Walker with illumination, location, positioning, tactile and/or sensor capabilities
US8810407B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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