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Folding rollator

US12109168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

18Claims

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Assignee

INNOVESO PTY, LTD. · AU

Inventors

Allan James Hooworth · Sydney, AU
Jon Seddon · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2020
Grant date	Oct 8, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 1, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61H2201/1635
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rollator to aid mobility is described. The rollator comprises an A-frame with two pairs of uprights, each pair of uprights connected by at least one respective hinge to allow each pair of uprights to be folded or pivot front-to-back and a seat disposed between the two pairs of uprights, the seat foldable side-to-side. To fold compactly the rollator comprises an X-shaped cross-linkage comprising four linkage members. A method of manufacturing the rollator is also disclosed. The four linkage members may extend from a respective upright to a central hub underneath the seat. The cross-linkage may fold or pivot at the central hub in both front-to back and side-to-side dimensions when the rollator is folded away.

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