Removable sanitary cover for canes, walkers, crutches, and the like
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A45B-003/00
A45B-009/04
출원번호
US-0833558
(2010-07-09)
등록번호
US-8408223
(2013-04-02)
발명자
/ 주소
Brown, Lemmell F.
출원인 / 주소
Brown, Lemmell F.
대리인 / 주소
Graham & Dunn PC
인용정보
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3인용 특허 :
17
초록▼
A removable sanitary cover for a leg extremity of a cane, walker, crutch, and the like, to reduce dirt and contaminants coming into from outdoors or dirty environment into an indoor or sanitary area. The sanitary cover includes a base and at least one sidewall that together form an enclosure having
A removable sanitary cover for a leg extremity of a cane, walker, crutch, and the like, to reduce dirt and contaminants coming into from outdoors or dirty environment into an indoor or sanitary area. The sanitary cover includes a base and at least one sidewall that together form an enclosure having an opening generally opposite of the base. The sanitary cover also includes a closure positioned generally circumferentially about the enclosure at the at least one sidewall near the opening. In use, the sanitary cover is positioned about a distal end of the leg extremity of the cane, walker, crutch, and the like, with the closure keeping the sanitary cover in place relative to leg extremity until the sanitary cover is removed through an external force. The closure may be an elastic band, drawstring or other closure means. An optional skid-resistant material may be added or otherwise incorporated into an outer surface of the base.
대표청구항▼
1. A method of reducing introduction of contaminants into an indoor environment from users of canes, walkers, and crutches that use such devices indoors and outdoors for the purpose of providing stability in movement or standing, the method comprising: using the cane, walker, or crutch such that the
1. A method of reducing introduction of contaminants into an indoor environment from users of canes, walkers, and crutches that use such devices indoors and outdoors for the purpose of providing stability in movement or standing, the method comprising: using the cane, walker, or crutch such that the distal end makes substantially planar contact with an outdoor ground surface that is exposed to contaminants;providing at least one removable sanitary cover having a base and at least one sidewall that forms an enclosure made from a non rigid material having an opening opposite of the base, wherein the enclosure is of a size and shape to accommodate a distal end of a leg extremity of a cane, walker, or crutch, and said enclosure further including a closure positioned substantially circumferentially about the enclosure at the at least one sidewall near the opening; said base further comprises an outer surface that has skid resistant properties;covering the distal end of the leg extremity of a cane, walker, or crutch with the sanitary cover such that the base covers the distal end of the leg extremity, which is inserted within the enclosure through its opening when a user brings the cane, walker, or crutch into an indoor environment having been outdoors or in a dirty environment and closing the closure about the distal end prior to entering an indoor location having an indoor ground surface; andusing the walker, cane, or crutch such that the covered distal end makes substantially planar contact with the indoor ground surface. 2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the at least one sanitary cover is removed by an external force from the leg extremity when the user takes the cane, walker, or crutch outside or into a dirty environment. 3. The method according to claim 1 wherein the sanitary cover is made of a material that is readily washable when removed from the leg extremity. 4. The method according to claim 1 wherein the sanitary cover closure is an elastic band. 5. The method according to claim 1 wherein the sanitary cover closure is a drawstring. 6. The method according to claim 1 wherein the sanitary cover further comprises an outer surface on the at least one sidewall having space for indicia. 7. A method of reducing introduction of contaminants into an indoor environment from users of canes, walkers, and crutches that use such devices indoors and outdoors for the purpose of providing stability for the users during movement or standing, the method comprising: providing at least one removable sanitary cover having a base and at least one sidewall that forms an enclosure made from a non-rigid material having an opening opposite of the base, wherein the enclosure is of a size and shape to accommodate a distal end of a leg extremity of a cane, walker, or crutch, and said enclosure further including a closure positioned substantially circumferentially about the enclosure at the at least one sidewall near the opening; and wherein said base has an outer surface having skid resistant properties;covering the distal end of the leg extremity of a cane, walker, or crutch with the sanitary cover such that the base covers the distal end of the leg extremity, which is inserted within the enclosure through its opening when a user brings the cane, walker, or crutch into an outdoor or dirty environment having been indoors or in a sanitary environment; and closing the closure about the distal end prior to entering an outdoor location having an outside ground surface that is exposed to contaminants; andusing the walker, cane, or crutch such that the covered distal end makes substantially planar contact with the outside ground surface. 8. The method according to claim 7 wherein the at least one sanitary cover is removed by an external force from the leg extremity when the user takes the cane, walker, or crutch indoors or into a sanitary environment.
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