Universal platform support for a walker
AssigneeInvacare Corporation
InventorShane Obitts
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Abstract
A universal platform support assembly (10) provides for vertical and horizontal adjustment to secure the assembly to a wide array of walker (W) styles and sizes. A forearm receiving member (20) can be pivoted for comfort of the user and a push handle (24) associated therewith may be selectively positioned fore and aft, as well as rotated, for additional fit and comfort. Enlarged knobs (32) that may be conveniently grasped and manipulated secure the various adjustable components together allowing assembly and adjustment to proceed without using tools.
Claims19
A universal platform support for a walker-type patient aid that includes a front leg and a rear leg on each side thereof comprising:
- a forearm receiving member adaptably contoured to receive a forearm of an associated user;
- a support member operatively connected to and supporting the forearm receiving member;
- a forearm mounting member interconnecting the forearm receiving member to the support member, the forearm mounting member including an angle adjusting portion for selectively altering the angular orientation of the forearm receiving member;
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- an adjustable securing assembly operatively connected to said support member having attachment members that permit adjustment of the forearm receiving member in both a generally vertical direction and a generally horizontal direction, said securing assembly including a clamp bracket adapted for receipt about a hand receiving grip of a walker-type aid.
A universal platform support for a walker-type patient aid that includes a front leg and a rear leg on each side thereof comprising:
- a forearm receiving member adaptably contoured to receive a forearm of an associated user;
- a support member operatively connected to and supporting the forearm receiving member;
- an adjustable securing assembly operatively connected to said support member having attachment members that permit adjustment of the forearm receiving member in both a generally vertical direction and a generally horizontal direction, said securing assembly including first and second members having contoured surfaces which are each adapted for receipt and attachment about a different leg of a walker-type aid.
A universal platform support for a walker-type patient and comprising:
- a forearm receiving member adaptably contoured to receive a forearm of an associated user, said forearm receiving member including an angle adjusting portion for selectively altering the angular orientation of the forearm receiving member;
- a support member operatively connected to and supporting the forearm receiving member;
- an adjustable securing assembly operatively connected to said support member having attachment members that permit adjustment of the forearm receiving member in both a generally vertical direction and a generally horizontal direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.