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Walker with illumination, location, positioning, tactile and/or sensor capabilities

US8810407B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2011
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2201/5092
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In accordance with various embodiments, a walker has a body. An illumination source is supported by the body. The illumination source is configured to focus illumination on a target area. The target area includes both a leg of a user and ground adjacent the leg during an entire gait cycle of the user using the walker for assistance during ambulation.

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