Mobility aid retention clip

a technology for retaining clips and mobility aids, which is applied in the field of wheelchairs, walking sticks and staffs, can solve the problems of clumsy and inability to hold the wheelchair, the risk of dropping the wheelchair, and the frequent predicament of wheelchair users, and achieves the effect of convenient cleaning and sanitizing the wheelchair clip
US20080083798A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-10BROADWELL SUSAN ELIZABETH CASSELL +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
BROADWELL SUSAN ELIZABETH CASSELL
Publication Date
2008-04-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A walking cane retention clip that provides convenient temporary placement of the cane so that the user can perform a two-handed task. The retention clip provides a garment clasping region for attachment to a garment such as a waistband, a belt or both. A mobility aid receiving region is used for releasably retaining a mobility aid such as a cane or walking staff. The retention clip comprises a unitary construction that is configured for vertical or horizontal retention of a mobility aid. The retention clip is fabricated from high strength materials that are capable of delivering long-term function without significant risk of wear or mechanical failure. The retention clip is configured and fabricated from materials that facilitate cleaning and sanitization of the retention clip.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the art of canes, walking sticks and staffs. More particularly, the invention relates to a waist-mounted cane retention clip having improved holding capability and ergonomic functionality.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Throughout history people have used canes, walking sticks and staffs to facilitate personal mobility. Canes, walking sticks, hiking staffs, trekking poles, and walking umbrellas may commonly be referred to as “mobility aids.” There are many reasons why a person may require the use of a mobility aid, such as to overcome a physical disability, increase balance, or conserve energy. The use of a mobility aid assists a person to walk straighter, in natural and proper body alignment, which in turn minimizes stress and strain upon joints and muscles. By using a mobility aid, people are able to participate and enjoy various daily activities that otherwise would have been difficult without the use of such an aid.[0...

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