Stair Assistance Device and System
OwnerRicky Shuminventor
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Abstract
A stair assistance device and a system for assisting individuals with traversing stairways is provided. Each stair assistance device includes a platform. The platform has a first end that is defined opposite of a second end. Each end has an interface. Each interface is designed to secure the end of the platform to one of a pair of lifts. The lifts are designed to vertically displace the platform from a raised position to a lowered position and vice versa. Multiple stair assistance devices may be used to assist an individual with traversing an entire stairway.
Claims15
A stair assistance device, comprising:
- a platform,
- the platform defining a first end opposite a second end;
- the first end of the platform defining a first interface;
- the first interface configured to engage a first lift;
- the second end of the platform defining a second interface;
- the second interface configured to engage a second lift;
- and
- wherein the first lift and the second lift are configured to vertically displace the platform between a raised position and a lowered position.
A system for assisting individuals with traversing a stairway, comprising:
- a plurality of stair assistance devices;
- wherein each stair assistance device comprises:
- a platform,
- the platform defining a first end opposite a second end;
- the first end of the platform defining a first interface;
- the first interface configured to engage a first lift;
- the second end of the platform defining a second interface;
- the second interface configured to engage a second lift;
- wherein the first lift and the second lift are configured to vertically displace the platform between a raised position and a lowered position;
- wherein the plurality of stair assistance devices comprises a base stair assistance device and a peak assistance device;
- and
- wherein each stair assistance device is installed at an area adjacent to a stair.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.