A45B2009/007

Walking Stick

A walking stick can include a handle (50) including a head (52). The head (52) can include at least one internal reinforcement member (90). The at least one internal reinforcement member (90) can have a shape that is substantially the same as a shape of the head (52). The bathing wand can include a neck (54) and a shaft (20). The bathing wand can also include a foot (150, 180) for engaging the ground. The foot (150, 180) can be coupled to the shaft (20). In some aspects, the foot (180) can include at least two arms (186) extending from a top portion (190) towards a bottom portion (194) of the foot (180). Each of the at least two arms (186) can be coupled together through a base (188) of the of the bottom portion (194). In some aspects, at least one arm (186) can form a loop (193).

Walking cane system and method of use
11425975 · 2022-08-30 ·

A walking cane system including of a remote control device having a user interface and a first transmission system; and a walking cane having a shaft configured with a proximal end and a distal end, a handle coupled to the proximal end of the shaft, a base coupled to the distal end of the shaft, one or more elongated members housed within the shaft, a second transmission system, and a motor system; wherein the actuation of remote control device causes the walking cane to raise itself into a vertical, upright orientation.

Pole apparatus, methods, and systems

One aspect of this disclosure is a pole apparatus. The pole apparatus may comprise a grip segment comprising a cord attachment surface; a pole segment; a tip segment and a cord extending between at least the pole segment and the tip segment. The grip segment, the pole segment, and the tip segment may be arrangeable in a side-by-side disposition. A portion of the cord extending between the pole segment and the tip segment may be positionable on the cord attachment surface in the side-by-side disposition. The grip segment may be removably attachable to the tip segment such that, when the portion of the cord is positioned on the cord attachment surface, the removable attachment of the grip segment to the tip segment may maintain the side-by-side disposition. Aspects of related apparatus, methods, and systems also are disclosed.

SMART HYBRID SELFIE CANE
20170277021 · 2017-09-28 ·

A mechanism is described for facilitating a smart hybrid selfie cane. An apparatus of embodiments, as described herein, includes a hybrid selfie cane to serve as at least one of a selfie stick and a cane, wherein the hybrid selfie cane includes the selfie stick coupled to the cane.

Crutches and Sitting Device
20170319423 · 2017-11-09 ·

The New Design for Crutches and Sitting Device is 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 required using crutches for mobility. However, 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. The current invention fulfills two functions: (i) providing improved walking aid for those recovering from orthopedic surgery of the spine and lower extremities—as well as those who suffer from permanent disability from the spine and lower limbs; and (ii) improved sitting aid for those recovering from orthopedic surgery of the spine and lower extremities—as well as those who suffer from permanent disability of the spine and lower limbs.

Walking stick with S-shaped flexure mechanism to store and release energy
09763502 · 2017-09-19 ·

A walking stick that takes inspiration from nature to absorb energy in the downward first motion of a walking stride and then return the stored energy to aid in propelling the walker forward in the final forward motion of the walking stride all the while keeping the walker in an ergonomically correct position which minimizes discomfort and reduces wasted energy. The walking stick that is the subject of this patent application utilizes a dual flexure spring configured in an S-shape (hereafter referred to as an S-flexure spring) as an extension of the straight shaft of the stick. The shape and location of the S-flexure spring are such that the spring force helps propel the walker forward.

ILLUMINATED WHITE CANE
20210401661 · 2021-12-30 ·

An illuminated white cane is disclosed herein. The white cane has two translucent tubular sections which may contain a flexible illumination circuit. Each tubular section may have a red portion and a white portion, through which the illuminator circuit is able to transmit light. An elastic cord may pass through the two sections in parallel to the illuminator circuit, being anchored to a handle and handle core at one end, and a cane-tip bushing with a threaded retainer at the other end. The two tubular sections join with two bushings that are retained together by the tension of the elastic cord.

Knee curve cane apparatus
11350711 · 2022-06-07 ·

A knee curve cane apparatus for ease of use and safety includes a handle and an upper shaft segment coupled to the handle. The upper shaft segment has an upper top end coupled to the handle. A medial top end of a medial shaft segment is coupled to an upper bottom end of the upper shaft segment. The medial shaft segment is curved and configured to accommodate a user's knee to prevent contact while walking. A medial bottom end of the medial shaft segment is vertically aligned with the medial top end. A lower shaft segment is coupled to the medial shaft segment. A lower top end of the lower shaft segment is coupled to the medial bottom end. A base collar of a base is selectively engaged with a lower bottom end of the lower shaft segment.

A Nordic walking/running/excercise pole
20220022612 · 2022-01-27 ·

The invention consists of a Nordic walking/running/exercise pole, which is equipped with a handle flexing towards the pole shaft.

POSTURE SUPPORT DEVICE WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
20210361188 · 2021-11-25 ·

A posture support device, including a main body to support a weight of a user thereon, a control unit disposed within at least a portion of the main body to connect the user to an external mobile device of a third party in response to an emergency, and to display the third party on the control unit, a speaker disposed on at least a portion of the main body to emit at least one sound received from the external mobile device during conversations with the third party, and a medication compartment disposed around at least a portion of the main body to store at least one medication therein.