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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7882848 | Walker glide A walker glide having a hollow body with a substantially semi-spherical shape, a top opening and a removable bottom element that are arranged along a common axis. A sleeve is arranged in the hollow body so as to extend from the top opening toward the bottom element.... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7748396 | Anti-slip crutch tip apparatus and method Provided is an anti-slip crutch tip apparatus that includes at least one vent opening, located on the side wall of a generally cylindrical section of a crutch tip body and extending into the tip body, so that the vent opening is surrounded by structure forming a por... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7406975 | Multi-purpose convertible device and application of use A multi-purpose convertible device interchangeably convertible from a shovel mode to an anchor mode, wherein, when in the shovel mode, the convertible device removes earthen material to form an opening, and when in the anchor mode, the earthen material is positioned... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398791 | Walking aid device and method of using same A walking aid device for assisting a user to walk by presenting a true 3-D obstacle that is automatically activated during normal use of a cane or walking support, to which the device is attached proximal to the floor end, and during use when in an extended position... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7377662 | Changeable illuminated cane tip An illuminable, interchangeable water-resistant tip for a walking cane includes a housing that is adapted to be attached to a lower end of a walking cane. The housing includes a shroud at an upper end that is superimposed on a plurality of peripherally positioned LE... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377551 | Collapsible snowboard pole A collapsible snowboard pole is presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention a snowboard pole can be provided with a manually expandable and compressible shaft, a basket at the tip, and a handle at the top. The basket can slide between a lower tip-wa... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360547 | Walking assist device and associated methods A walking assist device includes an elongate shaft having an adjustable length, a handle detachably connected to a proximal end of the elongate shaft, and a curved elongate base that matingly engages a distal end of the elongate shaft. The curved elongate base may h... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7353833 | Covering structure with soil anchors A covering structure with soil anchors is disclosed. The covering structure includes multiple support poles, a canopy provided on the support poles and multiple generally arcuate soil anchors attached to the canopy. Each soil anchor can be used to dig or burrow an a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7311111 | Connector for cane handle A cane having a horizontal handle and a shaft extending down from the handle. A connector between the underside of the handle and the shaft is narrowed below the handle to a small cross-section and is of sufficient length that a user's fingers can straddle the conne... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7270138 | Joint mechanism A joint mechanism for use in a rod for bearing at least a portion of a user's weight and a corresponding flexible tip for contacting a substantially horizontal surface. The joint mechanism includes a spring mechanism, a first bushing, and a second bushing. The sprin... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267281 | Location, orientation, product and color identification system for the blind or visually impaired Barcode scanning and digitizing technology incorporated in the tip of a white cane for the blind, which houses barcode reader, sonar, color sensory and audio production mechanisms. Apparatus detects and announces via audio or vibratory output, obstacles, drop-offs, ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261113 | Step-up cane A cane having a substantially vertical member, a base attached to the substantially vertical member with at least three legs and a first tread proximate the substantially vertical member, a second tread moveably connected to the first tread, the second tread having ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243668 | Adjustable cane with built in pickup A cane having a handle, and a trigger rotatably and slidably held in a slotted opening in an upper portion of a hollow body of the cane adjacent to the handle. The upper hollow portion of the cane is telescopically mounted in a lower hollow portion of the hollow bod... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7210490 | Super mini umbrella The invention relates to a super mini umbrella, which has a shorter length for facilitating carrying by people. The umbrella includes a shaft having its lowest tube with many impressions covered with glue to insert into a connector in a handle of the umbrella. A run... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188634 | Cane with improved foot and handle construction A cane comprising a shaft, an ergonomic handle that includes multiple storage/retention zones, an emergency assist handle, and an ergonomically enhanced tip, or foot. The emergency assist handle, when inserted into one of two sleeves located in the shaft, provides a... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7174689 | Concrete anchor float A concrete anchor float that, in one embodiment, facilitates the placement of anchor bolts that protrude from concrete constructions, such as foundations. The concrete anchor float of the present invention can be used with nearly any conventional anchor bolt to insu... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169055 | Pool cue with slidable sleeve and method of use thereof A pool cue comprising a handle with standard taper section, a straight shaft section with tip at the end thereof, and a slidable sleeve disposed on the straight shaft section. An o-ring resides in a groove at the tip to prevent the slidable sleeve from falling off o... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159830 | Grip tip A spiral-wound tip is presented for use on a walking assistance device, a robotic arm or digit, or other device needing a slip-resistant point of contact with its environment. The tip is constructed by winding a sheet of rubber or other elastic material into a spira... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7047990 | Articulated cane An improved cane to assist walking, comprising a shaft, a base and an articulated connection allowing the base to pivot relative to the shaft, depending upon the slope of the surface below the base, the connection characterized in that articulation capability decrea... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6964634 | Jumping device with convertible stabilizing base A base releasably coupleable to a pogo stick tip for added stability and prolonged enjoyment of the pogo stick. ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6961967 | Personal lift aid A personal lift aid for lifting and lowering ambulatory patients and other individuals by unassisted and assisted means. The invention device comprises of a stanchion assembly having a palm grip to an upper end thereof; three adjustable hand grips located below said... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6910246 | Furniture leg glide A novel furniture leg glide is disclosed for reducing a screeching sound made by a furniture leg being dragged across a floor. The furniture leg glide is formed from a hollow body portion having an end cap disposed thereon with a flexible coupling formed along the h... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6877520 | Cane base A cane having a base formed from a cup-shaped support having a concave bottom surface and a top surface defined by a circumscribing exterior sidewall having a bottom edge. The concave bottom surface is formed to have a plurality of resilient projections extending th... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6820628 | Object manipulation apparatus Apparatus and methods are provided for versatile object manipulation devices that allow a user to manipulate objects. The devices may be used to place an object and to retrieve an object. This is achieved by placing an object retrieval mechanism at one end region of... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6802482 | Overboot for a bi-pod adapter An overboot device is provided for increasing a foot print of a foot portion of a bi-pod firearm support. The overboot preferably comprises a base having a cone projecting therefrom and a cylinder axially extending from the cone. A plurality of fingers axially exten... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6712781 | Self-contained limb and cast support device A self-contained limb and cast support device that is incorporated into the limb cast upon application of said cast and the second being a self-contained limb and cast support device that is not incorporated into the limb cast for use in instances where the cast is ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6708705 | Braking cane There is a walking cane, for supporting and balancing a user, and allowing a user to retard forward motion. The walking cane includes a base, having a wheel rotatably coupled thereto. The cane further includes a braking member, coupled to and positioned relatively a... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6651684 | Free standing cane According to the present invention, there is provided a cane including a handle, a hollow shaft, and a stand mechanism for standing the cane in an upright position upon its shaft. The stand mechanism is releasably retractable from within the hollow shaft ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6634608 | Walking aid stabilizing apparatus A walking aid stabilizing device that is useful for stabilizing walking aids when a user in travels over compressible and uneven areas and substances. The stabilizing device includes at least one entirely exteriorly mountable fastener for enabling the app... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6494919 | Crutch device A prosthetic device for use with lower limb injuries, the device having a lower limb supporting platform and stabilizing brackets adjustably mounted on an upright leg member that is designed for efficient transfer of a user's weight through the hip, the u... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6488042 | Walking cane having a multifunctional, expandable handle A walking cane having a multifunctional handle, where the handle, which outwardly appears to be a conventional handle, is comprised of articulating elements which can be rotated outwardly, therein transforming the handle into a tripod like structure. The ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6394116 | Illuminated walking assistance apparatus An illuminated walking assistance apparatus in the form of a staff having a light pipe in the lower portion thereof which provides diffused illumination in the immediate vicinity of the apparatus and at the same time, a bright light visible for a substant... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6390109 | Pole provided with a quick-releasing interchangeable lateral support extension The object of the invention is a pole provided with a quick-releasing interchangeable lateral support extension, especially a walking, skiing, alpine skiing or other sports pole. Around the lower end of the pole (1) is injection molded a sleeve socket (2)... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6386216 | Cane and grasping device An upper tubular member is telescoped within a lower sleeve or sheath having a cane foot at its lowermost end. The sleeve is adjustably set along the member to set the length of the cane by a detent assembly employing a pawl and aperture arrangement. An a... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6374841 | Flexibly elastic tip for stick use and stick shod with the same An object of the invention is to provide a tip for stick use without any movable portion and any sliding portion, which is monolithically formed to be flexibly deformable having a restoring function as well as a simple constitution, and a stick shod with ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6361515 | Walker The invention comprises a walker having a frame which provides a bottom and sides. Apertures are provided in the bottom, and a sole piece is positionable adjacent the outer surface of the bottom of the frame in a manner such that parts of the sole piece e... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6286529 | Shock absorber for crutches A device is provided for absorbing shock during use of crutches wherein are provided two telescopic tubes (6, 7) which, on the one hand, make possible adjusting the effective height of the crutch and, on the other hand, absorb the impact of the crutch to ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6279592 | Flexibly elastic and light reflective tip for sticks The object of the present invention is to provide a flexibly elastic and light reflective tip for stick use, which improves the safety in use of a stick. In the present invention, this object is attained by providing an irregular reflecting surface on the... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6230726 | Walking aid A walking aid (1) for attachment to a leg (2) of a walking stick or crutch, comprises a foot plate (3), and an attachment device in the form of a rubber molding (6) for attaching the foot plate (3) to the leg (2). The foot plate (3) and the attachment dev... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6220262 | Rod-shaped tool A walking stick (10) has a rod-shaped shaft portion (14), a grip portion (15) formed at one end portion of the rod-shaped shaft portion (4) and a tip portion (16) formed at the other end portion of the rod-shaped shaft portion (14), and is structured such... | 04/24/2001 |
