Walking aid
OwnerH. A. G. Rhodesinventor
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Abstract
A walking aid (10) which comprises an elongate shaft (12) having a handle (14) at or near its upper end, characterised in that the handle is inclined at an angle (.alpha.) to the axis of the shaft and comprises a central column (24) adapted to be held by the hand, the column having toward the lower portion thereof a laterally extending platform (26) capable of supporting the ulnar border of the hand. The handle is gripped downwardly, in a similar manner to a pistol grip, and the inclination of the handle to the shaft ensures that the wrist can be maintained in its neutral position which involves least strain to the user. The angle (.alpha.) can be adjusted according to patient needs by providing a pivot mounting (22) and a relevant lock between shaft and handle.
Claims18
A walking aid, comprising an elongate shaft having a handle connected to an upper portion of said shaft, wherein said handle has a front and comprises a central column having an axis inclined in the direction of the front at an angle relative to an axis of said shaft, a first platform extending outwardly from a lower portion of said column, and a second platform extending from an upper portion of said column, wherein said first platform extends spirally about said column and connects to said second platform.
A walking aid comprising:
- an elongate shaft adjustable with respect to height, said shaft having an upper and lower portion, said lower portion cranked forward;
- a handle having a lower first platform and a second upper platform, said handle connected to said upper portion of said shaft and angularly adjustable with respect to said shaft said first platform extends spirally about said handle and connects to said upper platform;
- a means for locking said handle in an angled position relative to said shaft, said locking means capable of being adjusted to maintain a user's wrist in a neutral position of least strain;
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- whereby a user of said walking device is able to transfer his weight to the device to promote a natural walking action.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.