Abstract

A rotatable shock absorber assembly for a crutch. A guide pin is removably fixable within the upper portion of a support leg. A piston comprises a flange arranged proximate a saddle, comprising a top surface having two or more arcuate rotation grooves defined therein, and a main body defining an elongate slot enabling the guide pin to be inserted therethrough, such that the piston can translate along the elongate axis relative to the guide pin. A joint, can operably couple the piston to the saddle. The joint can rotate about the elongate axis relative to the piston. A biasing mechanism is configured to urge the piston along the elongate axis toward the armpit of the user whereby the saddle can be held stable in the armpit of the user and the support leg can rotate about, and translate along the elongate axis during use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61H 3/02 - Crutches
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• A61H 3/00 - Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include canes and methods related thereto. In an embodiment, the invention includes a self-walking cane including a handle, a leg, and an articulating joint connecting the handle and the leg. Other embodiments are also included herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45B 9/02 - Handles or heads
• A61H 3/02 - Crutches

Abstract

A method for upgrading a crutch, comprising the steps of providing a crutch having a leg, a first saddle, a first handle and a first foot; providing a second saddle different from the first saddle; removing the first saddle from the leg; and attaching the second saddle to the leg, wherein the first saddle has an upper surface that is symmetric about two planes and wherein the second saddle has an upper surface that is symmetric about only one plane, and certain crutches to use therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61H 3/02 - Crutches

Goods & Services

Walking aids for medical purposes; crutches; canes for medical purposes; ambulatory devices, namely crutches, canes and walkers. Walking aids; walking canes; walking sticks.

Goods & Services

Walking aids for medical purposes; crutches; canes for medical purposes; ambulatory devices, namely crutches, canes and walkers. Walking aids; walking canes; walking sticks.