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 Title: |
US4342465:
Safety walker
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Stillings, Delia; Tucson, AZ 85705
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
1982-08-03
/ 1980-08-25
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| Application Number: |
US1980000181042
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A61H 3/04;
A61H 3/00;
IPC-7:
A61H 3/04;
B62D 11/00;
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| ECLA Code: |
A61H3/04; K61H201/16A12B; K61H3/04B;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
280/087.051;
135/067;
297/005;
482/068;
Original:
280/087.02W;
135/067;
272/070.3;
297/005;
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| Field of Search: |
280/87.02 W,87.02 R,7.1
297/5;6
272/70.3,70.4,70
135/067
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| Priority Number: |
| 1980-08-25 |
US1980000181042 |
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| Abstract: |
A safety walker includes a rigid framework which surrounds the front, back and sides of a handicapped person. The framework includes two sections which are hinged together at one side of the framework. The two sections can be opened with respect to each other to admit entry of the handicapped person. After entry of the handicapped person, the hinged sections are rigidly locked together. A vertically adjustable seat is supported within the framework adjacent to the rear portion thereof. A plurality of legs having outwardly flared lower portions with casters attached thereto support the framework and allow the safety walker to be rolled along a walking surface. A heavily cushioned support cord extends between the front of the seat and the front portion of the framework and functions as a saddle to partially support the weight of the person if he or she stumbles and begins to fall while utilizing the walker. The heavily cushioned cord is detachable at one end to permit convenient entry of the user into the framework.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Cahill, Sutton & Thomas ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.; Smith, Milton L.
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| Family: |
None
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First Claim:
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I claim:
1. A walker for supporting an elderly or disabled person, said walker comprising in combination:
(a) a frame having first and second sections, said frame surrounding a region occupied by the person;
(b) hinge means for pivotally connecting said first and second sections together, said first and second sections being pivotable about said hinge means to allow the person to enter said region by passing between hinged ends of said first and second sections;
(c) locking means for rigidly locking said free ends together after the person has entered said region to securely enclose the person in said region;
(d) gripping means for allowing the person to grip said walker to support himself and to move said walker;
(e) a plurality of legs rigidly attached to respective areas of said first and second sections, each of said legs having a caster attached to the lower end thereof; and
(f) a seat connected to one of said first and second sections.
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