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An improved walking assistance device which is also specifically adapted for traversing stairs comprises a rigid intertwined open framework supported by a front and rear pair of legs which permit the device to span multi steps in a stairway. The open framework includes forwardly extending arm rails

An improved walking assistance device which is also specifically adapted for traversing stairs comprises a rigid intertwined open framework supported by a front and rear pair of legs which permit the device to span multi steps in a stairway. The open framework includes forwardly extending arm rails parallel to the slope of the stairs. Other arm rails support a sling seat for the user person. The device is fitted with appropriate hinges for folding reduction in overall size for more convenient portability.

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A walking assistance device particularly adapted to assisting a user in ascending or descending a stairway having a plurality of steps, said device comprising in combination: (a) a light weight easily portable open end encircling framework; (b) said framework having a pair of front leg supports spac

A walking assistance device particularly adapted to assisting a user in ascending or descending a stairway having a plurality of steps, said device comprising in combination: (a) a light weight easily portable open end encircling framework; (b) said framework having a pair of front leg supports spaced by a first lateral distance and a pair of rear leg supports spaced by a second lateral distance; (c) a part of said frame defining a first set of parallel spaced apart side handrails for the user of said device to grasp when said device is on a substantially flat surface; (d) a further part of said frame projecting in the open end direction of said framework such that a second set of parallel spaced apart handrails is provided, said second set of handrails being vertically lower than said first set of handrails, said second set of handrails being sized and located for the user of said device to grasp when ascending or descending the stairway; (e) said pair of front legs being spaced from said pair of rear legs such that said device spans at least three steps when used to ascend or descend the stairway; and (f) said open end framework provides continuous support by encircling the user of said device on three sides when in use on a flat surface or a stairway.