Illuminated apparatus for assisting movement
AssigneeIllumipath LLC
InventorsMichael James Gorey, Scott William Schultz
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Abstract
An illuminated apparatus for assisting movement is provided that is able to illuminate surface areas upon which one walks, hikes, skis, skates, runs, reads from, signals, examines or studies. The illuminated apparatus for assisting movement may provide both broad and focused illumination. The device may ensure safe footing, solid purchase, and stable load bearing by providing illuminated assistance for foot, ski and skate placement, as well as the placement of singular and multi-pole fixtures used for activities such as hiking, climbing, skiing, skating, running, and walking. The illuminated apparatus for assisting movement may be compact and lightweight.
Claims20
An apparatus for assisting movement comprising:
- a shaft having a first end on which a handle is disposed and a second end extending longitudinally away from the first end, the shaft further including an offset portion located between the first end and the second end, the offset portion including a curved portion and an angled portion, and a generally longitudinal portion extending between the second end of the shaft and the first end of the shaft, wherein the angled portion is positioned between the generally longitudinal portion and the curved portion;
- a housing secured to and only partially surrounding the shaft;
- a plurality of light sources located within the housing and oriented around the generally longitudinal portion of the shaft so as to circumferentially illuminate an area around the second end of the shaft;
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- at least one power source for powering the plurality of light sources, wherein the at least one power source is positioned within the generally longitudinal portion of the shaft.
An apparatus for assisting movement comprising:
- a shaft having a first end on which a handle is disposed and a second end extending longitudinally away from the first end, the shaft further including an offset portion located between the first end and the second end, the offset portion including a curved portion and an angled portion, and a generally longitudinal portion extending between the second end of the shaft and the first end of the shaft, wherein the angled portion is positioned between the generally longitudinal portion and the curved portion;
- a housing secured to and only partially surrounding the shaft;
- a plurality of light sources located within the housing and oriented around the generally longitudinal portion of the shaft so as to circumferentially illuminate an area extending 360° around the second end of the shaft;
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- at least one power source for powering the plurality of light sources.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.