# US 2026/0102309 A1 · Crutch with Integrated Fold-Out Sling, Telescoping Frame for Compact Transport, and Leg Elevation Mechanism

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- Number: US 2026/0102309 A1
- Document ID: US20260102309A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 19/355,190
- Filed: 2025-10-10
- Published: 2026-04-16
- Earliest claimed: 2024-10-10
- Assignees: Thomas Jefferson University
- Applicants: Thomas Jefferson University
- Inventors: Samuel Elesinmogun; Haig Manoukian; Rabiul Rafi; Mason Meo
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20260102309A1

## CPC

- A61H 3/02: Crutches
- A61H 3/0244: {Arrangements for storing or keeping upright when not in use}
- A61H 2003/0205: {Crutches with no pivoting movement during use, e.g. tripods}
- A61H 2003/0272: {on a single crutch allowing it to remain upright when not in use, e.g. retractable tripods}
- A61H 2201/0161: Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
- A61H 2201/0192: Specific means for adjusting dimensions
- A61H 2201/1635: Hand or arm, e.g. handle
- A61H 2201/1642: Holding means therefor
- A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N)

## Abstract

A crutch device includes a first strut portion connected to a second strut portion with a hinge and a flexible sling connected to the first and second strut portions, wherein the device is configurable between a crutch mode and a sling mode. Also described herein is a crutch device comprising a first strut portion, wherein the first strut portion comprises an elongated structure with a first end and second end; a second strut portion, wherein the second strut portion is connected to the first strut portion via a hinge, and the second strut portion comprises a first elongated structure and a second elongated structure, each with a first end and second end; and a flexible sling connected to the first and second strut portions, wherein the device is configurable between a crutch mode, a sling mode and a compact mode.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A crutch device, comprising:
a first strut portion connected to a second strut portion with a hinge; and
a flexible sling connected to the first and second strut portions, wherein the device is configurable between a crutch mode and a sling mode.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the flexible sling is positioned substantially parrel to the ground when the device is configured to the sling mode.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein a foot portion of the first strut portion extends below a foot portion of the second strut portion when the device is configured to the crutch mode.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the first strut portion is formed from an elongate tube or structure, and the second strut portion is formed from first and second elongate tubes or structures.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the foot portions of the first and second strut portions form a tripod stance when the device is configured to the sling mode.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, further comprising a hand grip portion attached to the first strut portion.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein any portion of the first and second strut portions are adjustable, extendable or telescoping.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the flexible sling is composed of a fabric, cushioned fabric, plastic, leather, or any combinations thereof.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the sling has a length ranging between about 4″ and 14″.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the first strut comprises an underarm support.

### Claim 11

A crutch device comprising:
a first strut portion, wherein the first strut portion comprises an elongated structure with a first end and second end;
a second strut portion, wherein the second strut portion is connected to the first strut portion via a hinge, and the second strut portion comprises a first elongated structure and a second elongated structure, each with a first end and second end; and
a flexible sling connected to the first and second strut portions, wherein the device is configurable between a crutch mode, a sling mode and a compact mode.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The device of claim 11, wherein the first end of the first strut portion comprises an underarm support.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The device of claim 12, wherein the first strut portion further comprises a hand grip portion.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The device of claim 13, wherein the second strut portion comprises a locking mechanism configured to engage and lock with the first strut portion in both the crutch mode and the compact mode.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The device of claim 14, wherein the locking mechanism is located at and configured to connect the first ends of the first and second elongated structures.

### Claim 16 (depends on 14)

The device of claim 14, wherein the flexible sling connects to the second strut portion at the first ends of the first and second elongated structures.

### Claim 17 (depends on 14)

The device of claim 14, wherein at least one portion of the first and second strut portions are adjustable, extendable or telescoping.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The device of claim 17, wherein the first strut portion comprises a foot portion located at the second end of the elongated structure, and the second strut portion comprises a foot portion positioned to connect the second ends of the first and second elongated structures.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The device of claim 18, wherein the foot portions of the first and second strut portions form a tripod stance when the device is configured to the sling mode.

### Claim 20 (depends on 19)

The device of claim 19, wherein the first strut portion further comprises a hand grip portion.