Mobility-aid apparatus and method with cores having negative draft
US7255120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H3/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods assist in mobility of a person. According to an embodiment of the invention, a device for enhancing mobility of a physically-impaired person comprises: a first member that comprises an elongated portion; and a second member that is configured to slidably receive the elongated portion of the first member and to have negative draft relative to the elongated portion of the first member. According to another embodiment of the invention, there is a method for producing an apparatus for assisting in ambulation. The method comprises the steps of: providing a first member that comprises an elongated portion; and providing a second member, including: forming a recess in the second member for slidably receiving the elongated portion of the first member; and tapering the recess to have negative draft relative to the elongated portion of the first member.
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