Retractable gripping apparatus for walking assistance devices

a technology of walking assistance and gripping device, which is applied in the field of retractable gripping, can solve the problems of insufficient traction of natural rubber tips on smooth wet or otherwise slippery surfaces, and other materials that are not suitable replacements for natural rubber, and achieve the effects of safe navigation, safe navigation on wet, icy or otherwise slippery surfaces, and easy control or deactivation
US20130092201A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-04-18BARBONE MICHAEL A
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US ยท United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
BARBONE MICHAEL A
Publication Date
2013-04-18
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable ยท inactive patent

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Abstract

A safety device provides a retractable gripping device for use in conjunction with walking assistance devices such that a user may safely navigate on slippery surfaces. An activating mechanism is provided for user convenience. A locking mechanism moves into a locked position. To deactivate the gripping device, the user again activates a deactivating device to return the gripping device back to its retracted, deactivated position. The gripping device is configured such that it may be used in conjunction with existing walking assistance devices. The retractable gripping mechanism and locking device are preferably controlled by the user with minimal effort, with the control mechanism positioned at or near where the users hands are positioned during use.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application relates to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 526,924 filed Aug. 24, 2011 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 637,667 filed Mar. 24, 2012, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein fully by reference.FIGURE FOR PUBLICATION

[0002] FIG. 9ABACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] 1. Field of the Invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a safety apparatus and method for preventing slipping of walking assistance devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and / or other similar walking support devices. More particularly, the present invention provides a retractable gripping device for use in conjunction with a walking assistance device such that a user may safely navigate on wet, icy or otherwise slippery surfaces. A corresponding method of preventing slipping of a walking support device is also provided.

[0005] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0006] Walking assis...

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