Sit-to-stand and walking assistive mobility aid
US9597251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A walker to assist a person rising from a seated position, the walker comprising: two or more front legs each having a proximal end, a center and a distal end, the distal end being adapted to contact the ground, one or more cross members secured to and joining the front legs to one another, a handle engaged to the proximal end of each front leg, a joint mechanism engaged to each the front leg, and a rear leg having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to each joint mechanism allowing the rear legs to pivot relative to the front legs.
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