IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0252349
(2002-09-23)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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A two-legged walker useful as a mobility assisting device for those temporarily or permanently disabled or infirm which is supported by the user's hand, not under the user's arms, is both lockably rigid and jointed to mimic and support the walking function of the user, is capable of multiple modes o
A two-legged walker useful as a mobility assisting device for those temporarily or permanently disabled or infirm which is supported by the user's hand, not under the user's arms, is both lockably rigid and jointed to mimic and support the walking function of the user, is capable of multiple modes of use, is adjustable in its dimensions to fit the user's height and needs, and is adjustable to support use on stairs.
대표청구항
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1. A mobility assisting device comprisinga first vertical leg,a second vertical leg,a planarizing means,a supporting crossbar, anda three state connection means,whereinsaid first vertical leg is adjustable in length,said second vertical leg is adjustable in length,said supporting crossbar is pivotal
1. A mobility assisting device comprisinga first vertical leg,a second vertical leg,a planarizing means,a supporting crossbar, anda three state connection means,whereinsaid first vertical leg is adjustable in length,said second vertical leg is adjustable in length,said supporting crossbar is pivotally connected to said first vertical leg,said supporting crossbar is pivotally connected to said second vertical leg,the length of said supporting crossbar is variable over a small range,said three state connection means connects the top of said first vertical leg to the top of said second vertical leg,said three state connection means is rotatable into any one of three stable states,the first of said three stable state is comprised of both of said vertical legs held in a planar position,the second of said three stable states is comprised of said three state connection means rotated into a counter-clockwise position relative to said planar position, andthe third of said three stable states is comprised of said three state connection means rotated into a clockwise position relative to said planar position, wherein said planarizing means comprises a locking crossbar, said locking crossbar is permanently and pivotally connected to said first vertical leg, said locking crossbar may be connected to said second vertical leg, and said vertical legs are held in a planar position when said locking crossbar is connected to said second vertical leg. 2. The mobility assisting device of claim 1 wherein said three state connection means comprises a horizontal connector. 3. A mobility assisting device comprising a first vertical leg, a second vertical leg, a planarizing means, a supporting crossbar, and a three state connection means, wherein said first vertical leg is adjustable in length, said second vertical leg is adjustable in length, said supporting crossbar is pivotally connected to said first vertical leg, said supporting crossbar is pivotally connected to said second vertical leg, the length of said supporting crossbar is variable over a small range, said three state connection means connects the top of said first vertical leg to the top of said second vertical leg, said three state connection means is rotatable into any one of three stable states, the first of said three stable states is comprised of both of said vertical legs held in a planar position, the second of said three stable states is comprised of said three state connection means rotated into a counter-clockwise position relative to said planar position, and the third of said three stable states is comprised of said three state connection means rotated into a clockwise position relative to said planar position, wherein said supporting crossbar comprises a pneumatic shock absorbing member capable of having its length resistively varied over a small portion of said supporting crossbar's overall length, said pneumatic shock absorbing member provides a first end and a second end, said pneumatic shock absorbing member is pivotally connected on said first end to said first vertical leg, and said pneumatic shock absorbing member is pivotally connected to on said second end to said second vertical leg.
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