Seat suspended between crutches
US6397868B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1633
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A seat suspended between two crutches in the manner of a sling, to provide the user of the crutches with a place to rest. The seat is attached to both crutches of a pair of crutches used by an individual needing crutches. The seat is attached by one or more adjustable straps and/or release clips. The seat allows the user to rest his body weight on the seat thereby relieving the arms of the user without placing weight on the lower limbs. The crutches are fully usable in the normal manner for walking while the seat is attached and suspended from the crutches. The seat hangs below and behind the user when the crutches are used by the user for walking. The feet of the crutched are placed adjacent one another, while the tops of the crutches are spread apart to raise the seat into a usable height, while providing a stable base for supporting the user. The crutches are then angled slightly forward with the tops of the crutches in front of the user and the crutch feet behind the user. The user then lowers his weight onto the suspended seat and maintains his balance with his feet touching the ground. To continue walking, the user leans forward out of the crutches and shifts his weight to hi…
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