# US 8,740,242 B2 · Posterior walker

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- Number: US 8,740,242 B2
- Document ID: US8740242B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/248,809
- Filed: 2011-09-29
- Published: 2013-04-04
- Granted: 2014-06-03
- Earliest claimed: 2011-09-29
- Assignees: Biovar Corporation
- Applicants: Flo Slomp
- Inventors: Flo Slomp
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8740242B2

## CPC

- B26B 11/00: Hand knives combined with other implements, e.g. with corkscrew, with scissors, with writing implement (combined table-ware A47G21/06)
- A61H 3/04: Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
- B26B 3/02: Table-knives (B26B9/02 takes precedence)
- 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
- B26B: HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (for harvesting A01D; for horticulture, for forestry A01G; for butchering or meat treatment A22; for manufactering or repairing footwear A43D; nail clippers or cutters A45D29/02; kitchen equipment A47J; {vegetable slicers, julienne cutters and similar devices and holders therefor, B26D3/28}; for surgical purposes A61B; for metal B23D; cutting by abrasive fluid jets B24C5/02; plier-like tools with cutting edges B25B7/22; pincers B25C11/02; handles for hand implements, in general B25G; guillotine-type cutters B26D; {perforating by non-mechanical means, e.g. by fluid jet, B26F1/26}; for erasing B43L19/00; for textile materials D06H)
- 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 posterior walker has an anteriorly open, wheeled frame having a transverse posterior structural member, a left and right forearm support member attached to the frame, and adapted to be aligned with the forearms of a user at an angle wherein the user's wrist is lower than the elbow, and left and right hand grips associated with the left and right forearm support member.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A posterior walker comprising:
(a) an anteriorly open, wheeled frame having a posterior structural member wrapping around the posterior and two sides of a user with a backrest at the height of the lumbar region of the user attached thereto;
(b) a left and right forearm support member attached to the posterior structural member at the height of the backrest and angled downward from horizontal, and adapted to be aligned with the forearms of a user wherein the user's wrist is lower than the elbow; and
(c) a left and right hand grip associated with the left and right forearm support member, wherein each of the left and right hand grips projects upwardly and substantially perpendicular to its respective forearm support member, and wherein the user walking upright connects lumbarly with the backrest achieving a neutral spine.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The posterior walker of claim 1 wherein the frame comprises telescoping segments allowing height adjustment of the walker.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The posterior walker of claim 1 wherein each forearm support member is angled at about 25° to about 45° downward from horizontal.

### Claim 4

The posterior walker wherein the each forearm support member is angled at about 30° downward from horizontal.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The posterior walker of claim 1 wherein each forearm support member is pivotally attached to the posterior structural member, allowing radial adjustment from side to side.