Electric Mobility Scooters

The earliest wheelchair was built in 1932, by engineer, Harry Jennings. He built a folding, tubular steel wheelchair. Pictured here is one of the newest models, of which is similar to the original one. The original chair was built for a paraplegic friend of Jennings called Herbert Everest. Together they founded Everest & Jennings. This company monopolized the wheelchair market for many years. An Antitrust suit was brought against Everest & Jennings by the Department of Justice, who charged the company with rigging wheelchair prices. The case was eventually settled out of court. This opened the door for other companies to compete in the market; which brought about a change in pricing for these essential items, making them more affordable to the general public.