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US 8,985,599 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for assisting users of conventional stand alone walkers
OwnerJacqulyn Petersoninventor
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Abstract
A system of attaching a trailing seat attachment to a walker so a person can sit down while using the walker without the need to turn around. The system comprising a pair of facing identical wheeled walkers coupled by an extension rod there between, where the walker includes spring loaded casters to restrict rolling when downward forces are applied to the walker seat or grips.
Claims17
A system for aiding persons who are walking comprising:
- a rolling seat comprising:
- a seat bottom configured for supporting a seated person;
- at least two supports configured to support said seat bottom in an elevated position;
- and
- each of said supports having a rolling means coupled thereto;
- which rolling means is configured to roll freely without a load and then be restricted, in all directions, in response to increased force being applied to said seat bottom;
- and
- a walker configured to be moved by said person while walking and said walker being coupled to said rolling seat.
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A method of aiding persons who are walking comprising the steps of:
- providing a rolling seat which is configured to support a person;
- said rolling seat, having a rolling means, which is configured with restricted rolling capabilities, in all directions, in response to increased forces being applied to said rolling seat;
- a walker configured to be moved by a person while walking;
- and
- coupling said walker to said rolling seat with an elongated member, so that said rolling seat trails behind said walker when a patient utilizes said walker while moving it in a direction of travel.
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A system for aiding a person while walking comprising;
- a walker;
- a trailing seat attachment configured to support a seated person and configured to roll;
- adjustable means for connecting said trailing seat attachment to said walker so that said trailing seat attachment trails behind the walker when the walker is moved by a person moving in a direction of travel;
- and
- where said trailing seat attachment comprises a means for restricting rolling, in all directions, of said trailing seat attachment in response to a person sitting in a seat of said trailing seat attachment.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.