Devices, systems, and methods for combining mobility and reaching aids
OwnerBarbara Woodinventor
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Abstract
Devices and systems are provided that comprise a reaching apparatus removably coupled with a mobility device such that an individual can couple, uncouple, and/or use the reaching apparatus while concurrently using the mobility device for stability and/or mobility assistance. Related devices, systems, and kits further comprise a sheath for coupling with a mobility device using one or more attachment means, the sheath configured to slidably receive at least part of the reaching apparatus therein. Furthermore, methods for using such devices and systems are provided, providing both retrofit options and otherwise.
Claims18
A stability assistance system comprising:
- a mobility device comprising a shaft;
- a sheath coupled with the shaft of the mobility device via one or more couplers comprising at least one annular component such that the sheath is positioned adjacent to the shaft, the sheath comprising an elongated body having an open proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen in communication with at least the one open proximal end, the lumen configured to slidably receive at least part of a reaching apparatus therein;
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- a reaching apparatus comprising an elongated shaft, the reaching apparatus configured to grip an object and to be slidably received within or removed from the lumen of the sheath by a user while concurrently using the mobility device for stability.
A system for mounting a reaching apparatus to a mobility device, the system comprising:
- a sheath comprising an elongated body having an open proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen in communication with at least the open proximal end, the lumen configured to slidably receive at least part of a reaching apparatus therein;
- one or more means of attachment for securely coupling the sheath to a shaft of a mobility device such that the sheath is positioned adjacent to the shaft, the one or more means of attachment comprising at least one annular component;
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- a reaching apparatus comprising a shaft, one or more gripping components, a handle, and a deployment mechanism, wherein the reaching apparatus is configured to grip or release an object with the one or more gripping components when the deployment mechanism is triggered and to be slidably received within the lumen of the sheath.
A method of using stability assistance device comprising the steps of:
- providing a sheath comprising an elongated body having an open proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen in communication with at least the one open proximal end, and a reaching apparatus comprising a shaft, one or more gripping components, a handle, and a deployment mechanism, the reaching apparatus configured to grip or release an object with the one or more gripping components when the deployment mechanism is triggered and to be slidably seated within the lumen of the sheath;
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- coupling the sheath with a shaft of a mobility device via one or more couplers comprising at least one annular component such that the sheath is positioned adjacent to the shaft;
- wherein a user can concurrently use the mobility device for stability or mobility and slidably uncouple the reaching apparatus with the lumen of the sheath.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.