Mobile rehabilitative walker
US6578594B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1652
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mobile rehabilitative walker is configured for use outdoors on an irregular and rough support surface. A support frame is configured for supporting a person in an upright position and includes a plurality of frame members defining an open rear end, and an interior space accessible through the open rear end, being sized for receiving a wheelchair through the open rear end and into the interior space. A plurality of wheels are rotatably coupled to the support frame and are configured for multidirectional movement on the irregular and rough support surface. The wheels have a diameter sized to reduce friction between the wheels and the support surface and sized to easily roll over the irregular and rough surface. A pair of adjustable hand grips extend towards the interior space, such that the user is stabilized within the interior space of the frame by grasping the hand grips. A support harness is vertically suspended from the support frame to support the user, and is configured for securing about the user's body. At least one mechanism is attached to the upper rail directly over the interior space. At least one suspension strap is coupled to the ratchet mechanisms and releasably cou…
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