A61H2003/0205

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FOOT CRUTCH
20200206066 · 2020-07-02 · ·

A crutch (102) for supporting a leg of a user is described. The crutch comprises a handle (112), a base portion (116) having plurality of legs (114) that define a footprint when contacting the ground, and a main rod (123) connecting the handle and the base portion. The base portion (116) is moveable to alter the length of the crutch (102) from a first configuration to a second configuration, and wherein in the first configuration the handle (112) is positioned at a first distance from the base portion (116) for gripping by an ambulatory user and in the second configuration the handle (112) is positioned at a second, shorter, distance from the base portion (116) for resting a foot of a sitting user; and wherein the base portion (116) provides a smaller footprint in the first configuration than in the second configuration.

Motorized life cane
10653579 · 2020-05-19 ·

A motorized walking cane operated by a rechargeable battery powered linear actuator that assists a person to rise from a sitting position to a standing position and to lower from a standing position to a sitting position. The speed of the linear actuator can be adjusted with the use of a variable speed controller. The motorized lift cane can include an interface for receiving additional accessories.

Display device for a walker
10609993 · 2020-04-07 · ·

A display device for a walker is disclosed which has a panel having a front surface, a back surface, a left side, a right side, an upper side, a lower side, and printed matter printed on the front surface, a first left side attachment device and a second left side attachment device each extending out from the left side of the panel, a first right side attachment device and a second right side attachment device each extending out from the right side of the panel, an upper attachment device extending out from the upper side, a lower attachment device extending out from the lower side, and a back attachment device extending out from the back surface.

Stairway descending assistance device
10583064 · 2020-03-10 ·

An apparatus for assisting a user with safer descent of a stairway that has at least one handrail. The apparatus essentially serves as a second handrail which the user can hold onto and depend on to support their weight, while holding onto a handrail while they descend the stairway. The user would use the apparatus in the handrail engaged configuration when descending a stairway, and in the stowed configuration for all other venues. The portability allows the user to bring the apparatus with them everywhere, enabling the user to become comfortable and confident with the apparatus' use.

Mobility device

A mobility device designed to extend the usable field of movement for people with physical limitations by allowing them to descend to the ground and ascend to an upright position with ease. A user may bring the device within their vicinity, grab onto the articulating handles and safely reach the ground to engage in a ground activity. When the ground activity is completed, the user simply grabs onto the sloping handholds and ascends step-by-step until they have made their way to a standing position. The device is portable and can be stowed around the home. It is likely to be close to the user at all times, thus it is a safe means of ensuring support when a caretaker is not present.

NON-SLIP SELF-SUPPORTING ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE
20200054516 · 2020-02-20 ·

A non-slip self-supporting orthopedic device includes: an upper disk slidably engaged with the rod and externally provided with a hinge; a lower disk, connected with the orthopedic device allowing the elastomeric foot to project downward, and externally provided with a hinge; and arms with upper element, lower element and spring adapted to hold the arm in folded configuration. The movable mechanism can take an enlarged configuration, in which the upper disk contacts the lower disk and the arms are folded. In an elongated configuration, the arms are in axial configuration following the pressing of a button connected to a kinematic mechanism causing the arms to take the axial configuration. The reversible connection system allows the reversible disconnection of the lower elements of the arms preselected by the hinge, determining the lifting of the entire arm in a vertical position by rotation around the hinge.

Biomechanically derived crutch
10548804 · 2020-02-04 · ·

A saddle for a crutch to assist a user in walking. The saddle comprises a frame having a support membrane disposed thereon, the frame and support membrane providing an inner lobe configured to rest against a torso of the user during use, an outer lobe configured to rest against an arm of the user during use, and a top portion connecting the inner lobe and the outer lobe and forming a U-shaped channel having an curved upper surface configured to fit within an armpit of the user with the U-shaped channel open along at least a portion of a downward facing side. A pivoting joint is attached. A spring mechanism having an upper portion is attached to the pivoting joint such that the joint is configured to allow the spring mechanism to move with respect to the frame along an arced path.

Standing aid
10517789 · 2019-12-31 ·

The standing aid is a mobility assistance device. The standing aid is configured for use with a person. The person is further defined with a knee. The knee is further defined with a patella. The standing aid assists a person as the person moves in a manner selected from the group consisting of: 1) moving from a standing position to a kneeling position; and, 2) moving from a kneeling position to a standing position. The standing aid allows a person to transfer some of the load of their body to the supporting surface through a load path created by the standing aid. This transfer allows a person to more easily move in the selected manner. The standing aid comprises a stanchion, a plurality of supporting legs, and a handle. The plurality of supporting legs and the handle attach to the stanchion.

WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE

A walking assistance device includes: a base frame; two front wheels, the two front wheels on a traveling side of the base frame; and one rear wheel. An operation frame including a holding grip for an operator is height-adjustably attached to the base frame. A first axle support with the axle of the front wheels fixed is attached to the base frame, whereby the front wheels retain in contact with the ground even when the operation frame tilts. The axle of the front wheels is positioned on the traveling direction side with respect to the leading end in the traveling direction of the base frame. Providing a gap and a stopper above the rear wheel and downward pressing against the holding grip allows the stopper to come into contact with the rear wheel.

Top bar accessory for walker

A walker standing aid accessory package consists of a lower attachment and an upper attachment. The lower foot bar piece allows the caregiver to utilize body weight to pin the walker's front legs to the floor or ground surface securely. The upper part incorporates multiple hand placement stabilization choices for both the patient and the caregiver. This invention increases the patient's self help and reduces most of the caregiver's exertion. Once the patient is standing upright, the caregiver may step aside and monitor said patient's immediate ambulation. The accessory package converts an existing walker into a device that not only helps the patient to stand but also reduces the strain on the caregiver. The walker with the accessories installed offers no interference or compromise to the existing walker's integrity, mobility or storage.