HANDLE DEVICE FOR FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIRS

A handle device for use with a collapsible wheelchair, the wheelchair positionable between a first working position and a second collapsed position. The wheelchair having first and second generally' horizontal handlebars extending rearward to facilitate movement of the wheelchair. The handle device comprising first and second substantially "L"-shaped members, each "L"-shaped member having a lower portion and an upper vertically oriented portion. The lower portion is adapted to receive the respective first and second horizontal handlebars therein. The upper portion extends substantially perpendicular to the lower portion, wherein the upper portion of each member upwardly extends beyond a height of the chair allowing the user to grasp each member without flexion of the torso.