Highly collapsible ambulatory assistive walker apparatus
US7306246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/0161
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A walker apparatus comprised of a first front support leg assembly, a second front support leg assembly, a first sliding joint, a second sliding joint, a central hinge joint, a first rear support leg assembly, a second rear support leg assembly, a first support member, a second support member, a front leg collapsing assembly, and a rear leg collapsing assembly. The walker apparatus is adapted to be is collapsed to a compact shape in a continuous collapsing motion.
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