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Cane

a technology of canes and handles, applied in the field of canes, can solve the problems of not much help, difficulty in walking or standing on the feet of disabled people, and the inability to adjust the elevation of the auxiliary handle according to the needs of the disabled person

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-02-09
LAI HSIN CHOU
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"The present invention provides a cane that is effective for a user while standing and trying to stand. The cane includes a rod, a primary handle, a ring, an auxiliary handle, and a skid-proof device. The skid-proof device includes annular ribs on an internal side and is locked onto the rod due to friction between the rod and the ribs. The auxiliary handle is rotatable and movable along an axis of the rod due to little friction between the rod and the ribs. The technical effects of the invention are improved stability and comfort for the user while using the cane."

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A senior citizen or a disabled person often finds it difficult to walk or just stand on their feet that are weak.
The first type of cane is useful for a user to walk with; however, it is not of much help while the user is trying to stand up.
It is still inconvenient that the elevation of the auxiliary handle cannot be adjusted according to the figure of the user.

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[0016]Referring to FIG. 1, a cane includes a rod 10, a primary handle 16, a ring 25, an auxiliary handle 20 and a skid-proof device 30 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The rod 10 includes a first, lower end for contact with the ground, a floor, a stair or the like. The rod 10 is preferably hollow for good balance between weight and strength. More preferably, the rod 10 is a telescopic element with an adjustable length.

[0017]The primary handle 16 preferably extends from a second, upper end of the rod 10. An axis of the primary handle 16 is in perpendicular to an axis of the rod 10. There is preferably a curved section extending to the primary handle 16 from the second end of the rod 10.

[0018]Referring to FIG. 2, the ring 25 includes an aperture 26 defined therein. The aperture 26 includes two open ends spaced along an axis thereof. The ring 25 includes an annular groove 27 defined in an internal side, about the axis of the aperture 26, near the first op...

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Abstract

A cane includes a rod, a primary handle, a ring, an auxiliary handle and a skid-proof device. The rod includes a first end for contact with the ground. The primary handle extends from a second end of the rod. The ring is provided on the rod in a rotatable and movable manner. The auxiliary handle extends from the ring. The skid-proof device is provided between the rod and the ring. The skid-proof device includes annular ribs on an internal side. A diameter of the annular ribs is at least equal to a diameter of the rod. The auxiliary handle is rotatable about and movable along an axis of the rod due to little friction between the rod and the annular ribs as the auxiliary handle is not pivoted toward the first end of the rod. The auxiliary handle is locked on the rod due to friction between the rod and the annular ribs as the auxiliary handle is pivoted toward the first end of the rod.

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a cane and, more particularly, to a can with a primary handle and a movable auxiliary handle.[0003]2. Related Prior Art[0004]A senior citizen or a disabled person often finds it difficult to walk or just stand on their feet that are weak. A cane is an important tool to help a user support his or her weight and keep balance. There are various canes. A first type of cane includes a handle to be held with a single hand. A second type of cane includes a crossbar to be located in an armpit. A third type of cane includes four feet and two handles to be held with two hands. Different persons use different types of canes to meet their needs.[0005]The first type of cane can include a telescopic element from which the handle extends. The length of the telescopic element is adjustable according to a user's figure. The first type of cane is useful for a user to walk with; however, it is not of much help whi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45B9/00A45B9/04
CPCA45B9/02A45B3/00
Inventor LAI, HSIN-CHOU
Owner LAI HSIN CHOU