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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146614 | Beverage holder attachment for crutch A beverage holder attachment for a crutch has an annular cup holder portion and two molded C-shaped protrusions for snapping onto two side rails of a crutch. The cup holder has a vertical slot on the outside to accommodate a handle of a mug or cup. The cup holder si... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146615 | Crutch device with leg support A crutch device adapted for use as a leg support featuring a crutch frame with an underarm pad, a handle, and a bottom shaft; a leg support bar pivotally attached to the shaft, the leg support bar can move between a vertical position wherein the leg support bar is p... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7537017 | Shoulder support assembly for an adjustable multi-purpose crutch The invention is a shoulder support for a crutch having a pair of upper tubes that slide inside a pair of lower tubes. The shoulder support includes tube caps that are supported at a top of the upper tubes and a channel section positioned between the tube caps and a... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7490618 | Forearm crutch padded cover A forearm crutch cover that provides padding in the forearm cradle to increase the comfort of the user and covers the pivoting attachment junction that attaches the forearm cradle to the pole of the forearm crutch to help prevent injury or damage caused at the pivot... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7395829 | Shock absorber crutch and shock absorber kit A shock absorber conversion kit, for a crutch of the type having a tubular main body and an extension member secured to and fitting within the main body, the kit having a first abutment attachable to the main body, a second abutment attachable to the extension membe... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7364560 | Ambulatory hip fixation-traction splint frame An ambulatory hip fixation-traction splint frame includes a supporting frame having an upper end arranged for positioning below an armpit of a treated patient and a lower end arranged for positioning below a hip portion of the treated patient, and a side splint asse... | 04/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7357139 | Stair-adjustable crutch A stair-adjustable crutch characterized by an adjusting cuff having a cone with an elongated or extended, flared and offset lip and lip receptacle provided in the crutch foot to facilitate selective angular adjustment of the crutch foot and frame from an aligned con... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350531 | Adjustable crutch A adjustable crutch, cane or similar walking aid for assisting everyday movement for temporarily injured and even permanently handicapped persons, the crutch having telescoping crutch tubes encasing a locking gas spring crutches which can instantaneously and control... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347215 | Ergonomic crutches An improved forearm or under arm crutch. The crutch features an extension which slides horizontally out of one of the handles and solidly connects to the tip of the other handle to form a stable seat where the user can rest. The crutch also features shock absorbing ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334592 | Rolling cane A cane having a base having at least one wheel, a substantially vertical member connected to the base, a brake within the vertical member, the brake including at least one actuator and a brake pad and a hand grip proximate the actuator wherein the brake is engageabl... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7303537 | Ambulation assistance device An ambulation assistance device is provided with a leg support that releasably secures to an individual's leg and supports the leg in a positively flexed position. An elongated pylon extends downwardly from the leg support and may be hinged at the point of connectio... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7258401 | Portable chair and method of use thereof A portable chair and method of use thereof, wherein the chair comprises a seating portion, a support pole and a strap that secures the chair to a fixed object, such as a tree or post. The chair further comprises a section of material utilized as a seat, wherein the ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255120 | Mobility-aid apparatus and method with cores having negative draft Apparatuses and methods assist in mobility of a person. According to an embodiment of the invention, a device for enhancing mobility of a physically-impaired person comprises: a first member that comprises an elongated portion; and a second member that is configured... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252105 | Rolling cane, walker-trainer, shopper with automatic braking A lightweight metal or plastic framework which has a handle (11) at the top of a vertical shaft (12) with built in arms (13,14) below the handle and a bottom shaft (15) attached to the end of the vertical shaft (12). The said botto... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243667 | Crutch bag A crutch has dual spaced apart upright struts, each providing vertically spaced apart fastener receivers. A sleeve of a flexible and elastic material has an open top and bottom rims. A side wall of the sleeve converges downwardly with the open top rim larger than th... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7222633 | Ergonomic support staff apparatus An ergonomic support staff apparatus for supporting a user upon a surface is provided. The apparatus generally includes a longitudinally extended support member having upper and lower portions, and an intermediate shaft portion extending therebetween. The apparatus ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204262 | Forearm crutch padded cover A forearm crutch cover that provides padding in the forearm cradle to increase the comfort of the user and covers the pivoting attachment junction that attaches the forearm cradle to the pole of the forearm crutch to help prevent injury or damage caused at the pivot... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7104271 | Ergonomic collapsible crutch An ergonomic collapsible crutch that may have a shock absorbing device, used to facilitate walking. The crutch has only one supporting member in place of two. The supporting member is ergonomically designed. The hand grip is configured to reduce stress on a patient.... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087002 | Exercise cane An exercise cane that can be used for mobility, but it is also constructed for use as an exercise device while walking or jogging. The cane also includes optional features such as a battery operated light, a storage compartment, a drinking bottle with a container th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7069940 | Structure of a crutch A crutch has an adjustable crosspiece between two upright tube portions thereof, which includes a main body having tunnels lengthways extending along two end portions, two engaging pins respectively in the tunnels, springs for making the pins project out from the tu... | 07/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7007704 | Convertible walking aid A convertible cane assembly comprises a pair of canes which can be used separately by a cane user. The canes include connections for securing the canes in side-by-side relation to provide a single cane which can be used in a normal manner. An important feature of th... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6959716 | Ergonomically designed walker A bicycle seat supported generally by a tubular V-shaped configuration with an offset seat post to allow for padded leg cradle supports, padded handles and adjusting handle grip bars. The bottom of the ergonomically designed offset walker frame has an adjustable rub... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6932096 | Modified crutch with three mode lower leg/foot support The present invention relates to an ordinary crutch modified with a straight support which may be formed from a solid, lightweight tubular member, said support connected at one end to near the bottom portion of the crutch and with a bicycle pedal-like cushion on the... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932095 | Crutch support system A crutch support system including a pair of crutches is disclosed. Each crutch includes a pair of support shafts. Each support shaft includes a plurality of hand grip adjustment holes and a seat support pin received in hand grip adjustment holes in each support shaf... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6913587 | Adjustable support The present invention provides an adjustable support that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable. The adjustable support may have two to three telescoping members that ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6802326 | Crutch with height-adjustable grip A crutch 1 has vertical support pipes 2,3, a slider 10 slidably mounted on the support pipes 2,3, a grip 11 mounted on the slider 10, and a slider support system 12 for supporting the slider 10. The slider supp... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6655400 | Height-adjusting medical crutch A height-adjusting medical crutch having a fixed globe (6) whose center is penetrated so that a middle bottom frame (4) can pass therethrough, a side frame (8), a rivet (10) which fixes a fixed globe (6) on a lower part of the side frame (8) and the middl... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6634531 | Pockets for attachment to ambulatory AIDS, strollers, backpacks and child carriers The pocket system provides easy attachment to a variety of support surfaces, such as crutches, walkers, backpacks, etc. The system has at least one pocket having an open end to receive articles. At least one pocket securing member is attached to the back ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6561206 | Crutch coupling system A crutch coupling system for holding two crutches in a static relationship with respect to each other. The crutch coupling system includes a first coupling assembly, which is connected to a first walking aid and provides a magnetic force for facilitating ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6491050 | Leg support for crutch A leg support for attachment to a crutch for supporting the affected leg of a user, and having a cushioned upper surface. The support is preferably adjustable to a variety of heights on the crutch, and adjustable to position the cushioned upper member at ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6470900 | Crutch platform attachment A conventional crutch which has an attachment having a forearm support handled platform extending outwardly from the crutch. A stabilizer brace secured to the crutch's up rights receives the platform and a fold over covering tab on the brace may be used i... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6453920 | Walking assistance device incorporating gas storage vessel comprising a polymeric container system for pressurized fluids A walking assistance device, for example, a walking cane, a walking crutch, or walker includes a gas storage vessel for providing an ambulatory supply of medicinal gas for a user of the device. The gas storage vessel is formed from a plurality of polymeri... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6397868 | Seat suspended between crutches A seat suspended between two crutches in the manner of a sling, to provide the user of the crutches with a place to rest. The seat is attached to both crutches of a pair of crutches used by an individual needing crutches. The seat is attached by one or mo... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6386217 | Axillary crutch An assistive device for persons with an injured or disabled leg includes a main body comprising a crutch to which is pivotally attached a supporting structure. To assist the person in walking, the device can be used as crutch in the known manner, and the ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6378541 | Ergonomic crutch A crutch adapted to be used by a person has a vertical post with a loop formed in the center portion. An underarm support member is connected to the top of the post. The upper portion of the post above the loop is offset from the lower portion below the l... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6356210 | Portable safety mechanism with voice input and voice output A portable safety mechanism housed in a cane, a walking stick or a belt-carried housing. In each of such embodiments, the portable safety mechanism includes a processor, a transmitter, a receiver, and an outside image sensor or scanner, a warning device s... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6314977 | Adjustable height handgrip for a crutch An orthopedic crutch is provided which has a parallel vertical support members which oppose a central longitudinal axis of the crutch. The support member include apertures on the opposing surfaces to form parallel pairs of apertures. An adjustable hand cr... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6305395 | Apparatus enabling disabled persons to walk An apparatus enabling disabled persons to walk, comprising a rigid elliptic jacket (1) abutting against and supported by wearer's pelvis, attached to the movement direction change mechanism (2), open in its rear portion and provided with a lock (4), where... | 10/23/2001 |
