Walker having height adjustment and method for doing the same
US9180038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0195
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A walker having height adjustment, and a method of use thereof, generally includes a base. Length adjustable strut assemblies are provided to allow the walker to be converted between a fully extended configuration, a high top walker configuration, and a fully retracted, low top walker configuration, as well as to numerous configurations having incremental heights between the fully extended and the fully retracted configurations. Thus, a modular support is provided that can be used to provide different levels of immobilization and can be used for various therapeutic purposes, can accommodate different patient leg lengths with one device, and allows practitioners to carry a reduced inventory.
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