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US 12,004,614 B1Granted
Pole grips
AssigneeAmanda Leah Shintani
InventorAmanda Leah Shintani
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Abstract
A grip configured for interconnection to a therapy or walking pole is provided. The grip includes tactile, visual, and/or auditory feedback systems that help ensure a user is using the walking poles correctly. The feedback information may also be directed to a therapist for review.
Claims20
A pair of ergonomic grips, comprising:
- a first grip configured for gripping by a persons left hand;
- and
- a second configured for gripping by a person right hand, the first grip and the second grip including
- an upper portion having a light-emitting device, a sound-emitting device, and a vibration motor,
- a central portion having a plurality of gripping regions;
- a lower portion,
- a wrist support extending from the lower portion and having a first potentiometer associated with the sound emitting device and a second potentiometer associated with the vibration motor,
- wherein the wrist support defines a lower surface of the grip having an opening for selective receipt of a pole and an on/off switch,
- measuring devices configured to determine when the first grip and the second grip reach predetermined upstroke and downstroke heights during alternate arm swinging by the person while gripping the first grip and the second grip, and
- a pressure sensor configured to determine an applied force against an even surface when a pole is received in the opening, wherein the determined applied force in the first grip and the second grip are compared to each other for determining weight distribution during the alternate arm swinging.
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A pair of ergonomic grips, comprising:
- a first grip configured for gripping by a persons left hand;
- and
- a second grip configured for gripping by the persons right hand, the first grip and the second each including
- an upper portion having a light-emitting, device, a sound-emitting device, and a vibration motor,
- a central portion having a plurality of gripping regions,
- a lower portion,
- measuring devices configured to determine when the first grip and the second grip reach predetermined upstroke and downstroke heights during alternate arm swinging by the person while gripping the first grip and the second grip, and
- a pressure sensor configured to determine an applied force against an even surface when a pole is received in the opening, wherein the determined applied force in the first grip and the second grip are compared to each other for determining weight distribution during the alternate arm swinging.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.