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Sliding mobility assistance device

US7797775B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateOct 2, 2008
Grant dateSep 21, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G7/053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An mobility assistance device providing support for a user on a bed or similar furniture is disclosed. The mobility assistance device may include a support member that can be coupled to a piece of furniture and a support handle that is movable in a substantially vertical direction relative to the support member. The support handle is movable from an operating position to a stowed position. A locking mechanism may secure the support handle in the raised operating position.

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