Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
135068000 | Crutches | 63 |
20080314426 | Multi-Stage Collapsible Crutch - Provided is a crutch that may be collapsed for storage and shipment, adjustable for different users and mitigates the affect of the enrich striking the ground. A saddle support surface is coupled to two rails that extend and slide through a handrail and a wishbone. The rails may be secured with respect to the handrail and wishbone in a variety of positions, enabling the distance between the support surface and the handgrip and the length of the crutch to be adjusted. In addition, the rails may be positioned in the handrail and wishbone such that the support surface fits against the handrail and the handrail against the wishbone. A shock tube extends from and slides through the wishbone and may be secured in a variety of positions to adjust the length of the crutch to account for different users and to minimize the length for storage and shipment. | 12-25-2008 |
20100071738 | Hand Based Weight Distribution System - 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. | 03-25-2010 |
20110005559 | Crutch Assembly - An improved crutch assembly and walking aid is provided. The crutch assembly can be retrofitted to an existing walking aid and provides spring assisted motion. The assembly includes a ball-in-socket joint and a spring operably connecting the joint to a walking aid shaft. | 01-13-2011 |
20130032185 | CANE TIP AND CANE - Provided is a cane tip which is difficult to slip, exhibiting excellent shock absorbing properties when contacted with the ground; with which the cane tip will not stick in a crevice of a stone pavement; and further, with which the influence of the supporting surface inclination can be suppressed, whereby the walking stability is assured also for an aged user; and which is also well suited for use in rehabilitation. Cane tip has a cane tip main body with leg segments radially extending from a central part, being arranged in an overall shape substantially analogous to that of the five petals of a five-petaled flower, the central part and each leg segment having an elastic structure part exerting an elastic action, a bolt inserting hole in the central part of the elastic structure part, and a bolt inserted into this bolt hole and protruded from that central part. | 02-07-2013 |
20130074893 | APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING DYNAMIC GROUND CONTACT - An apparatus for establishing dynamic ground contact is disclosed. A ground contact tip is attached to one end of an elongate member. The ground contact tip contains a connecting portion and a base portion that is opposite the connecting portion. A flexible core connects between the base portion and the connecting portion. At least one limiting ring is positioned on the flexible core. The elongate member is permitted to rotate through a range of angles while the flexible core allows the base portion to remain flat against the ground. At the maximum allowable angle, the limiting rings allow the ground contact tip to cease flexing and become rigid, so that the user can push against the ground at an angle, while the base portion remains flat against the ground. | 03-28-2013 |
20130139861 | Crutch Apparatus and Ergonomic Retrofit Handle Kit for Adjustable Crutches - In one embodiment of the invention, extension brackets are attachable to existing crutch support members in order to outwardly extend the handle location of the crutch a given distance from the vertical plane of the support members of the crutch. An extended handle is attachable between the extension brackets by way of conventional fasteners such as wing nuts and bolts. The design and implementation of the ergonomic crutch handle kit of the present invention are significantly less complicated than designs which are known to exist in the prior art. | 06-06-2013 |
20140261592 | CRUTCH WITH WHEELS - A crutch with wheels has a frame structure comprising a straight front frame part, a curved rear frame part and a strut extending between the straight front frame part and the curved rear frame part. A handle is provided in the upper part of the front frame part and a wheel is provided in the lower part of the front frame part. The upper part of the rear frame part is connected to the front frame part and a pair of wheels is provided in the lower part of the rear frame part. A tubular part is fixed to the lower part of the handle, which tubular part is detachably insertable into or over the upper end of the front frame part and in that a lower part of the tubular part is designed for connection to a ferrule when the handle is withdrawn from the front frame part. | 09-18-2014 |
20160058648 | Mobile crutch - Described herein is a mobile crutch to facilitate improved ambulation of an impaired individual. The device consists of an elongated frame of two parallel members and connecting horizontal transverse cross-members. The top horizontal cross-member positioned under the arm and provides the initial support area for the individual. Each vertical frame member is designed to extend from the area of the shoulder to the bottom length of the frame which includes wheels adjacent to the ground surface and a manually manipulated brake feature that can be employed to immobilize the crutch when ascending or descending on or over obstacles such as curbs, motorized walkways, escalators etc., or during extended periods of inactivity while standing. | 03-03-2016 |
135069000 | Extensible | 13 |
20080283103 | Lightweight single tube crutch - A height adjustable crutch includes a single tube member, a foot grip, an underarm support, and a handle. The single tube member has a central axis along which a main member, a telescoping top member, and a telescoping foot member are aligned. The top member is adjustable relative to a top end of the main member. The foot member is adjustable relative to bottom end of the main member. The foot grip is fixedly attached to the foot member, and the underarm support is fixedly attached to a top end of the top member. The underarm support is generally perpendicular to the central axis of the single tube member. The handle is fixedly attached to the main member and is offset from the central axis of the single tube such that a gap separates a central area of the handle and the main member. | 11-20-2008 |
20090101188 | Lightweight Single Tube Crutch - A height adjustable crutch includes a single tube member, a foot grip, an underarm support, and a handle. The single tube member has a central axis along which a main member, a telescoping top member, and a telescoping foot member are aligned. The top member is adjustable relative to a top end of the main member. The foot member is adjustable relative to bottom end of the main member. The foot grip is fixedly attached to the foot member, and the underarm support is fixedly attached to a top end of the top member. The underarm support is generally perpendicular to the central axis of the single tube member. The handle is fixedly attached to the main member and is offset from the central axis of the single tube such that a gap separates a central area of the handle and the main member. | 04-23-2009 |
20100186789 | Length Adjustable Crutch - An adjustable length crutch including at least one support portion to support at least a portion of the weight of a user, a leg portion associated with the at least one support portion and having a foot adapted to abut the ground in use to balance the user and a length adjustment mechanism to adjust the separation between the at least one support portion and the foot to adjust the effective length of the crutch. | 07-29-2010 |
20100200031 | Length Adjustable Crutch - An adjustable length crutch including at least one support portion to support at least a portion of the weight of a user, a leg portion associated with the at least one support portion and having a foot adapted to abut the ground in use to balance the user and a length adjustment mechanism to adjust the separation between the at least one support portion and the foot to adjust the effective length of the crutch. | 08-12-2010 |
20110061698 | ELECTRIC TELESCOPIC STICK - There is provided an electric telescopic stick of which length can be easily adjusted quickly if needed by using only one hand by providing a multiple thread screw and providing a switch on an anterior portion of a grip portion including an electric motor which rotates the multiple thread screw in the forward and reverse directions. Further, in the electric telescopic stick, since a clutch is formed between the electric motor and the multiple thread screw, overload is not applied to the motor because the clutch idles when the movable stick portion is completely elongated. Further, a user can recognize the idling state from hitting sounds generated when steel balls are hit against holes when the clutch idles. | 03-17-2011 |
20110126872 | CRUTCH - The invention provides a forearm type of crutch comprising an operatively upright staff having a ground engaging foot at one end and a transverse handle and forearm support assembly at the operatively upper end, and wherein the angle of inclination of the forearm support assembly to the staff is adjustable, wherein the angle of inclination of the forearm support assembly relative to the staff is adjustable by means of a pair of co-operating positioning portions, one being stationary relative to the staff and the other being stationary relative to the forearm support assembly and wherein the positioning portions have complementarily co-operating zones that are engagable in different angular positions of the forearm support assembly and staff to provide a desired angle of inclination of the forearm support assembly relative to the staff and wherein releasable clamping means operatively hold the positioning portions in a selected engaged position for use. | 06-02-2011 |
20120167933 | Length Adjustable Crutch - An adjustable length crutch including at least one support portion to support at least a portion of the weight of a user, a leg portion associated with the at least one support portion and having a foot adapted to abut the ground in use to balance the user and a length adjustment mechanism to adjust the separation between the at least one support portion and the foot to adjust the effective length of the crutch. | 07-05-2012 |
20130199586 | ADJUSTABLE CRUTCH WITH AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT - The invention concerns a variable-length crutch | 08-08-2013 |
20130247946 | CRUTCH APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING AND FABRICATING - A crutch includes a grip and a forearm support that are coupled to an elongated member that extends from the forearm support to the ground. The inner surface of the forearm support can correspond to a digital representation of a forearm of the patient and the outer surface of the hand grip can correspond to a digital representation of a palmar surface of the patient's hand in at least a partially closed position. | 09-26-2013 |
20140096804 | MOBILITY APPARATUS FOR PERSON WITH LOWER LEG INJURY - A leg supporting crutch apparatus includes a crutch having an underarm support structure, a support surface engagement structure, and a hand grip. A central portion of a torso engaging structure, which is between first and second end portion thereof, is attached to the central portion of the crutch at a location between the underarm support structure and the hand grip. A leg support assembly is attached to the central portion of the crutch at a location between the hand grip and the support surface engagement structure. The leg support structure includes a platform on which a lower leg portion of a person using the leg supporting crutch apparatus can be supported while the torso engaging structure is secured to a torso of the person and the underarm support structure is positioned under an armpit of the person. | 04-10-2014 |
20140251397 | ADJUSTABLE CRUTCH WITH AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT - The invention concerns a variable-length crutch | 09-11-2014 |
20150297438 | AXILLARY CRUTCH - An axillary crutch contains a first support unit including two parallel first support columns, an armpit pad, two first connecting segments, and a grip bar; a second support unit including two parallel second support columns and an abutting pad, and the two parallel second support columns coupling with the two parallel first support columns; a positioning unit including two first fixing portions, an operating member, and two second fixing portions. The two first connecting segments of the first support unit are coupled on two top ends of the two parallel second support columns, and the two first fixing portions are locked with the two second fixing portions, such that when the operating member is pulled, the two first fixing portions remove from the two second fixing portions so that the first support unit and the second support unit are retracted. | 10-22-2015 |
20160249715 | MEDICAL CRUTCH | 09-01-2016 |
135071000 | Arm engaging | 15 |
20080223424 | Upper arm crutch - The invention, referred to as the Upper Arm Crutch, pertains to crutches used by the disabled to facilitate walking. The Upper Arm Crutch allows the user's weight to be supported with the arm straight, reducing fatigue. The design of the arm band is such that the arm band will not inadvertently slip off the arm, yet can be removed readily by rotating the crutch handle 45 degrees in either direction. The single arm band encloses the upper arm, instead of the forearm, increasing leverage and control. The single arm band is positioned well below the armpit. The user is not inclined to support their weight by leaning on the arm bands. The design of the arm band allows the user's arm to be positioned directly above the handle such that the crutch does not tilt when weight is applied to the handle. | 09-18-2008 |
20090199885 | SHOULDER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ADJUSTABLE MULTI-PURPOSE CRUTCH - The invention is a shoulder support for a crutch having a pair of upper tubes that slide inside a pair of lower tubes. The shoulder support includes tube caps that are supported at a top of the upper tubes and a channel section positioned between the tube caps and attached to the tube caps by a bolt. A shoulder spring is bent into a bow-tie shape with two loops and a narrow portion. A crutch user positions his underarm atop the shoulder spring to support his weight, and the shoulder spring loops deflect outwardly when a user bears his weight on the crutch. The shoulder support includes a resilient shoulder pad that covers the shoulder spring to protect skin beneath arms of the user from scraping and chafing. Two rivets secure the narrow portion of the shoulder spring to the channel section at a top of the channel section. | 08-13-2009 |
20090242007 | Adjustable arm cane - A light-weight portable adjustable arm cane for the purpose of providing support for the torso and extremities for use in a seated or standing position, the arm cane comprising a primary tubular carrier member, a secondary tubular foot member, a spring, a pipe base attached to the bottom of the secondary tubular foot member, an underarm grip, and an adjustable strap. The arm cane can be adjusted by using a spring or a pin inserted into parallel adjacent holes in the two tubular members. | 10-01-2009 |
20100206348 | Crutch - The crutch includes a lower pole with a handgrip near the upper end thereof, and may include a forearm cuff above the handgrip in the case of a forearm type crutch. The distance between cuff and handgrip is adjustable, as is the lower pole length. A resilient limb or bow is rigidly affixed to the lower end of the pole, with its upper attachment end being rearwardly offset from the pole. This results in a forward torque or moment when the user applies a downward force upon the crutch during use, thereby assisting the user in forward travel. The lower or distal end of the limb also absorbs shock for the crutch user when the limb contacts the underlying surface. The springback of the limb returns a considerable portion of the energy imparted by the user as weight was applied to the crutch, thereby facilitating user mobility. | 08-19-2010 |
20100236590 | Mobility device - An improved mobility device for assisting in the movement of the limbs is set forth. The device includes an arm support section. A vertical shaft is also provided. A handgrip section connects the arm support section to an upper angled section of the vertical shaft. The handgrip section is angled below a vertical plane perpendicular to the shaft. The handgrip section is substantially centered over the vertical shaft. A method of forming an improved mobility device is also set forth. The method includes the following steps. First, a tubular aluminum bar is provided. Next, the bar is bent outwardly, away from a central plane of a shaft of the bar to form an upper angled shaft portion. The bar is then curved back toward the central plane of the bar at an angle below a plane perpendicular to the central plane to form a handgrip section, wherein the handgrip section is substantially centered over the shaft. The bar is then bent to form an arm support section. | 09-23-2010 |
20110232709 | CRUTCH EQUIPPED WITH RESTRAINING SAFETY MEANS | 09-29-2011 |
20110240077 | ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE - The present invention is directed to an assistive mobility device, for example a walking stick or a crutch, for ergonomically assisting its user to traverse both urban and more challenging terrain. The device includes an elongated pole to support the user and a hand grip by which the user grips the proximate end of the pole. The hand grip is connected to the pole through a user-adjustable damper for absorbing shock. A variety of interchangeable tips are available for the distal end of the pole to adapt the device for a variety of terrains and uses. | 10-06-2011 |
20120055523 | MOBILITY DEVICE - An improved mobility device for assisting in the movement of the limbs is set forth. The device includes an arm support section. A vertical shaft is also provided. A handgrip section connects the arm support section to an upper angled section of the vertical shaft. The handgrip section is angled below a vertical plane perpendicular to the shaft. The handgrip section is substantially centered over the vertical shaft. | 03-08-2012 |
20130146111 | ERGONOMIC CRUTCH GRIPS - A set of ergonomic handgrips and arm pads make the use of crutches or other walking assist devices more comfortable and less likely to cause repetitive stress injuries. A metacarpal protrusion of the each handgrip is angled outward at about 5 to 25 degrees from front to back when installed to place the user's wrists at a more ergonomic angle (approximately 15 degrees inward rotation). The metacarpal protrusion produces a substantially flat surface with a downward slope. Each handgrip spreads the load out over the hand of the user eliminating pressure. The handgrips can be fitted on crutches, a walker, a cane, or another walking assist device. The arm pad has a pair of protrusions that produce a recess on the side facing away from a user's chest which engages a user's arm and keeps the crutch top positioned correctly while the crutch is in use by the user. | 06-13-2013 |
20140116484 | ERGONOMIC CRUTCH - A medical crutch having a number of bends in the frame for redistributing the amount of pressure applied to a user's hand, arm, and axilla. The frame has a first jog outwardly sidewards relative to a user's body and a second jog outwardly forward relative to the user's body. The frame may attach an adjustable handle, forearm rest and underarm support, among other attachments. The frame is adapted to fit all average sizes by adjusting the positions of the attachments. | 05-01-2014 |
20140326285 | ADJUSTABLE ELBOW CRUTCH WITH CURVED ARM AND OVAL SECTION - Adjustable elbow crutch with a main single piece that acts as leg-arm on which a handle and cuff are fixed, for which the handle includes an opening through which the leg-arm passes, said opening constituting an anchor for the handle on the leg-arm, where furthermore the leg-arm is made out of composite material, with an oval cross-section, and the leg-arm disposes of an initial lower segment that is vertical and which is followed in its upper part by a curved segment which defines a support angle. In this way a crutch is obtained that is light, easy to handle, easy and safe to adjust, which covers a continuous range of adjustments and which covers the largest number of possible user categories. | 11-06-2014 |
20150144167 | Adjustable Crutch - A crutch includes: a handgrip ( | 05-28-2015 |
20160101012 | FOREARM AND WRIST SUPPORT FOR CRUTCH USERS - A crutch includes a pole, a cuff, a handle, a forearm support member, and a second forearm support member. The cuff and the handle are attached to the pole. The forearm support member, comprising an actuator, is disposed between the cuff and the handle and is moveable between a constricted position and a non-constricted position. The second forearm support member is disposed within the forearm support member. The energy generating device is configured to move the forearm support member between the constricted position and the non-constricted position. | 04-14-2016 |
20160151229 | MOBILITY AIDS AND RELATED METHODS | 06-02-2016 |
20180021201 | MOBILITY AIDS AND RELATED METHODS | 01-25-2018 |
135072000 | Handholds | 22 |
20080283104 | REINFORCED AXILLARY CRUTCH WITH ADJUSTABLE HANDGRIP - An axillary crutch is disclosed in the invention; the axillary crutch has a body comprised of two opposite shafts, each shaft has a wall portion embedded therein, so that the wall portions may serve as the basis for adjusting and positioning a handgrip. Therefore, the shafts do not need to be formed with holes for securing the handgrip, which not only maintains the strength of the shafts, but also reinforces the strength and security of the axillary crutch as a whole because the shafts are embedded with fortified wall portions therein. Moreover, the position of the handgrip may be adjusted according to the length of a user's arm, and a pivot fitted into the handgrip may hold the opposite shafts together, which prevents the two shafts from becoming deformed or twisted, or buckling due to external forces. | 11-20-2008 |
20090044847 | Ergonomic cane handle - A handle for a cane that includes a bulbous protrusion formed on the underside of the handle, against the shaft. The shape and dimensions of the bulbous protrusion better accommodates the natural spacing between a user's fingers. The bulbous protrusion's location against the shaft and the palm support also provides for better control of the shaft of the cane. | 02-19-2009 |
20090114257 | Handle and a Walking Aid Incorporating the Same - A walking aid comprises a leg with a handle located part way up the leg; the leg having a region below the handle which in use may engage the ground as a user leans onto the walking aid; and a region above said handle for supporting the arm of the user, the walking aid having the handle is an inclined elongate handle located between the leg's upper and lower regions the leg's handle, upper and lower regions have a common supporting bar; an arm being located across and beneath the handle between said upper and lower regions; and the arm formed of two parts which are clamped together to be secured onto the leg at the handle region; and/or the upper region is bowed; and/or said region for supporting the arm incorporates a cuff with a lateral opening and means allowing the cuff to be selectively attached to the leg with the opening in a first radial direction for use with the right arm and with the opening in a second radial direction for use with the left arm; and/or said walking aid incorporates a region above said handle for supporting the arm of the user which has a brace spaced from said handle sufficiently to be located over the lower forearm region above the wrist; and/or in addition to the inherent shock absorption of the handle, a damping compound is provided and located at least in part within the handle to cushion the pressure exerted by a user's hand on the handle; and/or a shock absorber is provided in close proximity to said handle as an integral part of the walking aid. | 05-07-2009 |
20100024857 | CRUTCH - An articulated grip pad is disclosed which includes a vertical supporting member that has a generally spherical bottom end. The crutch also includes a gripping pad having a bore. The generally spherical end of the vertical support is securely received into the bore. | 02-04-2010 |
20100071739 | PIN TYPE ONE POLE CRUTCHES - Provided is a method of conveniently adjusting a height of a crutch that improves a conventional method of adjusting a length of a medical crutch and a height of a hand grip thereof. The conventional method of adjusting heights of a crutch including a armpit support | 03-25-2010 |
20100186790 | BIOMECHANICALLY DERIVED CRUTCH - A crutch having a first side direction, a second side direction opposite the first side direction, a third side direction perpendicular to the first side direction and a fourth side direction opposite the third side direction, the crutch including an elongate leg having a top end, a top portion, a middle portion, a bottom portion, and a bottom end, wherein the elongate leg extends from a saddle to a foot and has a handle disposed on the middle portion, wherein the saddle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the handle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the third side direction of an axis extending between the leg and the foot, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the first side direction of an axis extending between the top end of the elongate leg and the bottom end of the elongate leg; and wherein the handle is cantilevered and has a fixed end and a free end. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186791 | BIOMECHANICALLY DERIVED CRUTCH - A crutch having a first side direction, a second side direction opposite the first side direction, a third side direction perpendicular to the first side direction and a fourth side direction opposite the third side direction, the crutch including an elongate leg having a top end, a top portion, a middle portion, a bottom portion, and a bottom end, wherein the elongate leg extends from a saddle to a foot and has a handle disposed on the middle portion, wherein the saddle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the handle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the third side direction of an axis extending between the leg and the foot, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the first side direction of an axis extending between the top end of the elongate leg and the bottom end of the elongate leg; and wherein the handle is cantilevered and has a fixed end and a free end. | 07-29-2010 |
20100236591 | Ambulation Assistance Apparatus and Methods - Aspects of the inventive technology include, in various embodiments, novel ambulation assistance apparatus with upper and lower force absorbers, perhaps with different displacement per force rates, novel crutches or canes that are convertable and/or foldable, and novel axilla area force receivers that may conform to part of a user's thorax, for use as part of a crutch. | 09-23-2010 |
20110094551 | Ergonomic crutch - A novel crutch comprising a series of elements angled with respect to each other so as to provide a stable platform for supporting a user's weight while reducing injury. | 04-28-2011 |
20110108075 | ERGONOMIC CRUTCH - A method for upgrading a crutch, comprising the steps of providing a crutch having a leg, a first saddle, a first handle and a first foot; providing a second saddle different from the first saddle; removing the first saddle from the leg; and attaching the second saddle to the leg, wherein the first saddle has an upper surface that is symmetric about two planes and wherein the second saddle has an upper surface that is symmetric about only one plane, and certain crutches to use therewith. | 05-12-2011 |
20110168218 | BIOMECHANICALLY DERIVED CRUTCH - A crutch having a first side direction, a second side direction opposite the first side direction, a third side direction perpendicular to the first side direction and a fourth side direction opposite the third side direction, the crutch including an elongate leg having a top end, a top portion, a middle portion, a bottom portion, and a bottom end, wherein the elongate leg extends from a saddle to a foot and has a handle disposed on the middle portion, wherein the saddle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the handle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the third side direction of an axis extending between the leg and the foot, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the first side direction of an axis extending between the top end of the elongate leg and the bottom end of the elongate leg; and wherein the handle is cantilevered and has a fixed end and a free end. | 07-14-2011 |
20110290290 | CRUTCH AND A GRIP UNIT THEREOF - A crutch has a standing unit, an armpit rest and a grip unit. The standing unit has a top, a foot and multiple positioning holes defined between the top and the foot. The armpit rest is mounted on the top of the standing unit. The grip unit transversally attached to the standing unit has a grip, two positioning bases and two pins. The grip has two ends each having a recess, a pin hole and a limiting portion. Each positioning base has two insertions each having a limiting notch and a hook. When the positioning base engages the recess, the limiting notches combine with the limiting portions and the pin inserts into one corresponding positioning hole. When the positioning base is released from the recess, the limiting notches disengage from the limiting portions, the pin disengages from the positioning hole, and the hook combines with the limiting portion. | 12-01-2011 |
20120060879 | Hand grip and device comprising a hand grip - A hand grip is disclosed. The hand grip has a cross-sectional profile and an axial extent delimited by opposing ends thereof, in which a resilient extension portion is provided at one side of the cross-sectional profile, and which extends substantially the length of the axial extent. | 03-15-2012 |
20120255589 | CRUTCH - An articulated grip pad is disclosed which includes a vertical supporting member that has a generally spherical bottom end. The crutch also includes a gripping pad having a bore. The generally spherical end of the vertical support is securely received into the bore. | 10-11-2012 |
20120318313 | TUBULAR CRUTCH WITH A CANTILEVER HANDLE - A tubular crutch including a tubular crutch body, a cantilever handle and a ground engaging extension is described. The tubular crutch body includes a tubular posterior stabilizing element, a first concave curve adjacent to the posterior stabilizing element, a second convex curve proximate to the first concave curve, a third concave curve proximate to the second convex curve and a tubular elongated portion adjacent to the third concave curve. The cantilever handle includes a curved base plate, a bolt, a tubular member, a nut and a contoured component. The tubular crutch also includes a ground engaging extension with a spring loaded button that is configured to be received at the bottom of the tubular elongated member. | 12-20-2012 |
20130180558 | BIOMECHANICALLY DERIVED CRUTCH - A crutch having a first side direction, a second side direction opposite the first side direction, a third side direction perpendicular to the first side direction and a fourth side direction opposite the third side direction, the crutch including an elongate leg having a top end, a top portion, a middle portion, a bottom portion, and a bottom end, wherein the elongate leg extends from a saddle to a foot and has a handle disposed on the middle portion, wherein the saddle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the handle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the third side direction of an axis extending between the leg and the foot, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the first side direction of an axis extending between the top end of the elongate leg and the bottom end of the elongate leg; and wherein the handle is cantilevered and has a fixed end and a free end. | 07-18-2013 |
20130263901 | Handgrip for a Crutch - An improved hand grip for an ambulatory crutch. The improved handgrip is offset from the plane of the crutch with the forward end of the grip lower than the rear end of the grip, and with the rear end offset larger than the forward end. The handgrip has a curve outward from the plane of the crutch and preferably is made of or molded over with an ergonomically shaped weight bearing material and/or air bladder. The combination of offsets and angles provides significantly improved wrist/arm orientation compared to conventional crutch handgrips resulting in less fatigue and usage injury. | 10-10-2013 |
20130276845 | Anti-Slip Foot Assembly - An anti-slip foot assembly for a strut is disclosed. An embodiment of the anti-slip assembly includes a heel pad adapted to resist normal forces applied by the strut, a plurality of independently flexible toes adapted to resist the lateral forces that tend to cause slipping. A foot assembly with retractable cleat system is also disclosed. | 10-24-2013 |
20130291913 | WALKING AID SUPPORT - A support for a walking aid such as a crutch, a walker or a cane is disclosed. The support is configured for providing enhanced balance on adverse terrain that may contain obstacles and/or have slippery spots. In an embodiment of the present invention, the support comprises a flat bottom and an upwardly angled slit that provides an upper and a lower section configured for contorting in a manner as to enhance friction with the walking terrain thus reducing the probability of slippage. In an alternate embodiment, the support comprises an oval shaped bottom and a downwardly angled slit. This support is configured facilitating walking and providing support in rough terrain. | 11-07-2013 |
20130319489 | Ergonomic Crutch - A novel crutch comprising a series of elements angled with respect to each other so as to provide a stable platform for supporting a user's weight while reducing injury. | 12-05-2013 |
20140166061 | Crutch - An articulated grip pad is disclosed which includes a vertical supporting member that has a generally spherical bottom end. The crutch also includes a gripping pad having a bore. The generally spherical end of the vertical support is securely received into the bore. | 06-19-2014 |
20150007862 | TUBULAR CRUTCH WITH A CANTILEVER HANDLE AND KEY - A tubular crutch including a tubular crutch body, a cantilever handle and a ground engaging extension is described. The cantilever handle includes a curved base plate, a plurality of bolts, a tubular member, a plurality of locking nuts, a key, and a contoured component. The tubular crutch also includes a ground engaging extension with a spring loaded button that is received at the bottom of the tubular elongated member. The tubular crutch body includes a tubular posterior stabilizing element, a first concave curve adjacent to the posterior stabilizing element, a second convex curve proximate to the first concave curve, a third concave curve proximate to the second convex curve and a tubular elongated portion adjacent to the third concave curve. | 01-08-2015 |
135073000 | Armrests | 5 |
20090014043 | Ambulation Assistance Apparatus and Methods - Aspects of the inventive technology include, in various embodiments, novel ambulation assistance apparatus with upper and lower force absorbers, perhaps with different displacement per force rates, novel crutches or canes that are convertable and/or foldable, and novel axilla area force receivers that may conform to part of a user's thorax, for use as part of a crutch. | 01-15-2009 |
20090250088 | ERGONOMIC CRUTCH - An ergonomic crutch comprising an armpit pad assembly, a top tube, a middle tube, a bottom tube, a hand grip, a shock absorber, and a footpad assembly. The armpit pad assembly comprises an armpit pad and means for allowing the armpit pad to tilt vertically and swivel horizontally. In an alternate embodiment, the crutch does not have a shock absorber. | 10-08-2009 |
20100229903 | WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A walking assistance device is disclosed that includes a support member having a first end and a second end. Attached to the support member is a hand grip, and attached to the second end is a base member. The base member includes a rounded surface that is configured to rotatably pivot relative to a walking surface as a user walks. The base member may further include a foot portion that has a toe and a heel. The toe and the heel may be the same length, or alternatively they may have varying lengths. Additionally, a pad is optionally attached to the foot portion and may be configured with tread to engage the walking surface in a way that provides traction to the walking assistance device. | 09-16-2010 |
20120227776 | Cloth Cushion Accessory For A Crutch - A crutch under arm padding comprising: a padding for insertion on a underarm portion of a crutch; a slit opening in the padding for placement over the underarm portion; and an attachment means to attach the padding to the underarm portion. In one exemplary embodiment, the padding is configured as a toy dog and the attachment means includes a hook and loop fastener. | 09-13-2012 |
20180021202 | BIOMECHANICAL AND ERGONOMICAL ADJUSTABLE CRUTCH | 01-25-2018 |