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US 5,964,385 AGranted
Cane retrieval device
OwnerWilliam H. Simoninventor
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Abstract
A cane retrieval device includes a flexible linking member that retractably joins a cane to a wrist-mounted attachment strap. A constant, tension-spring controlled positioning assembly allows placement of a tethered cane in a user-selected location remote from the user's hands, while drawing the cane into a readily grasped orientation in a uniform manner upon demand. A brake mechanism prevents unwanted cane retraction. The wrist-mounted attachment strap is adjustable and requires no special dexterity during securement or removal.
Claims3
In combination with a cane, a cane retrieval device for retrieving said cane at a consistent acceleration, said device comprising:
- a flexible linking member having a first end spaced apart from a second end by a middle portion, said first end being attached to said cane;
- a positioning assembly for guiding said first end of said flexible linking member into a preferred location with respect to an individual's hand, said first end being urged into said preferred location with a consistent tension of predetermined magnitude;
- said positioning assembly including a winding spring having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to a rotating first reel, said second end being attached to a rotating second reel, said winding spring being wound in a first direction around said first reel and in a second direction around said second reel, said second direction being opposite said first direction;
- said first reel being operatively associated with said second reel via said winding spring;
- said flexible linking member being operatively associated with said second reel;
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- an attachment strap disposed on said positioning assembly, said attachment strap being adapted to encircle a wrist of said individual for securing said positioning assembly against said wrist of said individual;
- whereby said operative association of said first reel and said second reel results in constant-acceleration motion of said cane attached to said flexible linking member first end from a remote location to a proximal location, regardless of the distance between said remote location and said proximal location;
- and whereby said attached cane moves at a consistent acceleration in response to a release of potential energy stored within said winding spring.
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In combination with a cane, a cane retrieval device for retrieving said cane at a consistent acceleration, said device comprising:
- a flexible linking member having a first end spaced apart from a second end by a middle portion, said first end being attached to said cane;
- a positioning assembly for guiding said first end of said flexible linking member into a preferred location with respect to an individual's hand, said positioning assembly including a winding spring having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to a rotating first reel, said second end being attached to a rotating second reel, said winding spring being wound in a first direction around said first reel and in a second direction around said second reel, said second direction being opposite said first direction;
- said first reel being operatively associated with said second reel via said winding spring;
- said flexible linking member being operatively associated with said second reel;
- a brake mechanism constructed and arranged to prevent rotating movement of said second reel when said brake mechanism is in an engaged position;
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- an attachment strap disposed on said positioning assembly, said attachment strap being adapted to encircle a wrist of said individual for securing said positioning assembly against said wrist of said individual;
- whereby said cane is attached to said flexible linking member first end for selective placement in a remote location, and whereby said operative association of said first reel and said second reel results in motion of said cane from said remote location into a proximal location with a consistent acceleration regardless of the distance between said remote location and said proximal location;
- and whereby said attached cane moves at a consistent acceleration in response to a release of potential energy stored within said winding spring.
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In combination with a cane, a cane retrieval device for retrieving said cane at a consistent acceleration, said device comprising:
- a flexible linking member having a first end spaced apart from a second end by a middle portion;
- an anchoring panel affixed to said linking member first end, said anchoring panel adapted for selective attachment to said cane;
- a positioning assembly for guiding said first end of said flexible linking member into a preferred location with respect to an individual's hand, said positioning assembly including a winding spring having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to a rotating first reel, said second end being attached to a rotating second reel, said winding spring being wound in a first direction around said first reel and in a second direction around said second reel, said second direction being opposite said first direction;
- said first reel being operatively associated with said second reel via said winding spring;
- said flexible linking member being operatively associated with said second reel;
- a brake mechanism constructed and arranged to prevent rotating movement of said second reel when said brake mechanism is in an engaged position;
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- an attachment strap disposed on said positioning assembly, said attachment strap being adapted to encircle a wrist of said individual for securing said positioning assembly against said wrist of said individual;
- whereby said cane is attached to said linking member for selective placement in a remote location, and whereby said operative association of said first reel and said second reel results in motion of said cane from said remote location into a proximal location with a consistent acceleration regardless of the distance between said remote location and said proximal location;
- and whereby said attached cane moves at a consistent acceleration in response to a release of potential energy from within said winding spring.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.