Multi-use mobility aid device
AssigneeTelo LLC
InventorSteven Bleau
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Abstract
A mobility aid device constructed using internal couplings and capable of functioning as a rollator walker and transfer/transport chair through a convertible seat to backrest design. As a rollator walker, the device features a reverse wrap-around/posterior frame and is capable of detecting falls while providing continual data regarding its use through monitoring components built into the frame and which are visualized on a corresponding mobile application. The data is leveraged for therapeutic purposes through analysis leading to insights about gait patterns, energy levels, and device reliance and access to the data by physical therapists who can engage with the mobile application to assign exercises, monitor patient metrics, and engage with patients remotely.
Claims17
A mobility aid device comprising:
- a frame having a lower end and an upper end, the lower end of the frame comprising one or more pairs of ground engaging wheels and the upper end of the frame comprising a pair of handles, the frame further providing a user space at least partially within a perimeter of the frame;
- and
- a support surface rotatably secured to the frame wherein the support surface comprises two surfaces to provide a seat and a back rest portion to the support surface, the support surface being manually rotatable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the support surface provides a forward facing surface at a rear of the user space to provide an upper body user support surface to the mobility aid device, and in the second position the support surface provides a seat with back rest to the mobility aid device;
- wherein when the support surface is in the second position, the support surface is positioned within the user space;
- wherein when the support surface is in the first position, the support surface is manually moved from within the user space to a position at a rear of the frame to open the user space within the frame and wherein the user space is in front of the support surface.
A multi-use mobility aid device comprising:
- a wheeled frame supporting a seat and back rest assembly, wherein the seat and back rest assembly comprises a seat and back rest and the seat and back rest assembly is manually rotatable between two positions on the frame with respect to the frame, and a pair of handles rotatably coupled to the frame;
- wherein in a first configuration, the mobility aid device is a rollator walker;
- wherein in a second configuration, the mobility aid device is a transport or transfer chair;
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- wherein the mobility aid device is switchable between the first and second configurations manually and without tools.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.