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Two-headed walking stick

a two-headed, walking stick technology, applied in the field of two-headed walking sticks, can solve the problems of dramatic increase in traction on ice, and achieve the effect of maintaining balan

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-26
FALIT RONALD
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[0013]The present invention comprises a two-headed walking stick (hereinafter, a “THWS”) with a variety of cane tips which can be used interchangeably. The THWS defines two heads, one on either end of the stick, that can be of great assistance for

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This dramatically increases traction on ice.

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[0013]The present invention comprises a two-headed walking stick (hereinafter, a “THWS”) with a variety of cane tips which can be used interchangeably. The THWS defines two heads, one on either end of the stick, that can be of great assistance for persons that have difficulty walking and require assistance in maintaining balance. The THWS also is useful when walking or hiking on trails, climbing hills, climbing stairs, and just walking for fun. In this case “two heads” are better than one.

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[0014]FIG. 1 provides a three-dimensional rendering of the two-headed walking stick according to the present invention.

[0015]FIG. 2 provides a detail representation of a threaded end and cane tip according to the present invention.

[0016]FIG. 3 provides a three-dimensional rendering of the two-headed walking stick according to the present invention

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017]As shown in FIG. 1, a THWS (10) may have two different types of cane tips (12)...

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Abstract

A two-headed walking stick is provided that comprises a variety of cane tips which may be used interchangeably. The walking stick defines two heads, one on either end of the stick, both of which may accept any one of a variety of cane tips selected to provide support for a particular walking surface. The walking stick also defines a gripping surface that may employ longer-than-standard grips on both ends of the stick and a strap to accommodate securely holding the device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 994,842 filed Sep. 20, 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]A walking stick is a tool used by many people to assist them in walking. Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes. The present invention is directed to a walking stick designed to aid people in walking on various surfaces. In particular, the present invention is directed to a two-headed walking stick that uses both ends of the walking stick. More particularly, a two-headed walking stick according to the present invention accommodates the use of a plurality of interchangeable walking stick end tips which are selected based upon the surface upon which the user is walking.[0004]2. Brief Description of the Related Art[0005]Balance-impaired persons use walking sticks to give them a better sense of the vertical position, thereby lessening conditions such as vertigo. Without the...

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IPC IPC(8): A45B1/00
CPCA45B9/04
Inventor FALIT, RONALD
Owner FALIT RONALD