IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0229120
(2002-08-28)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Ennals, Stella G.
- Marshall, Sr., James L.
- Loeffler, Richard A.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis, L.L.P.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
25 |
초록
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A multipurpose carrying tray includes a housing for containing items. The housing includes a top surface and a support base wherein the top surface has a depth. A drawer is disposed within the housing below the top surface of the housing. The drawer is smaller in depth than the depth of the top surf
A multipurpose carrying tray includes a housing for containing items. The housing includes a top surface and a support base wherein the top surface has a depth. A drawer is disposed within the housing below the top surface of the housing. The drawer is smaller in depth than the depth of the top surface and is disposed above the support base. At least one opening in the top surface is provided so that an item can be placed through the top surface and supported by the support base. The tray is designed to be connected to a walker, and may be designed to be removable. By having an ability to remove the tray, the fold-up portability of the walker is retained.
대표청구항
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1. A tray for a walker, comprising:a housing for containing items, said housing including a top surface and a support base, said top surface having a depth;said housing comprising first and second attachment portions for affixing the tray to the walkera drawer disposed within said housing below said
1. A tray for a walker, comprising:a housing for containing items, said housing including a top surface and a support base, said top surface having a depth;said housing comprising first and second attachment portions for affixing the tray to the walkera drawer disposed within said housing below said top surface of said housing, said drawer being smaller in depth than said depth of said top surface and being disposed above said support base, said drawer including at least one compartment for holding a first item, wherein the at least one compartment for securing the first item therein and preventing the first item from moving to other positions within the drawer;at least one opening in said top surface so that a second item can be placed through said top surface and supported by said support bases;wherein the at least one compartment is a plate disposed inside the drawer, said plate being disposed horizontally and including at least one aperture for placing the first item. 2. The tray of claim 1, wherein said top surface includes a peripheral flange around an edge of said top surface. 3. The tray of claim 1, wherein said top surface includes a peripheral flange around an entire edge of said top surface. 4. The tray of claim 1, wherein the first item may be a pill bottle. 5. The tray of claim 1, wherein said at least one plate include a plurality of holes for supporting pill bottles. 6. The tray of claim 1, wherein said at least one plate including first and second plates disposed horizontally in said drawer, said first plate disposed on a first side of said drawer, and said second plate being disposed on a second, opposite side of said drawer, each of said first and second plates including a plurality of holes for supporting pill bottles. 7. The tray of claim 6, wherein a central compartment is disposed between said first and second plates for placing additional items. 8. The tray of claim 1, wherein said first attachment portion and said second attachment portion are U-shaped brackets disposed on a bottom surface of said support base. 9. A walker with a removable tray, comprising:a walker with a frame having plural legs in spaced apart relation and at least one handle portion at an upper end thereof;a removable tray, said removable tray including first and second attachment portions for affixing the tray to the walker, said removable tray being completely removable from the walker such the walker can be used without the tray;a support bar disposed between said legs, said first attachment portion being affixed to said support bar for supporting said tray at a first end of said tray;an elastic cord for securing said tray in a substantially horizontal position for supporting an object, said elastic cord securing the tray at a second end of said tray, said elastic cord extending between the said legs of said walker and attaching to said legs via hooks located at ends of said elastic cord, said elastic cord being secured about said second attachment portion. 10. The walker of claim 9, wherein said walker is of a hemi-cane design. 11. The walker of claim 9, wherein said first and second attachment portions are U-shaped. 12. The walker of claim 9, wherein said tray includes a housing for containing items, said housing including a top surface and a support base, said top surface having a depth, a drawer disposed within said housing below said top surface of said housing, said drawer being smaller in depth than said depth of said top surface and being disposed above said support base, and at least one opening in said top surface so that a first item can be placed through said top surface and supported by said support base. 13. The walker of claim 9, wherein the walker is collapsible. 14. A hemi-cane walker and tray assembly, comprising:a hemi-cane for users who lost mobility on one side of their body;a removable tray secured to said hemi-cane, said tray including a compartment for securing at least one item therein; andattachment devi ce for attaching the tray to the hemi-cane which allows users to detach the tray from the hemi-cane with one hand;wherein the attachment device includes an elastic cord and the tray includes a first bracket for attachment to a portion of said hemi-cane and a second bracket for attachment to said elastic cord. 15. The hemi-cane walker and tray assembly of claim 14, wherein the elastic cord includes a hook disposed at each end of said elastic cord for securing the second bracket between two legs of said hemi-cane. 16. The hemi-cane walker and tray assembly of claim 15, wherein said hemi-cane includes at least one hole in each of said two legs for attaching the hooks to said hemi-cane.
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