Patent · US Expired

Crutch pack

US5465884A · kind A · utility

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31References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 25, 1994
Grant dateNov 14, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 25, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2003/002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A carrying pack for a crutch and a method for using the pack are provided. The carrying pack has plural side walls and a bottom wall that are integrally coupled together about a cavity. Flaps extend from a back side wall for location about crutch arms. The flaps have apertures extending therethrough that accept the shaft of a crutch hand grip bolt therethrough. The hand grip bolt secures the flaps to the crutch arms, securing the pack to the crutch. Straps also extend from the back side wall. The straps may be cinched about the crutch to stabilize the pack on the crutch. Inner and outer pockets are provided in the carrying pack for further storage space.

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