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US 11,758,992 B2Granted
Ergonomic cane with novel base and additional components
OwnerRoberta A. Lipmaninventor
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Abstract
A system for a walking cane is provided. The walking cane may be comprised of a stem and a base, and the base may be provided in the shape of a human foot. The base may be made of various types of materials, such as a flexible silicone or rubber material. The foot shape may provide a natural, ergonomic feel for the user.
Claims15
A device for providing walking assistance comprising:
- a stem;
- and
- a base coupled to the stem, the base provided in a shape of a human foot, wherein the base includes at least a forward portion comprising a set of individual toe portions, a center portion comprising an arch, and a rearward portion comprising a heel portion, the arch being flexible responsive to a force applied to:
- at least one toe portion of the set of individual toe portions or the heel portion.
1 more element
A system comprising:
- a walking cane having a base portion provided in a shape of a human foot, wherein the base portion includes at least an arch forming a central portion being flexible responsive to one or more forces applied to:
- at least one toe portion of a set of individual toe portions for the base portion and a heel portion of the base portion, wherein the base portion is configured to be detachable from the walking cane.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.