Walking cane having integral gripping mechanism
OwnerEdward L. Rollinsinventor
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Abstract
A walking cane having an integral gripping mechanism; the walking cane having the integral gripping mechanism includes a T-shaped walking cane having an illumination member and a gripping mechanism actuated by a trigger. The gripping mechanism includes a stationary gripping lever and a mobile gripping lever hosted on an axle which is configured to move in relation to the stationary gripping lever. The walking cane having integral gripping mechanism provides users with additional independence and mobility.
Claims20
A walking cane having integral gripping mechanism, the walking cane having integral gripping mechanism comprising:
- a T-shaped walking cane having,
- an elongated hollow cylindrical body,
- a base,
- a handle being positioned opposite of said base including,
- a first-section, and
- a second-section,
- an illumination member positioned at said first-section,
- a light-activation button,
- a trigger hosted on a trigger-axle being positioned proximal to said second-section,
- a gripping mechanism actuated by said trigger including,
- a stationary gripping lever, and
- a mobile gripping lever hosted on an axle and being configured to move in relation to said stationary gripping lever.
A shoe sole cleaning device, the shoe sole cleaning device comprising:
- a T-shaped walking cane having,
- an elongated hollow cylindrical body,
- a base,
- a handle being positioned opposite of said base including,
- a first-section, and
- a second-section,
- an illumination member positioned at said first-section,
- a light-activation button,
- a trigger hosted on a trigger-axle being positioned proximal to said second-section,
- a gripping mechanism actuated by said trigger including,
- a stationary gripping lever, and
- a mobile gripping lever hosted on an axle and being configured to move in relation to said stationary gripping lever;
- wherein said base comprises a textured base-cap;
- wherein said stationary gripping lever and said mobile gripping lever comprise mating textured grips;
- wherein said textured grips include pliable ridges;
- wherein said textured grips further include flat end sections;
- wherein said stationary gripping lever and said mobile gripping lever form a gripping claw configured to assist a user with picking up at least one item;
- wherein said handle is horizontally-centered upon a vertical shaft of said elongated hollow cylindrical body forming said T-shaped walking cane;
- wherein said stationary gripping lever ends in a flush position to said base of said T-shaped walking cane;
- wherein said illumination member comprises an LED light;
- wherein said T-shaped walking cane further includes a first-endcap and a second-endcap;
- wherein said first-endcap being positioned at said first-section and being configured to host said LED light;
- wherein said first-endcap is removable;
- wherein depression of said trigger initiates retracting of said mobile gripping lever into a closed-condition;
- wherein said releasing of said trigger initiates extending of said mobile gripping lever;
- wherein said second-section of said handle comprises a trigger-indentation to accommodate said trigger when fully retracted;
- wherein said elongated hollow cylindrical body houses a cable extending from said trigger to said mobile gripping lever being configured to initiate movement of said mobile gripping lever;
- wherein said LED light is battery powered;
- wherein said handle comprises an upward arch profile providing an ergonomic grip area;
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- wherein said first-section and said second-section of said handle each further comprise a padded portion.
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