The present invention relates to the field of medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to therapeutic walkers and devices for preventing tipping of a walker during use. The inventive anti-tipping device can be retrofitted to existing walkers and has at least three or more de
The present invention relates to the field of medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to therapeutic walkers and devices for preventing tipping of a walker during use. The inventive anti-tipping device can be retrofitted to existing walkers and has at least three or more degrees of freedom relative to the walker along which the anti-tip device can be adjusted to provide for a walker with customizable safety supports.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A walker anti-tip device comprising: a support leg capable of deterring tipping of a walker during use; and an attachment bracket for attaching the support leg to a leg of the walker; wherein, when installed on the walker, the bracket has one or more joints individually
The invention claimed is: 1. A walker anti-tip device comprising: a support leg capable of deterring tipping of a walker during use; and an attachment bracket for attaching the support leg to a leg of the walker; wherein, when installed on the walker, the bracket has one or more joints individually or cooperatively capable of providing for rotational, vertical, and pivotal adjustment of the support leg relative to the walker into a fixed position prior to traversal of the walker across a surface for walking; and wherein the fixed position is capable of remaining fixed during traversal of the walker across a surface for walking; and wherein the fixed position provides the support leg in a position capable of deterring tipping of the walker during traversal of the walker across a surface for walking. 2. The device according to claim 1 further comprising a base for the support leg, wherein the base is capable of providing additional adjustment of the support leg. 3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the base is capable of providing adjustment of the support leg by way of a screw-type, ball-and-socket-type, pivot-type, pin-and-hole-type, or spring-loaded-type connection with the support leg, or combinations thereof. 4. An anti-tip device for a walker comprising: a support leg capable of deterring tipping of a walker during use; an attachment bracket for attaching the support leg to the walker; wherein, when installed on the walker, the bracket has one or more joints individually or cooperatively capable of providing for rotational, vertical, and pivotal adjustment of the support leg relative to the walker into a fixed position prior to traversal of the walker across a surface for walking; and wherein the fixed position is capable of remaining fixed during traversal of the walker across a surface for walking; and wherein the fixed position provides the support leg in a position capable of deterring tipping of the walker during traversal of the walker across a surface for walking; and wherein the bracket comprises structure for attaching the bracket to the walker having pin-and-hole-type height adjustable walker legs and the structure is capable of being positioned on the walker legs between two of the holes without obstructing the holes. 5. The device according to claim 4 further comprising a base for the support leg, wherein the base is capable of providing additional adjustment of the support leg. 6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the base is capable of providing adjustment of the support leg by way of a screw-type, ball-and-socket-type, pivot-type, or spring-loaded-type connection with the support leg, or combinations thereof. 7. A walker comprising an anti-tip device comprising: a support leg capable of deterring tipping of the walker during use; an attachment bracket attaching the support leg to the walker; wherein, when installed on the walker, the bracket has one or more joints individually or cooperatively capable of providing for rotational, vertical, and pivotal adjustment of the support leg relative to the walker into a fixed position prior to traversal of the walker across a surface for walking; and wherein the fixed position is capable of remaining fixed during traversal of the walker across a surface for walking; and wherein the fixed position provides the support leg in a position capable of deterring tipping of the walker during traversal of the walker across a surface for walking. 8. The walker according to claim 7 further comprising a base for the support leg, wherein the base is capable of providing additional adjustment of the support leg. 9. The walker according to claim 8, wherein the base is capable of providing adjustment of the support leg by way of a screw-type, ball-and-socket-type, pivot-type, pin-and-hole-type, or spring-loaded-type connection with the support leg, or combinations thereof. 10. The walker according to claim 7 further comprising pin-and-hole-type height adjustable walker legs and wherein the attachment bracket comprises structure capable of being positioned on any one of the walker legs between two of the holes without obstructing the holes. 11. The walker according to claim 10, wherein the bracket is attached to a leg of the walker in a fixed position. 12. The walker according to claim 10, wherein the bracket is capable of releasable engagement with a leg of the walker. 13. The walker according to claim 7, wherein the bracket is attached to a leg of the walker in a fixed position. 14. The walker according to claim 7, wherein the bracket is capable of releasable engagement with a leg of the walker.
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