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Walking Stilts with Separate Heel and Toe Sections

a technology of stilts and sections, applied in the field of stilt systems, can solve the problems of cumbersome products in reality, and achieve the effect of smooth rolling action

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-15
SINGLETON ROBERT P
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[0007]With the design according to preferred embodiments described herein, the floor platform is divided into two separate and independently pivotable sections, e.g., a heel section and a toe section. In this manner, at least one pad maintains full contact with the ground at all times. Both the heel and toe sections rotate freely and independently, thereby providing a reflection of the ankle joint and toe joints to provide a smooth rolling action while walking.

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Although the spring system purports to provide a “give and release” action when walking, the product in reality is very cumbersome, and the walking action is more of a lumbering two-stage landing.

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[0019]Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows an exemplary stilt, generally designated by the numeral 10. The stilt 10 is similar in design to that described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,645,515, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The stilt 10 in a preferred construction is of an adjustable parallelogram type known in the art and sold under the trade name DURA-STILT. The stilt is comprised of a floor platform 12, a shoe platform 14, forward vertical support member 16 and rearward vertical support member 18. Forward vertical support member 16 is pivotally attached to floor platform 12 by a pin or bolt 20 fastened through bracket 22 and brushing 24. A similar arrangement of pin or bolt 26, bracket 28 and bushing 30 is provided to attach forward vertical support member 16 to shoe platform 14. Corresponding attachments are provided to attach rearward vertical support member 18 to floor platform 12 and shoe platform 14. Spring supports 32, 34 and 36 and centering rod 3...

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Abstract

A walking stilt includes a shoe platform and a floor platform connected by a support. The floor platform includes a heel section pivotally attached to the support and a separate and independently pivotable toe section pivotally attached to the support. The construction mimics an ankle joint and toe joints to provide a smooth rolling action while walking.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001](NOT APPLICABLE)STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002](NOT APPLICABLE)BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The invention relates to stilt systems, particularly stilt systems used in the construction industry for accessing raised working surfaces such as ceiling structures and the like.[0004]In order to access raised working surfaces, construction workers and other skilled craftsmen frequently use stilt systems. Such systems permit them freedom of movement by walking, while raising the workers to a desired elevated height. Such stilts are known in the art and are sold under various trade names. One well-known stilt system is sold under the trade name DURA-STILT and is described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,102,272 and 3,902,199, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The DURA-STILT is an adjustable stilt to be worn on each leg. It has a floor platform and a shoe platform that are connected by two ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B25/00
CPCA63B25/02A63B25/00
Inventor SINGLETON, ROBERT P.
Owner SINGLETON ROBERT P
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