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Apparatus and method for assisting patient walking therapy

US10052254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 2017
Grant dateAug 21, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2201/1642
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and method using two couplings connecting a wheelchair to a walker for safely assisting a patient regaining their ability to walk. Physical therapists use the walker to train patients on walking to build strength, endurance, and balance. The couplings provide a fixed gap between the wheelchair and walker and keeps the wheelchair close to the patient. The patient can easily sit in the wheelchair, and the presence of the wheelchair minimizes the risk of falling, allows the patient to rest when fatigued, provides a sense of security, and eliminates a need for an assistance to push the wheelchair behind the patient.

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