A61H2003/0211

Foot for hands-free crutch
12097165 · 2024-09-24 · ·

A foot for a crutch has a ground contact portion with a variable camber. The camber angle changes from at least one of a front edge or rear edge of the variable camber, to a maximum camber. In embodiments, the camber increases from the at least one of the front edge or rear edge to the maximum camber region, and then decreases to the other of the front edge or the rear edge. In embodiments, a foot can have two regions of different cambers laterally disposed from each other such that only one of the two regions contacts the ground during a step at any given time.

CRUTCH WITH A CONTOURED GRIP AND A FOREARM SUPPORT

Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A handle can be contoured to match a shape of a hand. The handle can include a flexible portion to allow the handle to flex when gripped. In some aspects, the handle can include a shaft that receives a grip and locks the rotation of the grip. In some aspects, the handle can include a recess to receive an adapter that supports one or more items. A cuff of the crutch can be larger and narrower at one or more locations to offer varying levels of support along a forearm and wrist. The cuff can include a crutch support that allows the crutch to engage with a support. In some aspects, the cuff can include a rearward with particular friction properties. The cuff can include slots that allow for the height of the cuff to be adjusted.

Crutch with energy storage and energy return

Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch.

Shoe with retractable spike mechanism for canes and crutches
10064464 · 2018-09-04 ·

A shoe for canes and crutches composing a cylindrical tubular member having an end mounted to the end of a shaft or crutch, and the other end having a central bore axially extending inwardly a defining a first bottom and coaxially disposed second bore having a smaller diameter than said first bore and extending a second predetermined distance defining a second bottom. A circular plate with a central through opening biased by a coil spring member coaxially disposed around a post. A cap member is sandwiched between a knob connected to the plate for rotating the latter and causing it to move along the post to engage the irregular through opening to a cutout in the post.

Crutch and sitting device
12121491 · 2024-10-22 ·

Devices for improvement of the basic crutch, cane, and ambulatory aids to provide needed support to ameliorate potential injuries and improve ambulation for persons suffering from injured lower limbs, lumbar region or other injuries, and who frequently require using crutches for mobility. Normally, the conventional crutches require more energy from the user than merely walking, and frequently, a crutch user may require rest. Prior crutch systems have not provided a convenient way to provide the user with such rest. Also, we show crutch support in sitting position that works as a simple and handy decompression system for herniated or bulged discs and injured/weak back muscles. An integrated crutch and walker system is described.

CRUTCH WITH ENERGY STORAGE AND ENERGY RETURN

Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch.

Cane
09974368 · 2018-05-22 ·

The present disclosure is directed to a cane end having attachment means and force absorbing means. In some embodiments, the force absorbing means is a blade capable of deflecting, compressing, and/or flexing under load.

Crutch and Sitting Device
20180133093 · 2018-05-17 ·

In one example, we describe a device for Crutches and Sitting Device as an improvement of the basic crutch to provide needed support to ameliorate potential injuries and improve ambulation for persons suffering from injured lower limbs, lumbar region or other injuries, and who frequently require using crutches for mobility. Normally, the conventional crutches require more energy from the user than merely walking, and frequently, a crutch user may require rest. Prior crutch systems have not provided a convenient way to provide the user with such rest. We have solved all these problems here. Many other different variations are shown here, as well, such as walkers and specially curved handles for better grip and less/no injury. Also, we show crutch support in sitting position that works as a simple and handy decompression system for herniated or bulged discs and injured/weak back muscles.

MOBILITY DEVICE

A mobility device for assisting an individual with limited or altered mobility due to a leg injury or condition. The mobility device includes a rod that defines a longitudinal axis of the mobility device, a foot rest slidably mounted for longitudinal translation along the rod, a seat located at an upper end of the mobility device, and an impact-absorbing mechanism for absorbing impacts transferred from the seat to the rod. The device is configured for securing the thigh of the user's leg to the seat, and securing the foot of the user's leg to the foot rest.

Crutch
12138216 · 2024-11-12 · ·

A crutch includes an arm rest having an elbow end and a front end, the front end defining a front face having a first opening formed therein, and a bottom edge forming a second opening. The crutch has a handle extending outwardly from the front end of the arm rest, but not from the first or second openings. A leg is received into one of the first and second openings in a first configuration, and into the other of the first and second openings in a second configuration. The leg is selectively convertible between the first and second configuration.