IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0681808
(2001-06-08)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
12 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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An ambulator for assisting an individual in walking or standing includes a three-sided base disposed in close proximity to a support surface and a three-sided support structure that is mounted to the base by a pair of transversely spaced apart support posts. The support posts are telescopically cons
An ambulator for assisting an individual in walking or standing includes a three-sided base disposed in close proximity to a support surface and a three-sided support structure that is mounted to the base by a pair of transversely spaced apart support posts. The support posts are telescopically constructed so that the support structure is adjustable to the comfort of the individual. The individual is fitted with a harness and the harness is secured to the support structure by a plurality of straps. The harness and a brake for the ambulator ensures that the individual cannot fall even when the individual is supported only by the ambulator and the harness. The harness also provides a seat.
대표청구항
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1. An ambulator intended for use on a substantially horizontal support surface, comprising: a first base rail of straight configuration and elongate extent, said first base rail having a leading end and a trailing end and said first base rail disposed in a substantially horizontal plane; a firs
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An ambulator intended for use on a substantially horizontal support surface, comprising: a first base rail of straight configuration and elongate extent, said first base rail having a leading end and a trailing end and said first base rail disposed in a substantially horizontal plane; a first pair of longitudinally spaced apart wheels for supporting said first base rail, said first pair of wheels including a first forward wheel disposed near a leading end of said first base rail and a first rear wheel disposed near a trailing end of said first base rail; a first support post mounted to said first base rail, mid-length thereof, in upstanding relation thereto; a first arm support disposed in surmounting relation to said first support post, said first arm support being substantially parallel to said first base rail and said first arm support being supported at mid-length by said first support post; a second base rail of straight configuration and elongate extent, said second base rail having a leading end and a trailing end and said second base rail disposed in a substantially horizontal plane; a second pair of longitudinally spaced apart wheels for supporting said second base rail, said second pair of wheels including a second forward wheel disposed near a leading end of said second base rail and a second rear wheel disposed near a trailing end of said second base rail; a second support post mounted to said second base rail, mid-length thereof, in upstanding relation thereto; a second arm support disposed in surmounting relation to said second support post, said second arm support being substantially parallel to said second base rail and said second arm support being supported at mid-length by said second support post; a first transversely disposed rod disposed in interconnecting relation between respective leading ends of said first and second support arms, said first transversely disposed rod defining a forward end of said ambulator; and said first and second base rails, said first and second arm supports, and said first and second transversely disposed rods collectively forming a three-sided enclosure within which an individual requiring assistance in standing and walking is positioned. 2. The ambulator of claim 1, further comprising a second transversely disposed rod disposed in interconnecting relation between respective leading ends of said first and second base rails, said second transversely disposed rod being disposed in leading relation to said first transversely disposed rod so that the feet of said individual using said ambulator as a walking aid may travel beyond said forward end of said ambulator without hitting said second transversely disposed rod.3. The ambulator of claim 2, wherein said second transversely disposed rod includes a straight middle section, a first end section secured to a first end of said straight middle section, a second end section secured to a second end of said straight middle section, said first and second end sections being disposed at a common angle relative to said straight middle section, said first end section having a trailing end secured to a leading end of said first base rail and said second end section having a trailing end secured to a leading end of said second base rail.4. The ambulator of claim 2, further comprising a first bias means disposed in biasing relation between said leading end of said first base rail and said first forward wheel and a second bias means disposed in biasing relation between said leading end of said second base rail and said second forward wheel, said first and second bias means being under compression when said individual applies weight to said first transversely disposed rod.5. The ambulator of claim 4, further comprising a pair of rigid posts secured to said second transversely disposed rod in transversely spaced apart relation to one another and in depending relation to said second transversely disposed rod, said pa ir of rigid posts having a common preselected length, said preselected length spacing respective lowermost ends of said rigid posts slightly above said support surface when said first and second bias means are in repose and said rigid posts engaging said support surface and thereby preventing forward motion of said ambulator when said first and second bias means are compressed by said individual applying weight to said first transversely disposed rod.6. The ambulator of claim 1, further comprising: a harness adapted to be worn by said individual requiring assistance; said harness including a belt-shape base of adjustable length adapted to fit snugly around said individual's waist; said belt-shape base including a first plurality of loop members secured thereto along the extent of said belt-shape base; a second plurality of loop members secured to said first and second support arms; a plurality of straps, each strap having a first end releasably secured to a preselected loop member of said first plurality of loop members and having a second end releasably secured to a preselected loop member of said second plurality of loop members; whereby said individual is supported in a standing position by said plurality of straps. 7. The ambulator of claim 6, wherein each strap of said plurality of straps is adjustable in length and includes a locking means and a quick release unlocking means, and wherein each strap of said plurality of straps is taut when said individual is using said ambulator so that movement of said individual simultaneously produces a corresponding movement of the ambulator.8. The ambulator of claim 1, further comprising padding means secured to said first and second arm supports in overlying relation thereto to increase the comfort of said individual using said ambulator.9. The ambulator of claim 1, further comprising padding means secured to said first transversely disposed rod in overlying relation thereto to increase the comfort of said individual using said ambulator.10. The ambulator of claim 1, wherein said first and second support posts have a telescoped construction so that said first and second arm supports may be adjusted in height to accommodate individuals of varying height, said telescoped construction including means for locking said first and second support posts in a plurality of positions of adjustments.11. The ambulator of claim 1, further comprising first brace means for bracing said first support post and second brace means for bracing said second support post.12. The ambulator of claim 11, wherein said first brace means includes a first brace member having a forward end secured to said first support post at a preselected location in vertically spaced relation to a lowermost end of said first support post and a rearward end secured to a trailing end of said first base rail and a second brace member having a rearward end secured to said first support post at a preselected location in vertically spaced relation to a lowermost end of said first support post and a forward end secured to a leading end of said first base rail.13. The ambulator of claim 12, wherein said second brace means includes a first brace member having a forward end secured to said second support post at a preselected location in vertically spaced relation to a lowermost end of said second support post and a rearward end secured to a trailing end of said second base rail and a second brace member having a rearward end secured to said second support post at a preselected location in vertically spaced relation to a lowermost end of said second support post and a forward end secured to a leading end of said second base rail.14. The ambulator of claim 1, further comprising a third transversely disposed rod, said third transversely disposed rod disposed in interconnecting relation between respective trailing ends of said first and second support arms, said third transversely disposed rod defining a rearward end of said ambulator.15. The ambulator of claim 14, wherein said third transversely disposed rod is reasonably attached to respective trailing ends first and second support posts.16. The ambulator of claim 15, further comprising padding means secured to said third transversely disposed rod in overlying relation thereto to increase the comfort of said individual using said ambulator.
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