Universal self help aid apparatus for invalids
OwnerCharles W. McGeeinventor
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Abstract
This is an apparatus which has universal application for invalids who have lost much of the functioning of their limbs and other portions of their bodies such as paraplegics and the like. The apparatus is characterized by being composed of a number of tubular elements formed into a frame and having attachments of such nature that a person in a wheel chair may approach the frame and pull himself into position within the frame and with the use of various attachments about his legs and other portions of his body is able to stand, to walk and to exercise without the assistance of other persons.
Claims8
Apparatus for assisting a crippled individual in movement and exercise comprising:
- a frame consisting of two side frame members, wherein said side frame members include angularly disposed members to be gripped by an individual using the device;
- elongated members joining said two side frame members at one of their ends include members suitable to engage the lower legs of the person using the same in a clamping manner;
- elongated members joining the other end of said side frame members in such a manner as to allow for entry from that end from a wheeelchair.
Apparatus for assisting a crippled individual in movement and exercise comprising:
- a frame consisting of two side frame members, wherein said side frame members include angularly disposed members to be gripped by an individual using the device;
- rotatably mounted elongated members joining two side frame members upon one end thereof, said rotatably mounted elongated members being offset outwardly from the frame in order to allow for movement of said crippled individual within the confines of said frame to exceed the general space provided within said frame;
- and rotatably mounted elongated members joining the other end of said side frame members in such a manner as to allow for entry from that end from a wheelchair.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.