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US 2023/0320922 A1Published application
Ergonomic Crutch with Underarm Shock Absorber Support
OwnerPhillip Dietzinventor
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Abstract
An ergonomic crutch with underarm shock absorber support is provided. The crutch is designed to provide increased safety, security and comfort to a user. The crutch provides upper and lower support members, a hand grip support and an underarm support with a customizable core to accommodate users of varying height and weight. The shock absorber is in a position elevated from the walking surface which increases functionality and longevity.
Claims12
An ergonomic crutch comprising:
- a crutch body having upper and lower ends;
- a lower support member securable at various locations along the crutch body via a locking mechanism, said lower support member comprising a traction tip;
- a hand grip support;
- an underarm support pivotably connected to the upper end of the crutch body and wherein pivoting action between the underarm support and the upper end of the crutch body defines a pivoting action space;
- a force dampener disposed in the pivoting action space.
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An ergonomic crutch comprising:
- a midsection body having upper and lower ends;
- a lower support member configured for insertion into the lower end of the midsection body and securable at various locations via a lower locking mechanism, said lower support member comprising a traction tip;
- a hand grip support;
- an upper support member configured for insertion into the upper end of the midsection body;
- an underarm support pivotably connected to the upper support member and wherein pivoting action between the underarm support and the upper support member defines a pivoting action space;
- a force dampener disposed in the pivoting action space.
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An ergonomic crutch comprising:
- a midsection body having upper and lower ends and a hollow mid-portion;
- a lower support member configured for insertion into the lower end of the midsection body and securable at various locations via a lower locking mechanism, said lower support member comprising a traction tip;
- a hand grip support;
- an upper support member configured for insertion into the upper end of the midsection body;
- an underarm support pivotably connected to the upper support member and wherein pivoting action between the underarm support and the upper support member defines a pivoting action space;
- a first force dampener disposed in the pivoting action space;
- a second force dampener disposed within the hollow mid-portion of the midsection body and in communication with the upper support member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.