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A new step assisting device for assisting a person in ascending or descending stairs or steps. The inventive device includes an adjustable size support base including first and second base portions adjustably secured to each other. First and second support feet are connected to the first base portio

A new step assisting device for assisting a person in ascending or descending stairs or steps. The inventive device includes an adjustable size support base including first and second base portions adjustably secured to each other. First and second support feet are connected to the first base portion and the second base portion and are adjustable relative thereto in order to adjust the height of the support base. An adjustable handle is pivotally attached to the support base in order to make it easier to use the device, and the handle is biased by a spring to a generally vertical position.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A device for assisting a person in traveling up and down stairs, comprising:an adjustable size support base including first and second base portions, means for connecting the first base portion and the second base portion to each other in order to permit adjustment of the first base

[ I claim:] [1.] A device for assisting a person in traveling up and down stairs, comprising:an adjustable size support base including first and second base portions, means for connecting the first base portion and the second base portion to each other in order to permit adjustment of the first base portion and the second base portion relative to each other so as to adjust the size of the support base;a first support foot releasably connected to the first base portion and a second support foot releasably connected to the second base portion, said first and second support feet adapted for supporting the support base upon a supporting surface; anda handle pivotally attached to the support base, and means for biasing the handle to a generally perpendicular position relative to the support base.