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An improvement to a standard three-wheeled walker to render it usable by persons having the use of only one arm for support, moving, and braking the walker is provided. The braking system for use on two of the three wheels includes a crossbar having a brake handle mounted thereon and a section of br

An improvement to a standard three-wheeled walker to render it usable by persons having the use of only one arm for support, moving, and braking the walker is provided. The braking system for use on two of the three wheels includes a crossbar having a brake handle mounted thereon and a section of brake wire having one end connected to the brake handle. The other end of the brake wire is connected to a bifurcated "Y" brake wire connector, the ends of which are adapted to apply pressure to the tires of the respective wheels while the user still maintains control of the walker.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A walker adapted for use by persons limited to the use of one arm, said walker comprising:a lower section having a pair of similarly formed lower support members, and an upper section having a pair of upper support members, said upper support members having sleeve portion

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A walker adapted for use by persons limited to the use of one arm, said walker comprising:a lower section having a pair of similarly formed lower support members, and an upper section having a pair of upper support members, said upper support members having sleeve portions slidably received in said lower support members, said lower support members each having a tightening knob for repositioning said upper and lower support members in lockable relationship therewith,said pair of lower support members being connected by a respective pair of links in lockable relationship to each other,three transport wheels mounted on said lower support members;a braking means having a bifurcated fitting connecting a dual wire lower portion and a single wire upper portion,means connecting the lower portion of said braking means to the two rearmost ones of said wheels,a removable crossbar interconnecting the ends of said upper support members;a handle mounted in said crossbar and a single wire connecting the upper portion of said braking means to said handle and connecting to said lower portion at said bifurcated fitting for actuation of said braking means,whereby a person may, by use of one arm, control the operation and braking of said walker.