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A hand based weight distribution system which utilizes a knuckle support platform and knuckle support surface to allow the user to place his or her knuckles on said surface, preferably concurrently grasping a handle and thereby support part or all of the weight of the user without placing undue pres

A hand based weight distribution system which utilizes a knuckle support platform and knuckle support surface to allow the user to place his or her knuckles on said surface, preferably concurrently grasping a handle and thereby support part or all of the weight of the user without placing undue pressure on the hand of the user or the handle of the body support apparatus. Included are a knuckle support platform, knuckle support surface, support structure with a first end disposed to engage the ground.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A cane comprising: an elongated structure member with a first end disposed to engage a ground surface; a handle and a knuckle support platform mounted to the structure member proximate a second end at an approximate height to receive a hand of a user when standing, wher

The invention claimed is: 1. A cane comprising: an elongated structure member with a first end disposed to engage a ground surface; a handle and a knuckle support platform mounted to the structure member proximate a second end at an approximate height to receive a hand of a user when standing, wherein the knuckle support platform is vertically below the handle, and wherein the handle and the knuckle support platform are biased away from one another, and wherein the knuckle support platform and handle configured to collectively receive and support weight of the user. 2. A cane as recited in claim 1, and further wherein the handle is movably mounted to the elongate structure member. 3. A cane as recited in claim 1, and further wherein the handle is fixedly mounted to the structure member. 4. A cane as recited in claim 1, and further wherein the knuckle support platform includes a flexible surface. 5. A cane as recited in claim 1, and further wherein the knuckle support platform is a knuckle support, and further comprising a knuckle cushion mounted on the knuckle support. 6. A cane as recited in claim 1, and further wherein the handle is oriented approximately parallel to a direction of movement of the user. 7. A cane as recited in claim 1, wherein the handle extends along a length and wherein the elongate structure member extends along another length and wherein the another length of the elongate structure member is at least about three times the length of the handle. 8. The cane as recited in claim 1, wherein downward pressure on the handle by the user's hand overcomes the bias to engage the user's hand with the knuckle support platform. 9. A body support apparatus comprising: a structure member extending along a length between first and second opposing ends with the first end disposed to engage the ground; a handle mounted proximate to the second end of the structure member, and; a knuckle support platform mounted proximate to the second end of the structure member and extending along a long axis that is orthogonal to the length of the structure member, wherein the knuckle support platform defines a pair of knuckle support surfaces that when viewed transverse the long axis of the knuckle support platform approximate a portion of a v-shape for receiving knuckles of a user gripping the handle. 10. A body support apparatus as recited in claim 9, and further wherein the handle is movably mounted to the structure member. 11. A body support apparatus as recited in claim 9, and further wherein the handle is fixedly mounted to the structure member. 12. A body support apparatus, comprising: a structure member extending along a length between a lower end to an upper end; a handle for gripping by a user, wherein the handle is mounted to, and extends away from, the structure member proximate the upper end; and, a knuckle support platform mounted to the structure member proximate the handle, and wherein the handle and the knuckle support platform are biased away from one another. 13. The body support apparatus of claim 12, wherein a majority of the length lies between the lower end and the knuckle support platform. 14. The body support apparatus of claim 13, wherein the majority of the length is approximately equal to a length of the user's leg. 15. A body support apparatus, comprising: a structure member extending from a first ground engaging lower end to a second upper end; a handle for gripping by a user, wherein the handle is mounted to, and extends away from, the structure member proximate the second end; and, a knuckle support structure mounted to the structure member below, and extending generally parallel to, the handle, wherein the knuckle support structure defines an upper knuckle support surface that, when viewed generally transverse the handle, defines an angle for engaging a user's fist when the user grips the handle, wherein at least one of the handle and the knuckle support platform structure is moveable relative to the other of the handle and the knuckle support platform. 16. The body support apparatus of claim 15, further comprising an armpit attachment or a forearm attachment mounted to the second upper end and wherein the armpit attachment or the forearm attachment, the handle and the knuckle support apparatus are configured to collectively support body weight of the user. 17. A crutch comprising: an elongated structure member extending along a length between a first end disposed to engage a surface of the ground and an opposing second end configured to receive one of an armpit attachment or a forearm attachment; and, a handle mounted to a knuckle support platform mounted to the elongate structure member between the first and second ends in a manner which allows vertical movement between the handle and the knuckle support platform, wherein the knuckle support platform and the handle are configured to receive and support weight of a user. 18. The crutch as recited in claim 17, wherein the handle is movably mounted to the knuckle support platform member to allow the vertical movement. 19. The crutch as recited in claim 17, and further wherein the knuckle support platform defines a knuckle support surface that faces the handle and wherein the knuckle support surface is flexible. 20. The crutch as recited in claim 17, wherein the elongated structure member comprises an upper support and wherein the forearm clamp is attached to the upper support.