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US 12,642,734 B2Granted
Two-part cane system
AssigneePlatinum Health, LLC
InventorNoel Duquette
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Abstract
A cane system having an attachment end that is constructed and arranged to temporarily secure to a floor mounting plate. The floor mounting plate includes an attachment mechanism that allows the cane to be attached in an upright secure position, wherein the user can rely upon the cane to help stand up from a seated position. The attachment mechanism is further used to release the cane from the floor mounting plate, preferably by a foot operated lever. A spring-loaded T-handle is used for height adjustment of the cane, allowing ease of adjustment to accommodate a standing or sitting position.
Claims9
A cane system comprising:
- a cane body having an upper section and a lower section;
- said upper section defined by a first end having a shape that allows for comfortable use of the cane with a secure grip for the user, and a second end having a spring-loaded detent;
- said lower section defined by an upper end forming a receptacle for slidable receipt of said second end of said upper section, said upper end including a plurality of detent openings allowing the user to adjust the height the cane, and a lower end having a distal tip for impacting a surface while an user is walking;
- a cane attachment mechanism formed from a recessed ledge positioned along said lower end of said lower section;
- at least one floor mounting plate formed from a substantially flat plate that is fastened to a floor, said mounting plate having a receptacle for temporary receipt of said distal end of said cane, a floor mounting plate attachment mechanism for securing said cane in a vertical position upon placement of said distal tip into said receptacle, and a release mechanism to expel said distal tip from said receptacle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.