the wheelchair fastened to the top surface;a hood dimensioned to fit over the wheelchair and onto the base, the hood having an outer surface defining an exterior and an inner surface defining an interior, and having a lower perimeter edge engaging the base;the interior of the top being dimensioned to receive the motorized wheelchair and having an inwardly projecting surface to extend into the space bounded by at least two of the arm rests, the back rest and the seat, to limit movement of the wheel chair with respect to the hood and the base;the outer surface of the hood having an asymmetrical appearance to define a front and a back thereof, and handgrips at the sides thereof.