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...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8439057 | Walking stick A walking stick (10) having a shaft (12) having a first portion (34) and a second portion (36) received within the first portion (34) such that the second portion (36) can slide relative to the first portion (34). A f... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8424548 | Electrical shock defensive walking cane A combination ambulatory assistance and electrical shock defensive device includes an elongated body of adjustable length and having a hand grip at one end thereof and a foot pad at a generally opposite end thereof. A high-voltage power unit is associated with the b... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8408223 | Removable sanitary cover for canes, walkers, crutches, and the like A removable sanitary cover for a leg extremity of a cane, walker, crutch, and the like, to reduce dirt and contaminants coming into from outdoors or dirty environment into an indoor or sanitary area. The sanitary cover includes a base and at least one sidewall that ... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8387638 | Walking device An improved walking device is disclosed wherein the walking device comprises an elongated body that is more than one foot in length, a movable arm coupled to the elongated body, a power source, and a first sensor, and wherein the first sensor is capable of detecting... | 03/05/2013 |
| 8381748 | Walking and pickup stick A combined walking and pickup stick includes a shaft, pickup mechanism and actuator assembly. The actuator assembly controls configuration of the stick as either a walking stick or a pickup stick and also controls operation of the pickup stick. The stick has an adju... | 02/26/2013 |
| 8375967 | Walking aid with irritant dispenser A walking aid with irritant dispenser includes a shaft having upper and lower ends and defining a hollow chamber configured to contain an irritant. A compressed air cartridge is positioned in the shaft in fluid communication with the chamber. A trigger is operativel... | 02/19/2013 |
| 8356614 | Self defense spray walking stick and methodology of operating same One possible embodiment could be a self-defense walking stick and a process of operating same, the stick comprising of a shaft having two ends, a first end and a second end; a grip having a body with a top end and a bottom end, the top end having a top aperture conn... | 01/22/2013 |
| 8316870 | Crutch decoration The present invention provides crutch decorations that when applied to a crutch form a substantially flat surface between two opposing crutch columns. The flat surface is optimally used for placing printed advertising, designs, pictures, and the like, on the crutch.... | 11/27/2012 |
| 8245719 | Walker with removable combined utility tray and seat A walker with a tubular frame assembly has a pair of inverted U-shaped frame members each having a pair of legs. A front cross bar is attached to the frame members to maintain them in an upright position. A pair of side braces extend between the legs of the frame me... | 08/21/2012 |
| 8215325 | Calf, ankle, foot, or leg rest for cane and cane with device attached A calf, ankle, foot, or leg rest device which can be snapped onto a cane for use or snapped off when only the use of the cane is desired. The invention also encompasses the combination cane and rest device. Many people who either have a permanent leg, knee, or foot ... | 07/10/2012 |
| 8151812 | Sit down and stand up walker with seat assembly A sit down and stand up walker for assisting a user during walking and when not walking in a standing, partially standing or sitting positions with partial or full weight bearing support and with means to change from standing, partially standing to sitting positions... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8122900 | Cane with grasping device The cane with grasping device provides a cane that has a selectively exposed pair of spring jaws disposed downwardly within the stationary stalk of the device 10 to selectively gasp a given object. The stationary stalk of the device is disposed downwardly fro... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8087421 | Illuminated apparatus for assisting movement An illuminated apparatus for assisting movement is provided that is able to illuminate surface areas upon which one walks, hikes, skis, skates, runs, reads from, signals, examines or studies. The illuminated apparatus for assisting movement may provide both broad an... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7992583 | Reconfigurable, modular, two-in-one walking support system There is provided a modular walking support system separable into two independently functioning walking supports, typically cane-like structures. Fastening elements hold the two walking supports together in a unitary walking support until two independent supports ma... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7984723 | Self-standing walking cane A walking cane that can be stored in a novel manner is provided. The walking cane may include a non-articulating handle portion and a shaft portion extending from the handle portion. The handle portion is shaped in such a manner as to allow the walking cane to be se... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7967021 | Multipurpose stretching/exercise cane A multipurpose exercise cane having a top end that is similar in construction to that of a typical crutch and the bottom end includes a detachable foot. However, it further incorporates an improved hand grip on the top end for ease of use while walking. More importa... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963294 | Assistive walker apparatus An assistive walker for assisting a user in going on foot and for reinforcing recommended walker use technique includes a walker frame including opposed leading and trailing ends formed between opposed handled and footed ends and that together define a user-receivin... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7921861 | Adjustable lighted walking aid An adjustable lighted walking aid adapted to be used in low light or dark areas is disclosed and may include a cane having a front light for illuminating obstacles being encountered in front of the user and a back light for simultaneously illuminating the area proxi... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921860 | Combined jazzy stick purse assembly and associated method A combined jazzy stick carrying case assembly includes a plurality of top pockets located about a top section of a carrying case and situated exterior of an outermost surface of the carrying case. A plurality of bottom pockets are located about a bottom section of t... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7900644 | Walking stick for collecting fecal matter This invention provides an improved way in which dog feases can be picked up from outside areas and be exposed. The apparatus consists of a light and well balanced walking cane or stick with a cup attached at the lower end of the cane. Inside the cup is an auger tha... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7836904 | Walking cane apparatus The walking cane apparatus securely carries a portable device within or without a case. Any appropriate portable device may be transported, including but not limited to such items as a cell phone, a blood pressure monitor, a media player, and a blood sugar monitor, ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7784479 | Adjustable lighted walking aid An adjustable lighted walking aid adapted to be used in low light or dark areas is disclosed and may include a cane having a front light for illuminating obstacles being encountered in front of the user and a back light for simultaneously illuminating the area proxi... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7775228 | Personal easy lifting device A personal easy lifting device has mounting units with adjustable legs forward of handle members and supports to facilitate positioning forward aspects of the supports in close proximity to a firm edge of an article of furniture with which the device is to be used t... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7775227 | Ambulatory aid with step counter A step-counting ambulatory aid having a ground-contacting surface, which aid comprises a pressure-sensitive switch on the ground-contacting surface and a data recorder located elsewhere on the aid, wherein the pressure-sensitive switch is activated upon contact of t... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7686025 | Beach cane flip-flop system A sole has forward and rearward ends and lateral side edges. The sole has an upper and a lower surface with a periphery. A forward extent and a rearward extent each constitute a minority of the length of the sole. A central extent is provided between the forward and... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7654275 | Safety cane The present invention is a Cane/walking aid that provides the user with many security features along with mobility support. The cane/walking aid can be placed under the doorknob to secure the door(s) as a door-jamming device. The cane/walking aid will provide balanc... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7637273 | Reconfigurable, modular, two-in-one walking support system There is provided a modular walking support system separable into two independently functioning walking supports, typically cane-like structures. Fastening elements hold the two walking supports together in a unitary walking support until two independent supports ma... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7614414 | Convertible crutches Devices and methods are presented to provide a seating area on a common crutch. The convertible seat is low profile and maintained flat on a side of the crutch until needed. It may be opened easily and placed flat on the floor to provide the user with a convenient s... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7513268 | Krutch klip and kup This invention is a steel tempered wire approximately 3/16″ in diameter bent to form a clip to hold papers, files, or any item normally carried by hand. The clip has enough tension to hold the items snugly against a crutch so the individual can use both hands to n... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7509966 | Step-up device A step-up assist device having a base with an extendable and retractable platform, an actuator operably engaged with linkage connected to the platform, the linkage configured to extend and retract the platform upon operation of the actuator. ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7490617 | Step extending apparatus A step-extending device is adapted for use in association with a walker to ascend or descend a stairway. The step-extending device may employ a first base and a second base, each of which is adapted to receive legs of a walker upon respective upper surfaces. The dev... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7418972 | Magnetic attachment for a walking cane A magnetic attachment is disclosed to be coupled to a conventional walking cane at the handle end thereof that is grasped by the hand of a user. By turning the cane upside down, the magnetic attachment at the handle end can be moved into contact with a magnetic obje... | 09/02/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7377285 | Walker A walker is disclosed having two sets of handles positioned for rising from and lowering to a seated position in addition to serving as a walking aid. The walker comprises a frame having a front section comprising a pair of front vertical supports and a rigid cross-... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370660 | Oxygen bottle carrier appliance A carrier for retaining an oxygen bottle said carrier comprising a flexible open-top container adapted for maintaining a close fitting relationship with an oxygen bottle, said container including an upper mouth portion made at least partially from a stiff material t... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367347 | Portable stabilizer apparatus for a standing passenger A portable stabilizer apparatus is provided for a standing passenger who is standing below a ceiling in a mass transit vehicle; and the portable stabilizer apparatus includes a handle assembly which includes a hand grip region, a finger-operated latch member, and an... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367700 | Safety whip mast At least one embodiment of the invention pertains to a whip mast including a rod, a flag at one end of the rod and a luminescent element wound or spiraled around the rod. The luminescent element may be coupled to the rod to provide illumination, light, and/or glow t... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364056 | Apparatus for wearing socks An apparatus for aiding in wearing on a sock is disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a base having proximate and distal ends; an elongated caddy having a U-shape cross-section, a first end of said caddy being connected to the base at a location close to its d... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363931 | Walker with lifting arms A system for assisting a seated person to stand that may include a walker and a lifting arm attached to the walker that extends in an approximate vertical direction from the walker. The walker may include two front legs and two rear legs, and the lifting arm may ext... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360548 | Combination grasping device and walking cane with detachable base Provided herewith is a walking cane device that converts into a tool for grasping items out of the normal reach of an individual. The device comprises two vertical members, pivotably connected to each other. One end of the device is a handle end and the other end is... | 04/22/2008 |
