A cane-hanging apparatus is provided. The cane-hanging apparatus enables hanging a cane from an elevated supporting or hanging surface so as to keep the cane off the ground when not being held. The cane-hanging apparatus is a V-shaped apparatus partially covered by gripping material. The cane-hanging apparatus extends radially from a predetermined protrusion point along the cane at a downwardly angle so as to facilitate the frictional engagement and securement between the cane-hanging apparatus and the hanging surface.

A system for a walking cane is provided. The walking cane may be comprised of a stem and a base, and the base may be provided in the shape of a human foot. The base may be made of various types of materials, such as a flexible silicone or rubber material. The foot shape may provide a natural, ergonomic feel for the user.

A system for a walking cane is provided. The walking cane may be comprised of a stem and a base, and the base may be provided in the shape of a human foot. The base may be made of various types of materials, such as a flexible silicone or rubber material. The foot shape may provide a natural, ergonomic feel for the user.

An improved white cane includes an elongate body having a proximal end adapted to be held by or secured to a human user and a distal tip, and a noise generator located proximate the distal tip, the noise generator being configured to generate sound within a range of frequencies audible to humans. The user is able to interpret differences in reflected sound as the white cane is moved about the user's surroundings to obtain more information about the surroundings than could be obtained using a normal white cane. Additionally, the information about the surroundings may become available to the user before that information might otherwise have been available to the user using a standard white cane.

An improved white cane includes an elongate body having a proximal end adapted to be held by or secured to a human user and a distal tip, and a noise generator located proximate the distal tip, the noise generator being configured to generate sound within a range of frequencies audible to humans. The user is able to interpret differences in reflected sound as the white cane is moved about the user's surroundings to obtain more information about the surroundings than could be obtained using a normal white cane. Additionally, the information about the surroundings may become available to the user before that information might otherwise have been available to the user using a standard white cane.

A foldable walker having an arcuate front and rear leg frames pivotably connected by a hinge which permits the two leg frames to covert from an open configuration, with the front wheels engaging the ground and spaced a first distance from the rear wheels, to a folded configuration with the front wheels closer to the rear wheels. The walker includes a seat which can convert from a horizontal seat position to a vertical backrest position, and a height adjustable and pivotable foot rest.

Disclosed herein is a walking cane having a grabbing mechanism operable to extend away from a base of the apparatus. The cane comprises a hollow support shaft having an upper end proximate to and engaged with a handle, and a lower end proximate to and engaged with a base having a plurality of feet extending downward away; an inner chamber defined within the hollow shaft at least partially open on the lower end through a bottom opening in the base; and a grabbing mechanism disposed within the inner chamber comprising an actuator located proximate to the upper end mechanically coupled to a pincer assembly located proximate to the base, such that movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the pincer assembly to form a closed confirmation, and movement of the actuator in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the pincer assembly to form an open confirmation.

Disclosed herein is a walking cane having a grabbing mechanism operable to extend away from a base of the apparatus. The cane comprises a hollow support shaft having an upper end proximate to and engaged with a handle, and a lower end proximate to and engaged with a base having a plurality of feet extending downward away; an inner chamber defined within the hollow shaft at least partially open on the lower end through a bottom opening in the base; and a grabbing mechanism disposed within the inner chamber comprising an actuator located proximate to the upper end mechanically coupled to a pincer assembly located proximate to the base, such that movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the pincer assembly to form a closed confirmation, and movement of the actuator in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the pincer assembly to form an open confirmation.

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.

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.