Mobility devices with interchangeable features

a technology of mobility devices and features, applied in the field of mobility aids, can solve problems such as the decrease of injuries caused

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-06-25
SCHULZ LEE +4
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As a result, when this population is faced with the disabilities that sometimes come with age, if its members have a choice between, for example, a standard cane such as those typically available at medical supply houses, and a cane havin

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[0022]As shown in FIG. 1, a mobility aid 20 in accordance with the present invention may be in the form of a cane. However, it should be noted that the features of the present invention may apply equally to walkers, rollaters, trek poles, walking sticks, walking poles, and other mobility aids. Mobility aid 20 has a handle 22, an elongated shaft 24, and a tip 26 for making contact with the ground, floor, or other supporting surface. Mobility aid 20 further comprises connection areas A, B for interchangeable connection of different handles 22, shafts 24, and tips 26. As seen in FIGS. 2-4, a variety of handles 22, shafts 24, and tips 26 may be provided, each having different features and advantages.

[0023]Referring to FIGS. 2-4, it can be seen that each handle 22 includes an insertion stem 22a for connection with an aperture 24a of shaft 24. Likewise, each tip 26 includes an insertion stem 26b for connection with an aperture 24b of shaft 24.

[0024]FIGS. 5 and 6 show one embodiment of a c...

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A mobility aid having interchangeable features is disclosed. A plurality of handles, shafts, and/or tips are provided of different shapes, sizes, and materials so that different users can select different features based on preference or changing support needs. Each handle and each tip is connectable to each of the provided shafts so that a user may switch out handles or tips as desired. Also disclosed is a shaft for a mobility aid having an upper portion and a lower portion with a telescoping relationship and a locking device, such as a rocking or rocker switch, interposed therebetween. The locking device allows the mobility aid to be locked into a fully expanded position, released for a semi-collapsed position, or released into a fully collapsed position.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to mobility aids such as canes, walkers, trek poles, walking sticks, walking poles and the like, and particularly relates to mobility aids that may have interchangeable handles, shafts, and tips, and that may incorporate a collapsibility feature.[0003]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0004]It is well understood that the present population distribution includes a disproportionately large number of people in middle age and / or approaching old age. It is also understood that this demographic has disposable income in quantities heretofore unknown, which has allowed its members to become accustomed to choices and amenities, even in medical equipment.[0005]As a result, when this population is faced with the disabilities that sometimes come with age, if its members have a choice between, for example, a standard cane such as those typically available at medical supply houses, and a cane having interc...

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IPC IPC(8): A45B9/00A45B9/02
CPCA45B19/04A45B9/02
Inventor SCHULZ, LEEKOEHNEKE, MARKVOSS, CAROL PRITZLAFFUNKEL, BOBSINGER, DAVID
Owner SCHULZ LEE
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