Foldable walking stabilizer device for physically disabled persons
US5538268A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2003/046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A foldable walking stabilizer device to assist movement of a physically disabled person, having a base with horizontally aligned opposed arms joined by a connecting arm, rotatable wheel assemblies adapted for rotation responsive to movement by a disabled person, one wheel assembly arranged on each of opposed base arms, upright members extending from each opposed arm above a wheel assemblies, supporting the disabled person between the base arms, and means for regulating movement of the device. The device has a novel spring loaded caster assembly for clearing obstacles, and a braking and tension system which permit the device to be stopped or slowed down.
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