# US 9,872,810 B2 · Monocoque ambulation aid > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,872,810 B2 - Document ID: US9872810B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/295,171 - Filed: 2016-10-17 - Published: 2017-02-09 - Granted: 2018-01-23 - Earliest claimed: 2012-07-25 - Assignees: Motivo, Inc. - Applicants: Motivo, Inc. - Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow; Jennifer R. Harris - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9872810B2 ## CPC - A61H 3/04: Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons - A61H 3/00: Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about (apparatus for helping babies to walk A47D13/04 {; applying electrical currents by contact electrodes for stimulating motor muscles, e.g. walking assistance A61N1/36003}) - A61H 2003/002: {with attached or incorporated article carrying means} - A61H 2003/004: {Trays} - A61H 2003/046: {with braking means} - A61H 2201/0107: modular - A61H 2201/0161: Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport - A61H 2201/0192: Specific means for adjusting dimensions - A61H 2201/1633: Seat (A61H2201/0149 takes precedence) - A61H 2201/1638: Holding means therefor - 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 Example ambulation aid apparatus and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed and described herein. An example ambulation aid apparatus includes an ambulation aid body formed as a integral part, the integral part formed in monocoque construction to provide support for mobility of a user through the integral part, the integral part providing a plurality of grippable areas to facilitate user movement and support through the integral part. Another example ambulation aid apparatus includes a primary panel formed in monocoque construction to provide support for and assist in mobility of a user through the skin of the monocoque primary panel, the primary panel formed to interrelate with one or more subassemblies to provide an integrated monocoque part to assist in providing support for and improved mobility of the user through the integrated monocoque part. Example methods of manufacture are also disclosed and described. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus comprising: a handle movably affixed to a body of an ambulation aid, the handle including: a graspable portion to support a user and provide control for user mobility via the ambulation aid; a track into which the graspable portion is movably affixed, the graspable portion adjustable within the track with respect to the body of the ambulation aid; and a brake to arrest motion of the ambulation aid through activation by the user, wherein the brake further includes a brake line positioned inside a hollow side panel of the body of the ambulation aid, the brake line running from the handle to a wheel. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the brake includes a brake lever associated with the handle and formed from a bent piece of metal angled into a wheel of the ambulation aid to slow and lock the wheel. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the track includes a T slot track. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a fastener holds the handle in place along the track. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fastener includes at least one of a cam lock, a set screw, a snap, a button, a spring loaded plunger, or a ball. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the handle is formed as a single part with a sliding geometry that slides along the track. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the handle and sliding geometry are arranged to be fastened at discrete locations along the body of the ambulation aid. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the handle includes a grip. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the handle is formed as a two-shot injection molded part in which the grip is formed of a different material than the rest of the handle. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further including a tube attached to the track to hold an accessory. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the track includes a mounting plate with a slot. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the handle is attached the mounting plate to allow for a brake cable to pass between walls of the body of the ambulation aid to the brake on a wheel of the ambulation aid and remain hidden from view. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the brake includes one or more of a hand-activated brake, foot-activated brake, or weight-activated brake. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the handle includes a molded handle. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the handle is integrated into the body of the ambulation aid. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the handle is movable in the track with respect to the body of the ambulation aid to adjust a height of the body with respect to the user. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a position of the handle in the track is adjustable via telescoping members protruding from the body of the ambulation aid, each telescoping member configured to lock the handle at a respective height with respect to the body of the ambulation aid. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the handle is at least one of molded from plastic, die-cast metal, extruded plastic, or extruded metal. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further including a second handle, the second handle at least one of fixed or movable with respect to the body of the ambulation aid.