Walker Device Apron having Internal and Exterior Storage Pockets

Abstract

A walker device apron is provided having an elongated body structure, an interior surface, and an exterior surface for tensioned attachment along the upper portion of a walker device between opposing side frame members. The apron is firmly secured to the side frame members and along the walker forward frame member such that the body of the apron is taught and does not swing during operation of the walker. The apron exterior surface disposed along the forward portion of the walker includes at least one storage pocket for article support therealong. The apron interior surface further comprises at least one interior pocket disposed along the forward interior portion of the walker or along the interior side portions thereof for storage of personal items. Decorative trim along the interior and exterior pocket openings allows those with visual impairments to locate the pocket locations and access the items stored therein.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 617,373 filed on Mar. 29, 2012, entitled “Wrap-Around Walker Apron.” The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to storage compartments and a carrying case for use in conjunction with a walker device. More specifically, the present invention pertains to an attachable walker apron that includes a plurality of storage compartments along the interior and exterior apron surface for storage and user access while walking with the walker device.[0004]Walker devices are well known appliances that allow users to ambulate who may otherwise not be independently capable. The walker is utilized to maintain user balance and provide the user with an article to lean against during periods of rest when walk...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a new walker carrying device that can be utilized for carrying items without personal handling the items or introducing swinging support that could unbalance the walker. The device provides both function and decoration to the walker device, allows users to personalize their walker and store personal items. The device can be easily manufactured and sold to all users of walker devices. The technical effects of the invention include improved convenience and decoration for users of walker devices and prevention of unbalanced walking or difficulty in carrying items.

Problems solved by technology

These include devices that have been patented and published in patent application publications, and generally relate to articles that are suspended from a walker device or those with exterior pockets only, which offer little in the way of protection of personal items while traveling.

While disclosing a novel pouch having attachment to a walker, the device fails to provide interior pockets for personal items storage and a structure that wraps around the sides of the walker for increased carrying capacity.

While disclosing a storage member from a walker, the Rosenbaum device is freely suspended from a walker, which makes it unstable during use of the walker device.

Similar the aforementioned prior art devices, the Koren device fails to disclose the novel layout of the present walker apron that includes front and rear surface pockets, along with a structure that is securely fastened to the walker to prevent relative movement between the walker braces and the apron structure.

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