Devices, systems, and methods for combining mobility and reaching aids
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A45B-003/00
B25J-003/04
A61H-003/02
B25J-001/04
A45B-003/02
A45B-009/00
A45B-007/00
출원번호
US-0285463
(2016-10-04)
등록번호
US-10058150
(2018-08-28)
발명자
/ 주소
Wood, Barbara
출원인 / 주소
Wood, Barbara
대리인 / 주소
Reichel Stohry LLP
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초록▼
Devices and systems are provided that comprise a reaching apparatus removably coupled with a mobility device such that an individual can couple, uncouple, and/or use the reaching apparatus while concurrently using the mobility device for stability and/or mobility assistance. Related devices, systems
Devices and systems are provided that comprise a reaching apparatus removably coupled with a mobility device such that an individual can couple, uncouple, and/or use the reaching apparatus while concurrently using the mobility device for stability and/or mobility assistance. Related devices, systems, and kits further comprise a sheath for coupling with a mobility device using one or more attachment means, the sheath configured to slidably receive at least part of the reaching apparatus therein. Furthermore, methods for using such devices and systems are provided, providing both retrofit options and otherwise.
대표청구항▼
1. A stability assistance system comprising: a mobility device comprising a shaft;a sheath coupled with the shaft of the mobility device via one or more couplers comprising at least one annular component such that the sheath is positioned adjacent to the shaft, the sheath comprising an elongated bod
1. A stability assistance system comprising: a mobility device comprising a shaft;a sheath coupled with the shaft of the mobility device via one or more couplers comprising at least one annular component such that the sheath is positioned adjacent to the shaft, the sheath comprising an elongated body having an open proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen in communication with at least the one open proximal end, the lumen configured to slidably receive at least part of a reaching apparatus therein; anda reaching apparatus comprising an elongated shaft, the reaching apparatus configured to grip an object and to be slidably received within or removed from the lumen of the sheath by a user while concurrently using the mobility device for stability. 2. The stability assistance system of claim 1, wherein the one or more couplers are integrally formed on the shaft of the mobility device. 3. The stability assistance system of claim 1, wherein the shaft of the mobility device comprises a leg shaft. 4. The stability assistance system of claim 1, wherein the sheath is further coupled with the shaft of the mobility device by an adhesive. 5. The stability assistance system of claim 4, wherein the at least one annular component of each of the one or more couplers comprises a first substantially annular component configured to engage the shaft of the mobility device and a second substantially annular component configured to engage the elongated body of the sheath. 6. The stability assistance system of claim 1, wherein the one or more couplers each comprise a mechanical fastener for securing the coupler around the shaft of the mobility device. 7. The stability assistance system of claim 1, wherein the reaching apparatus further comprises a light. 8. The stability assistance system of claim 1, wherein the open proximal end of the sheath comprises a funnel-shaped configuration and an indicator positioned thereon. 9. The stability assistance system of claim 1, wherein the open proximal end of the sheath comprises a funnel-shaped configuration and the reaching apparatus comprises a flexible or semi-flexible shaft. 10. A system for mounting a reaching apparatus to a mobility device, the system comprising: a sheath comprising an elongated body having an open proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen in communication with at least the open proximal end, the lumen configured to slidably receive at least part of a reaching apparatus therein;one or more means of attachment for securely coupling the sheath to a shaft of a mobility device such that the sheath is positioned adjacent to the shaft, the one or more means of attachment comprising at least one annular component; anda reaching apparatus comprising a shaft, one or more gripping components, a handle, and a deployment mechanism, wherein the reaching apparatus is configured to grip or release an object with the one or more gripping components when the deployment mechanism is triggered and to be slidably received within the lumen of the sheath. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the at least one annular component of the one or more means of attachment comprises at least two couplers, each coupler comprising a first substantially annular component configured to engage a shaft of a mobility device and a second substantially annular component configured to engage the elongated body of the sheath. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the one or more means of attachment comprises an adhesive capable of facilitating attachment of the first substantially annular component of each coupler to the shaft of a mobility device and the second substantially annular component of each coupler to the elongated body of the sheath. 13. The system of claim 11, wherein at least one of the first substantially annular component and the second substantially annular component of each coupler comprises a C-shaped configuration. 14. The system of claim 11, wherein the first substantially annular component of each coupler comprises an enclosed ring-shape configuration for slidably receiving a shaft of a mobility device and the second substantially annular component of each coupler comprises a C-shaped configuration for receiving the sheath. 15. The system of claim 10, wherein each of the one or more means of attachment comprising at least one annular component comprises at least one coupler extending from the sheath, the at least one coupler comprising a first substantially annular component configured to engage a shaft of a mobility device. 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the shaft of the mobility device comprises a leg shaft. 17. The system of claim 10, wherein the sheath is configured to be mounted to an exterior surface of a leg shaft of a mobility device by the one or more means of attachment. 18. A method of using stability assistance device comprising the steps of: providing a sheath comprising an elongated body having an open proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen in communication with at least the one open proximal end, and a reaching apparatus comprising a shaft, one or more gripping components, a handle, and a deployment mechanism, the reaching apparatus configured to grip or release an object with the one or more gripping components when the deployment mechanism is triggered and to be slidably seated within the lumen of the sheath; andcoupling the sheath with a shaft of a mobility device via one or more couplers comprising at least one annular component such that the sheath is positioned adjacent to the shaft;wherein a user can concurrently use the mobility device for stability or mobility and slidably uncouple the reaching apparatus with the lumen of the sheath.
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