Crutches, walking sticks and the like, and enhancement methods therefor
OwnerAnthony Ippolitoinventor
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Abstract
A crutch, or the like, that can handle ground conditions includes an elongate brace having a lower extension and an upper element. The upper element is adapted to engage a portion of the human anatomy. A device positioned at the lower extension includes a firm proximal member, and a firm distal member. The firm proximal member and the firm distal member are positioned below the upper end of the main body. Also included is an elongate flexible structure. This structure is adapted to engage the proximal member and the distal member, and allow them to angularly deflect relative to each other. An angular offset can then occur between the firm distal member and the main body. Also included is a base positioned below the distal member that has multiple feet.
Claims19
A crutch, or the like, that is enhanced and adapted to handle ground conditions, comprising:
- an elongate brace having a lower extension and an upper element adapted to engage a portion of the human anatomy;
- a device positioned at the lower extension, the device comprising a firm proximal member, and a firm distal member;
- an elongate flexible structure adapted to engage the proximal member and the distal member, and allow them to angularly deflect relative to each other;
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- a base positioned below the distal member and having multiple feet.
A method for enhancing a crutch, or the like, that has a main body with an upper and a lower end, the method employing a firm proximal member and a firm distal member, the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning the firm proximal member and the firm distal member below the upper end of the main body;
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- allowing angular displacement between the firm proximal member and the firm distal member to produce an angular offset between the firm distal member and the main body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.