Modular walking cane providing wrist support and stability
AssigneeTelo LLC
InventorsSteven Bleau, Morgan Kerfeld, Elizabeth Urbanski
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AssigneeTelo LLC
InventorsSteven Bleau, Morgan Kerfeld, Elizabeth Urbanski
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A walking cane having an overall Y-shape with each of a handle and wrist support extending away from connection with a vertical ground engaging shaft of the cane at an angle. The walking cane provides enhanced comfort, support, stability, and versatility to users. A Y-shaped upper portion with an ergonomic handle portion encourages proper height setting, provides wrist support, promotes a natural grip, and reduces hand and wrist strain. Magnetic clips located on each cane allow it to be securely snapped to another cane for easy storage and transport. Using two canes in tandem further provides bilateral support. The cane's upper portion angle is based on the angle of an individual in a neutral standing position so that, during use, the cane mirrors the user's leg angle to promote a more proper and natural gait. An integrated height adjustment mechanism allows for user customization. The cane also features lightweight and durable construction, with a non-slip rubber tip for added stability and safety. The cane may be modular in nature to allow for individual customization with an upper portion removably secured to the lower portion support leg.
A walking cane comprising:
A walking cane comprising a ground engaging length supporting a handle on an upper end of the length, wherein the handle extends outwardly from connection with the ground engaging length at an angle such that the handle extends along an axis that is neither parallel nor perpendicular to an axis of the ground engaging length.
A modular walking cane comprising a vertical support having an adjustable overall length and an upper portion that is removably securable to the vertical support such that the walking cane is a multi-purpose walking cane capable of adapting to a user's changing needs and mobility function.
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