Walker attachment for wheelchairs
US11554060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2203/0406
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A walker adapted for attachment to a wheelchair may be used to assist a user with walking while retaining the wheelchair in close proximity behind the user for use when the user needs to sit. The walker may be removably attached to the frame of the wheelchair for easy exchange of use from one wheelchair to another. A pivotable, removably attachable gate between two lateral frame members may allow for the walker to be manipulated from a walking position to a stored position. The gate may include an extendable width to allow for use with wheelchairs of different widths. A frame of the walker may be extendably attached to the wheelchair, thereby allowing the user to extend and retract the walker between the walking position and the stored position.
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