Patent classifications
A45B2009/007
EXOSKELETON FOR REHABILITATION
The present disclosure discloses an exoskeleton for rehabilitation, comprising: a healthy-side exoskeleton, an affected-side exoskeleton, a first sensor, a control unit, and a driving device, wherein the first sensor is configured to detect a pressure received by the shoe sole and generate a first electrical signal, the control unit is configured to judge, according to the first electrical signal, whether to generate the first control signal, and the driving device is configured to drive the affected-side exoskeleton according to the first control signal. When a shoe sole is not landed steadily, the affected-side exoskeleton does not drive the affected side to step out, thereby avoiding the problem that the affected side takes a step when the healthy side does not stand firm. Therefore, the present exoskeleton for rehabilitation has the advantages of better controlling for limb coordination and having higher using safety.
Spring-Loaded Tip for a Walking Aid
A spring-loaded tip attachment for a walking aid features a compression spring having axially opposing proximal and distal ends, a mount connected to the proximal end of said compression spring and configured for attachment to a shaft of said walking aid at or proximate a bottom end thereof, and a shoe connected to the distal end of said compression spring for spring-loaded contact of said shoe with a ground or floor surface during use of said walking aid. A plurality of attachments are respectively configured with different spring rates intended for users within different body weight categories. Attachments with greater spring rates are given to users in higher-weight categories, and attachments with lesser spring rates are given to users in lower-weight categories.
Ergonomic cane with novel base and additional components
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.
SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AN ATMOSPHERIC SUIT
A system for support of a user includes an atmospheric suit including a removable support structure, the support structure including a set of poles configured to be engaged with the atmospheric suit in a space environment, wherein each pole of the set of poles includes an attachment device, the attachment device configured to removably attach the pole to the atmospheric suit at a plurality of locations on the atmospheric suit.
Walking Stick
A mobility aid, in the form of a walking stick, can be used in various configurations. The walking stick can have a grip on an upper end thereof, a foot on a lower end thereof, a wrist strap near the grip, and a height adjustment feature to permit height adjustment of the walking stick. The height adjustment feature can take forms, such as a twist-lock, a pin and hole adjustment, telescoping members, and the like. The foot may include a water treading design to help prevent slippage of the foot on a wet surface.
ADVANCED TREKKING STAFF
An advanced trekking staff includes a main shaft, secondary shaft, tip shaft, a housing, and a plurality of concentric shafts. The plurality concentric shafts are slidably disposed within the interior cavity of the main shaft. The main shaft and tip shaft are slidably disposed on the secondary shaft. The main shaft may be raised and lowered and secured to a variable position to the tip shaft within the secondary shaft sleeved on the tip shaft to lengthen the main shaft as desired. A first configuration includes the plurality concentric shafts disposed within the interior cavity of the main shaft to form a trekking staff. A second configuration includes the two concentric shafts received by the housing coupled to the main shaft so as to form a tripod.
Height adjustable walking aid
A height adjustable walking aid includes an outer tube and an inner tube slidably received within the outer tube. Adjustment is made using a, actuating assembly and pin assembly. Application of an actuation force upon the actuating assembly engages a translating member within the translating rod assembly to drive a lower pin travel block of the pin assembly from a first position to a second position. A pin then travels from an extended position to a retracted position such that the inner tube may slidably translate within the outer tube.
Walking stick with integrated water filtration
An embodiment includes a walking stick. The walking stick includes a rod assembly, a water purification assembly, and a manual pump. The rod assembly extends from a first end to a second end that is opposite the first end along a longitudinal direction of the rod assembly. The rod assembly includes at least one rod portion. The water purification assembly is integrated with the rod assembly. The manual pump is configured to impose a pressure gradient in the water purification assembly. The manual pump includes a plunger that is physically coupled to a handle portion. Motion of the plunger relative to the water purification assembly draws water into an inlet tube that is positioned in the rod portion and through the water purification assembly. The motion of the plunger results from translation of the handle portion in substantially the longitudinal direction of the rod assembly.
Modular Walking Stick Assembly
A modular walking stick assembly includes a walking stick that is elongated for support while walking. A plurality of weighted cylinders is provided and each of the weighted cylinders has a unique weight with respect to each other. Respective ones of the weighted cylinders is attachable to the walking stick to adjust the weight of the walking stick to accommodate a preference of a user. A sleeve is attachable to the walking stick or the weighted cylinder that is attached to the walking stick for gripping. A light emitter is coupled to the sleeve to emit light outwardly therefrom when the light emitter is turned on thereby making the user visible to other individuals.
Modular walking stick assembly
A modular walking stick assembly includes a walking stick that is elongated for support while walking. A plurality of weighted cylinders is provided and each of the weighted cylinders has a unique weight with respect to each other. Respective ones of the weighted cylinders is attachable to the walking stick to adjust the weight of the walking stick to accommodate a preference of a user. A sleeve is attachable to the walking stick or the weighted cylinder that is attached to the walking stick for gripping. A light emitter is coupled to the sleeve to emit light outwardly therefrom when the light emitter is turned on thereby making the user visible to other individuals.