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US 12,053,429 B2Granted
Walker specialized for trail use
OwnerJack Boydinventor
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Abstract
A walker specialized for use on trails by pushing and walking, rather than riding on, with no drivetrain, along with a method of using the walker on trails is provided. The walker can include a frame, two inline wheels, and a handlebar steering mechanism. The walker can further include a braking mechanism, an elbow rest, an electric motor, and racks and/or carriers for gear.
Claims16
A walker for pushing and walking to the side of, comprising:
- a bicycle frame;
- front and rear inline wheels coupled to the bicycle frame;
- wherein the bicycle frame defines a wheelbase between the front and rear inline wheels;
- a handlebar steering mechanism coupled to a first end of the bicycle frame;
- and
- a first ratchet controller coupled to the handlebar and via a cable to a first brake mechanism located on the front inline wheel or the rear inline wheel, the first ratchet controller comprising a pivotable paddle mechanism configured to increase or decrease the braking force applied to the respective inline wheel to reduce forward-sliding during downhill travel on an inclined surface;
- wherein the pivotable paddle mechanism can be engaged by a user during the downhill travel;
- wherein the walker has no pedals.
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A method of transporting an item or gear on a trail having an inclined surface, comprising:
- providing a walker for pushing and walking to the side of, the walker comprising:
- a bicycle frame;
- front and rear inline wheels coupled to the bicycle frame;
- wherein the bicycle frame defines a wheelbase between the front and rear inline wheels;
- a handlebar steering mechanism coupled to a first end of the bicycle frame;
- a first ratchet controller coupled to the handlebar steering mechanism and via a cable to a first brake mechanism located on the front or rear inline wheel, the first ratchet controller comprising a pivotable paddle configured to increase or decrease the braking force applied to the respective incline wheel to reduce forward-sliding during downhill travel on the inclined surface of the trail;
- wherein the pivotable paddle can be engaged by a user during the downhill travel;
- and
- one or more racks coupled to the bicycle frame, wherein each respective rack is configured to carry a removably attachable item or gear;
- wherein the walker has no pedals;
- attaching the item or gear to the respective rack coupled to the bicycle frame;
- setting the adjustable and settable controls of the first brake mechanism;
- and
- pushing the walker on the trail having the inclined or declined surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.