Patent classifications
A45B5/00
CONVERTIBLE HIKING STICKS
A convertible hiking stick includes a handle extending along a center axis and a first leg and a second leg that couple to the handle and extend along the center axis. The hiking stick is convertible into a tripod such that the first leg is in a first bore of the handle, the second leg is in a second bore of the handle, the first leg extends transverse to the second leg, and the first leg, the second leg, and the handle together support the hiking stick with respect to a surface.
Walking cane that folds into a portable chair
A multi-legged foldable cane chair with a folding geometry such that the members fold into a cane-like shape and unfold into a chair-like seat. The members and braces are joined such that one rear leg, one front leg, one armrest, and one seat bar comprise one side of the cane chair, while a rear brace and front brace separate the sides of the chair, and a seat and backrest provide areas for the user to sit and relieve weight. A handle provides a hand grip if the cane chair is used as a walking or standing aid.
Walking cane that folds into a portable chair
A multi-legged foldable cane chair with a folding geometry such that the members fold into a cane-like shape and unfold into a chair-like seat. The members and braces are joined such that one rear leg, one front leg, one armrest, and one seat bar comprise one side of the cane chair, while a rear brace and front brace separate the sides of the chair, and a seat and backrest provide areas for the user to sit and relieve weight. A handle provides a hand grip if the cane chair is used as a walking or standing aid.
CANE WITH DEPLOYABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE
A cane having: a primary leg with a top end and an opposed bottom end; a handle coupled to the top end of the primary leg; and at least two secondary legs that are each pivotably coupled to the primary leg between the top and bottom ends of the primary leg. Each of the at least two secondary legs is pivotable between a first, retracted position and a second, deployed position.
FOLDING CRUTCH CHAIR WITH A COMPACT SUPPORT DEVICE
A folding crutch chair includes a pivot base unit and at least three support leg units. The pivot base unit has at least three mounting slots angularly spaced apart from one another about an axial line, and at least three pairs of joint portions respectively formed in the mounting slots. Each support leg unit includes a pivot seat, an outer tubular piece, and an inner tubular piece extending telescopically relative to the outer tubular piece. The pivot seat has a pair of pivot portions respectively and pivotably connected with the joint portions such that each support leg unit is rotatable relative to the pivot base unit. The support leg units are shiftable between a folded state and an unfolded state. The length of the support leg units is reduced when folded so as to facilitate packaging, storage and carrying.
FOLDING CRUTCH CHAIR WITH A COMPACT SUPPORT DEVICE
A folding crutch chair includes a pivot base unit and at least three support leg units. The pivot base unit has at least three mounting slots angularly spaced apart from one another about an axial line, and at least three pairs of joint portions respectively formed in the mounting slots. Each support leg unit includes a pivot seat, an outer tubular piece, and an inner tubular piece extending telescopically relative to the outer tubular piece. The pivot seat has a pair of pivot portions respectively and pivotably connected with the joint portions such that each support leg unit is rotatable relative to the pivot base unit. The support leg units are shiftable between a folded state and an unfolded state. The length of the support leg units is reduced when folded so as to facilitate packaging, storage and carrying.
FOLDING CRUTCH CHAIR WITH A FOLDING AUXILIARY POSITIONING MECHANISM
A folding crutch chair includes a pivot base unit, a primary leg unit, at least two support leg units, a positioning unit and a seating unit. The leg units are mounted on the pivot base unit. The positioning unit is mounted on the primary leg unit, and has a mounting seat and a positioning member. The positioning member has a guiding slope surface. A seating member of the seating unit is shiftable between a collapsed position and a seated position. During the operation from the seated position to the collapsed position, the seating member is actuated to move the guiding slope surface to generate a retention force for keeping the seating member unmoved relative to the positioning member so as to facilitate the folding operation.
FOLDING CRUTCH CHAIR WITH A FOLDING AUXILIARY POSITIONING MECHANISM
A folding crutch chair includes a pivot base unit, a primary leg unit, at least two support leg units, a positioning unit and a seating unit. The leg units are mounted on the pivot base unit. The positioning unit is mounted on the primary leg unit, and has a mounting seat and a positioning member. The positioning member has a guiding slope surface. A seating member of the seating unit is shiftable between a collapsed position and a seated position. During the operation from the seated position to the collapsed position, the seating member is actuated to move the guiding slope surface to generate a retention force for keeping the seating member unmoved relative to the positioning member so as to facilitate the folding operation.
Mobility device
Novel mobility devices are disclosed wherein one embodiment comprises a support frame and one or more boosters coupled to the frame. The booster preferably comprises a housing, a top support extending upward from the housing, and an opposing bottom support extending downward from the housing. The bottom support is preferably biased toward the housing. The housing may contain a sleeve having a top channel in communication with an opposing bottom channel. The top channel is configured to receive the top support, whereas the bottom channel is configured to receive the bottom support, a retaining ring, and a spring. The spring is disposed between a floor of the bottom channel and the retaining ring. The sleeve may also have a socket configured to receive a roller, wherein the roller has a bottom hole configured to receive the top support. The device permits the user to stand from a seated position or vice versa without the assistance of a third party, grab hold of handlebars extending from the frame, and then move about with independence. The device may also be folded for ease of storage.
HIKING POLE SEAT SYSTEM
A sleeve anchor for a support and a seating system using the sleeve anchor are disclosed. The sleeve anchor comprises at least one sheet of fabric sewn into a cylinder with an open end and a closed end, at least one strip of fabric extending from the at least one sheet of fabric adapted to provide support to an object. The sleeve anchor is adapted to fit over an end of a support structure.