Novel appendage rest

Abstract

A brace that is easily attachable and detachable to a seat of a scooter. When used by an amputee the brace provides a surface to comfortably place an amputated appendage. The brace is manufactured to fit around a steering column of a scooter thereby providing ample surface. The user of the present invention can use an included cover to provide various benefits to the appendage.

Claims

1. An appendage rest for use on a scooter, the appendage rest comprising: the scooter having a seat; a brace; the brace being plank like; the brace having a top side and a bottom side; the brace having a proximal portion that is proximal to the seat the proximal portion being attached to an underside of the seat such that the top side is contacting the underside of the seat; the brace having a distal portion that is distal from the seat; the distal portion extending away from the seat and toward a front of the scooter; a saddling portion; the saddling portion being attached to the top side; the saddling portion having a first end that is adjacent to the seat; the saddling portion being substantially the same length as the distal portion.

2. The appendage of claim 1 wherein the saddling portion is integrally attached to the top side.

3. The appendage rest of claim 1 wherein the seat and the saddling portion are positioned so as to form a substantially horizontal surface for resting an appendage upon.

4. The appendage rest of claim 3 further comprising: the scooter having a vertical steering column located at the front of the scooter; the distal portion being configured to accommodate the vertical steering column.

5. The appendage rest of claim 3 further comprising: a cover; the cover having a first edge and a second edge; the first edge being fixedly attached to the saddling portion.

6. The appendage rest of claim 3 further comprising: a cover; the cover having a first edge and a second edge; the first edge being fixedly attached to the saddling portion; a medium; the cover being impregnated with the medium; the cover being capable of covering a limb of a user.

7. An appendage rest for use on a scooter, the appendage rest comprising: the scooter having a seat; a brace; the brace being plank like; the brace having a top side and a bottom side; the brace having a proximal portion that is proximal to the seat the proximal portion being attached to an underside of the seat such that the top side is touching the underside of the seat; the brace having a distal portion that is distal from the seat; the distal portion extending away from the seat and toward a front of the scooter; a saddling portion; the saddling portion being integrally attached to the top side; the saddling portion having a first end that is adjacent to the seat; the saddling portion being substantially the same length as the distal portion; the seat and the saddling portion being positioned to form a substantially horizontal surface to rest an appendage; the scooter having a vertical steering column located at the front of the scooter; the distal portion being configured to accommodate the vertical steering column and extend beyond the vertical column; a cover; the cover having a first edge and a second edge; the first edge being fixedly attached to the saddling portion; a medium; the cover being impregnated with the medium; the cover being capable of covering a limb of a user.

8. The appendage rest of claim 7 wherein the cover is capable of transferring a portion of the medium to the limb.

9. The appendage of claim 7 wherein the saddling portion is inflatable.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

[0020] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention attached to a scooter.

[0021] FIG. 2 shows a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention attached to a scooter being ridden by an amputee.

DESCRIPTION

Overview

[0023] As shown in FIG. 1, one embodiment of the present invention attached to a scooter comprises the scooter 1 with a seat 10. A brace 12 is attached at its proximal portion 9 to the underside of the seat 10 via any myriad of commonly known attaching mechanisms 5. A distal portion 11 of the brace 12 extends away from the seat toward the front of the scooter 1 and past the steering column 6 of the scooter 1.

[0024] This embodiment, as can be seen at 2, has been shaped to fit around the steering column 6. A saddling portion 3 is attached to the top side 13 of the brace 12 and generally mimics the size and shape of the distal portion 11. A user's amputated leg (not shown) would rest on the surface 4. A cover 8 is attached to the saddling portion 3 at one edge 7. Notably shown is how the inventive embodiment bridges the gap between the seat 10 and the steering column 6.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention comprises a brace 27 having a proximal portion 20 and a distal portion 3. The brace 27 having holes for mounting 21 to a scooter (not shown). A saddling portion 4 is integrally attached to the distal portion 3 and takes the shape generally of that portion. The saddling portion 3 can be made of a padded material, an inflatable plastic, or any other such manufacture that provides a comfortable place to place an appendage. Too, the saddling portion 4 and distal portion 3 may be made such that they are one piece constructed. However, I find the best mode for the attachment of these two elements to be as disclosed.

[0026] The distal portion 3 and the saddling portion 4 are shaped at 22 to accommodate a scooter's steering column 6. This shape can also accommodate other parts of a scooter that might get in the way of the intended brace, such as electronics, cabling, brakes, and the like. A cover 26 is attached to the saddling portion 4. In this embodiment, a first edge of the cover 23 is sewn on 24. I envision that this attachment can be done in any number of ways, but the attachment should allow the cover to be pulled away to allow the placing of an appendage, and then placed over that appendage.

[0027] The cover 26 in this embodiment is soaked with a medium 25, a medicated salve to name one example of a medium. In this way when the cover 26 comes in contact with an amputee's appendage it can be used to apply the medium 25 to the appendage.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 3, a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention attached to a scooter being ridden by an amputee comprises an amputee 31 who has lost a portion of his leg from surgery or otherwise leaving only a stubbed appendage 33. The amputee 31 is riding a scooter 36 and sits on the seat of the scooter 30.

[0029] This embodiment shows the inventive brace 35 attached to the seat 30 via a fastener 34. The brace 35 extends beyond the steering column 6, though a shorter version is possible. A cover 32 which is attached to the brace 35 is covering the appendage 33.

[0030] Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with the reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. For example, the saddling portion and the brace could be manufactured to be all one piece. Too, the saddling portion and distal portion of the brace could be shorter and not need to accommodate the steering column. The spirit of the invention is to provide an amputee, who lost a limb from surgery or otherwise, to more comfortably place their appendage on a rest when driving a scooter. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.

[0031] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state means for performing a specified function, or step for performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a means or step clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. 112, 6. In particular, the use of step of in the claims herein is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, 6.