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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.

Multiple terrain mobility device
10646395 · 2020-05-12 ·

A multiple terrain mobility device capable of use as a walker or crutches. The mobility device has a central cross support and a pair of crutch assemblies. Each respective crutch assembly has a rear support leg that can be extended downward or retracted upward and a front leg assembly that is capable of extending forward or retracting rearward. These adjustable extension features allow the mobility device, to traverse terrain of varying height such as stairs or hills with greater stability. The central cross support can be separated into a left and right cross support member so that the walker can be converted into a pair of crutches when conditions warrant.

Ergonomic grip and axilla for walking aid devices
10603243 · 2020-03-31 ·

Mobility aid devices, such as crutches, provide improved ergonomics, comfort and support for the user. The crutches can include an axilla support that has a shape with a peak that fits in the center of the user's axilla area, an increased width for the pad area in the peaked region, a feature that curves upward and toward the user's back to prevent forward slippage of the axilla support, and a feature that includes upward curves or widened areas to prevent rearward slippage of the axilla support. The crutches can include a grip that has a wider rear portion when viewed from the top, a downward slope from rear to front, a front area that narrows and twists towards the outside from horizontal, an offset from the centerline of the crutches to the outside and a rear that is rotated outward from the support centerline when viewed from the top.

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.

Walking device with pick up mechanism

An improved walking device is disclosed wherein the device comprises an elongated body, a movable arm coupled to the elongated body, a power source connector, a first sensor, a releaser, a first spring, wherein the first sensor is capable of detecting an orientation of the device and producing an electronic signal based on the orientation, wherein the electronic signal is capable of at least partially causing a movement of the releaser, wherein the releaser is capable of nudging the movable arm away from a resting position, and wherein the first spring is capable of causing the movable arm to rotate to a deployed position.

CANE CADDY AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
20240074936 · 2024-03-07 ·

A cane caddy device is provided. The methods of making and using the cane caddy device are also provided.

A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MAGNETIC CLIP, HOOK, AND PEDAL DEVICE FOR CRUTCHES, CANES AND OTHER STICK-LIKE OBJECTS
20240065922 · 2024-02-29 · ·

This invention relates to a cane/crutch accessory, arranged to be fastened near a distal end (13) of a cane/crutch (11) or similar also equipped with a ferrule (12), by means of a fastening means (5, 17), optionally including adaptor ring/s (15), which accessory includes an arm (28) protruding from said fastening means (5, 17) and a hook-shaped member (6) protruding at an angle in relation to said arm (28), thereby creating a simple grasping device with no moving parts between the arm (6) and the ferrule (12), wherein said arm (6) preferably having a ramp profile (28) to avoid getting caught in objects.

ERGONOMIC GRIP AND AXILLA FOR WALKING AID DEVICES
20190350796 · 2019-11-21 ·

Mobility aid devices, such as crutches, provide improved ergonomics, comfort and support for the user. The crutches can include an axilla support that has a shape with a peak that fits in the center of the user's axilla area, an increased width for the pad area in the peaked region, a feature that curves upward and toward the user's back to prevent forward slippage of the axilla support, and a feature that includes upward curves or widened areas to prevent rearward slippage of the axilla support. The crutches can include a grip that has a wider rear portion when viewed from the top, a downward slope from rear to front, a front area that narrows and twists towards the outside from horizontal, an offset from the centerline of the crutches to the outside and a rear that is rotated outward from the support centerline when viewed from the top.

Wheeleta
20190254917 · 2019-08-22 ·

Wheeleta comprises a regular wheelchair to which, the front area has been altered to adapt a pair of crutches. Wheeleta crutch assembly includes the wedges, the sheath, the spear and the handle with under arm cushion area and the bar. It will attach the handle to the spear by lifting the button and introducing the bar into the spear until the previously established height is reached. The button is liberated and the height is fixed. The wedge is attached to the end of the spear and kept in place by a pivot with an open end with a rotating metal blade. The crutches could be out of way by twisting the spear in its own sheath and utilized by the user when rises to go out or entering the chair. The crutches could be removed from the sheath by lifting and pushing the crutch. The wedges also, could be completely removed from the spear by twisting the flip at the end of the crutch pivot. The crutch handle with bar could be removed out of the spear and used to reach objects.

ERGONOMIC GRIP AND AXILLA FOR WALKING AID DEVICES
20190183716 · 2019-06-20 ·

Mobility aid devices, such as crutches, provide improved ergonomics, comfort and support for the user. The crutches can include an axilla support that has a shape with a peak that fits in the center of the user's axilla area, an increased width for the pad area in the peaked region, a feature that curves upward and toward the user's back to prevent forward slippage of the axilla support, and a feature that includes upward curves or widened areas to prevent rearward slippage of the axilla support. The crutches can include a grip that has a wider rear portion when viewed from the top, a downward slope from rear to front, a front area that narrows and twists towards the outside from horizontal, an offset from the centerline of the crutches to the outside and a rear that is rotated outward from the support centerline when viewed from the top.